Discover how data centers can drive economic development in Southwest Florida. Learn why energy reliability and competitive rates matter for attracting high-wage jobs, long-term investment, and industry growth to our region. Continue Reading
SWFL Inc.'s latest President’s Club event featured Don Scott of the Lee County MPO, who shared how infrastructure investments are shaping mobility, growth, and business success across Southwest Florida. Continue Reading
As part of our journey to Make Housing Happen, we’ve been looking more closely at all the players who need to come together: Continue Reading
Last time, we shared three simple ideas to agree on when it comes to making housing happen in Southwest Florida. Over the next several weeks, let’s take a look at all the players who need to come together to Make Housing Happen. In no particular order, they are... Continue Reading
You’ve probably noticed this in your own life, but it seems like we disagree more than we agree these days. But based on our conversations with people like you, we’d like to propose three simple ideas we all can agree on, no matter what role you play in the housing landscape. Continue Reading
The region will face many tough decisions surrounding infrastructure development, funding, and other post-storm related activities. As SWFL focuses on rebuilding and reopening, policymakers and key stakeholders must remember the importance of coastal resiliency and preserving our water quality. Continue Reading
Before the storm, Southwest Florida was already suffering from an existing workforce housing shortage. Hurricane Ian has now exasperated it. As our local governments focus their efforts on rebuilding our communities, there is an opportunity for counties and municipalities to try something different. Continue Reading
Last week, SWFL Inc. hosted our first public policy event: State of the Region. Two hundred community leaders, business owners and elected officials filled the venue to discuss our region’s greatest needs: water quality, workforce housing and talent development. Continue Reading
According to a recent report published by FAU, human fecal bacteria has been found in Lee County Waters. The study found evidence that septic systems are contributing to Southwest Florida’s declining water quality. Continue Reading
SWFL Inc. has announced Dane Eagle, secretary of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, will be a keynote speaker at State of the Region on Wednesday, August 31. Secretary Eagle will be discussing the state’s workforce development initiatives. Continue Reading
Have you ever wanted to get involved with local politics but didn't know where to begin? Do you have a desire to help your community and have a say in the issues that matter most to you? We’ve been there too at SWFL Inc., that's just one of the reasons we decided to launch State of the Region. Continue Reading
There were thousands of bills filed last legislative session, and many of them have a direct impact on our lives here in Southwest Florida. It’s imperative to educate ourselves on how these bills might influence our region, and you can do so at SWFL Inc.’s President’s Club Roundtable on June 28th. Continue Reading
