Put Your Business’s Best Foot Forward There are over 21 million people in Florida – and counting. While not every Floridian will hear or see the product you offer in their lifetime, the ones who do should be wowed. Put your business’s best foot forward with the help of these... Continue Reading
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SWFL Inc. is proud to announce it has welcomed six new board members to the Board of Directors. The new board members represent various areas of local business and are all pillars of the community. Continue Reading
The 2022 SWFL Visitor Guide is almost here! For local businesses, this is an excellent opportunity to show off your products and your business to visitors and seasonal residents throughout the year… and it’s an opportunity that won’t last long. Continue Reading
Treat Yourself with These Local Businesses NBC’s hit show Parks & Recreation created “Treat Yo Self” Day. Every year on October 13th, main characters Donna and Tom spend the day treating themselves to the things they wouldn’t indulge in on an ordinary... Continue Reading
SWFL Inc. proudly welcomes a new Business Development Manager, Joseph Pate. He joins SWFL Inc. after a successful career in retail at both CVS Companies and Lowe’s. In his new role, Pate supports SWFL Inc.’s mission to help local businesses grow in a modern economy. Continue Reading
The Army Corps of Engineers erred by not inviting Florida lawmakers to discussions on Lake Okeechobee discharges, Sen. Kathleen Passisomo said. The Naples Republican won’t forget that mistake. “We’ll see how it ends up, but we’re not going to just let it slide,”... Continue Reading
Having an adequate supply of well-prepared, employment-ready workers to fill open positions is essential for companies in a business climate in which change and innovation are constants. That applies both nationally and in this region, explained Tiffany Esposito, president and CEO of SWFL Inc.,... Continue Reading
Lee County commissioners on Tuesday voted to approve a design contract for the 6-mile Able Canal shared-use pathway in Lehigh Acres. Tampa-based Kisinger Campo & Associates Corp. will design the pathway with a bicycle/pedestrian bridge, high-emphasis crosswalks, shade structures, landscaping... Continue Reading
A new development in Fort Myers could be the key to more business moving to the area. Plans for a massive three-building complex in Midtown are moving forward. The city is hoping this development will inspire other investors to consider Midtown. The developer’s plans highlight the... Continue Reading
Lee County commissioners on Tuesday voted to award a $598,575 contract to Johnson Engineering for the design of water quality improvements at Lakes Regional Park. The project is intended to improve the quality of the water flowing from Lakes Park into Hendry Creek through the construction of an... Continue Reading
Lee County commissioners voted to approve an agreement with Florida Gulf Coast University for a water quality research project to test methods for the removal of nitrogen from the Caloosahatchee River surface waters in order to improve water quality. The project will be funded by a $180,000... Continue Reading
The Collier County Community Land Trust has received its Community Land Trust Certification. The Collier County Community Land Trust is one of eight organizations in the nation to be awarded the designation through a model program between the Florida Community Land Trust Institute and Freddie... Continue Reading