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Diversifying commerce creates a more robust economy

09/04/2019

At the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, we believe a diverse economy is key to a robust economy. While our tourism and hospitality industries are key to Collier County’s economic stability, there has been a significant focus in recent years to grow the manufacturing industry in Collier County and throughout the region. There are about…

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SRMA offers resources to help manufacturers thrive

09/04/2019

Florida. Manufacturing. Those two words are not often put together. And yet there are more than 21,500 manufacturers in Florida, delivering products in almost every industry, from aerospace to medicine to recreation and everything in between. Fueling the strength of Florida’s manufacturing is a coordinated network of assistance. Spread across the state are 14 regional…

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Growth ensures SWFL’s future prosperity

09/04/2019

Southwest Florida’s economy is vibrant and growing. The region’s economic growth will help our communities weather the inevitable downturns in national economic cycles and provide opportunities for new prosperity to our residents. A hallmark of this growth is its diversification. In FGCU’s most recent Indus-try Diversification analysis, the Cape Coral-Fort Myers MSA ranked 5th in…

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Hendry County is quickly earning industry attention

09/04/2019

Hendry County’s rich soil and ample fields have made it a prime location for farming in Florida since the late 1800s. While the economy in Hendry County is still primarily comprised of the agricultural industry, the County’s location, rich resources and lower operating costs have caught the attention of other industries wanting to plant their…

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Airglades International Airport Eager to Fly into the Future

09/04/2019

With the first phase of Airglades International Airport (AIA) underway, the surrounding communities are flying high as they continue with the next phase. The final application to the Airport Privatization Pilot program was submitted in June, 2019 and all contenders want a piece of the action as Hendry and Glades counties begin looking at what…

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Jessica Ledbetter joins Miloff Aubuchon Realty Group

08/30/2019

Jessica Ledbetter recently joined Miloff Aubuchon Realty Group. Jessica first experienced the “top shelf” of the real estate world growing up on the beautiful and luxurious Main Line outside of Philadelphia, PA. She also spent time as a child with her family living in Plymouth, Minnesota. So, she especially appreciates the warmth and beauty of…

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Florida Lions Eye Clinic welcomes Bastic as development director

08/17/2019

The Florida Lions Eye Clinic has named Valarie Bostic as Director of Development.  Ms. Bostic has over 20 years’ experience in non-profit organizational management and fund development.  Prior to her position at the Florida Lions Eye Clinic, she served as Executive Director of the Healthy Start Coalition of Southwest Florida and Executive Director of Pathways…

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Aileron Capital completes Grand Central in Fort Myers

08/17/2019

Aileron Capital announced it has completed development on Grand Central, a 280-unit class A apartment community in Fort Myers. The community features luxury appointments that are not found in the immediate area. Unique features of the property include an interior courtyard with a pool, a resident barbeque area and a double-gated dog park with running…

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Junior Achievement elects new board of directors

08/17/2019

Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida is pleased to announce its incoming board of directors, elected to serve through 2020. The board of directors will be led by chair, Scott Fischer, CEO of Scott Fischer Enterprises; past chair, Curt Todd, senior vice president for Wells Fargo; treasurer, Tom Pitser, senior investment consultant at Robert W. Baird…

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New members on Lee Tourist Development Council

08/17/2019

The Lee Board of County Commissioners recently appointed Town of Fort Myers Beach Mayor Anita Cereceda and Village of Estero Councilmember Jon McLain to the Lee County Tourist Development Council. Their first TDC meeting serving as councilmembers will be Aug. 8. Cereceda was appointed April 16, and McLain was appointed May 21. Cereceda is serving…

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