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Goergen Appointed to the Lee County Committee
Goergen Appointed to the Lee County Committee

SWFL Inc. is proud to announce its Government Relations Manager, Josh Goergen, was recently appointed to the Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC). Continue Reading

Date posted01/3/2022


Put Your Business's Facebook First in the New Year
Put Your Business's Facebook First in the New Year

In 2021, we were extremely excited to announce SWFL Inc.’s brand-new Solopreneur Package. Designed for the entrepreneurs and business owners who do it all, the package is a comprehensive start-up resource for new businesses. Continue Reading

Date posted12/29/2021


In the Spirit of Christmas, Give Back Locally
In the Spirit of Christmas, Give Back Locally

The holiday season serves as the perfect reminder to appreciate the community we live in and the organizations that help make it great. In the spirit of Christmas, these local nonprofits and educational organizations are on the nice list… Continue Reading

Date posted12/24/2021


Introduction to Session – How a Bill Becomes a Law in Florida
Introduction to Session – How a Bill Becomes a Law in Florida

As we approach the 2022 legislative session, I wanted to give a brief explanation on how a bill becomes a law in Florida. Each year, the legislature meets for 60 days, where they vote on proposed legislation and appropriate state dollars... Continue Reading

Date posted12/22/2021


These Local Companies are Growing Southwest Florida
These Local Companies are Growing Southwest Florida

The Bonita Springs/Naples area and Cape Coral have been listed as some of the fastest growing cities in America. Local companies are working diligently to keep up with the influx of residents we have and will see in the upcoming years. Here are several local companies that are helping grow SWFL. Continue Reading

Date posted12/17/2021


Start with Why to Inspire More Action
Start with Why to Inspire More Action

Why are some people and organizations more innovative, more influential, and more profitable than others? Why do some command greater loyalty from customers and employees alike? Even among the successful, why are so few able to repeat their success over and over? Based off the Simon Sintek novel... Continue Reading

Date posted12/16/2021


Leadership SWFL Class of 2021 Ready to Dive Deeper & Lead Stronger
Leadership SWFL Class of 2021 Ready to Dive Deeper & Lead Stronger

We welcomed a new age of leaders to Southwest Florida as they graduated from Leadership SWFL. This community immersion program is dedicated to providing business professionals with a deeper understanding of the community and creating a cohort of individuals ready to serve as leaders. Continue Reading

Date posted12/15/2021


It's Time to Call Yourself A Southwest Florida Local
It's Time to Call Yourself A Southwest Florida Local

Did you know Florida’s population is forecasted grow to 23.1 million by April 2025 according to a report by the Demographic Estimating Conference? There’s no time to lose… it’s time to call yourself a Southwest Florida local! Continue Reading

Date posted12/9/2021


Southwest Florida Residents Invited to Attend Free Community Expo
Southwest Florida Residents Invited to Attend Free Community Expo

The last month of 2021 is going to fly by! That’s why we’re encouraging Lee, Collier and Charlotte residents to mark their calendars today for our 2022 Community Expo on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at the Promenade at Bonita Bay from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Continue Reading

Date posted12/8/2021


Cannabist Celebrates Grand Opening in Bonita Springs
Cannabist Celebrates Grand Opening in Bonita Springs

Cannabist recently celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by SWFL Inc. Formerly known as Columbia Care, the company has been operating in Florida’s medical cannabis market for two years. Continue Reading

Date posted12/8/2021


The Importance of Your Google My Business Listing
The Importance of Your Google My Business Listing

Featured story by Genie O'Loughlin of Dragon Horse. While your website is table stakes, your GMB account actually has a great deal of influence on how visible your brand is on Google search results. Continue Reading

Date posted12/6/2021


Primary Residential Mortgage Celebrates Grand Opening in Fort Myers
Primary Residential Mortgage Celebrates Grand Opening in Fort Myers

Scott DiGregorio’s Office of Primary Residential Mortgage recently celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by SWFL Inc. Continue Reading

Date posted12/2/2021