The Swedish colony initially prospered.
McHaney initially prospered, but borrowed heavily to expand and fell behind on payments to the bank, ultimately losing the mine.
Warner, known as "Don Solomon" to the Mexican locals, initially prospered in his role as a shopkeeper.
It initially prospered, but with the sinking market for large dumper trucks and road rollers, it declined.
Under his rule the Swedish colony initially prospered.
The Californios initially prospered, as there was a sudden increase in the demand for livestock.
Both companies initially prospered, but at the turn of the century, they found themselves in financial difficulty.
As the pioneer brand in an untapped market, Viagra initially prospered.
The bank prospered initially, growing to include 76 branches, and over 1,200 employees.
Managed by Trizec Corporation, the mall initially prospered despite one wing being almost completely empty.