Workforce development leaders from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C., September 29–30 for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s seventh annual Talent Pipeline Management® (TPM) National Learning Network Summit, and SWFL Inc. was there. Continue Reading
For our members, this is a direct pipeline opportunity. Governor DeSantis announced Florida’s initial list of state-eligible workforce Programs on September 17. Continue Reading
Florida Policy Updates: Housing, Property Taxes, and the State Budget — What Southwest Florida Businesses Should Know Continue Reading
Florida Enacts Agricultural Enclave Law to Accelerate Development on Growth-Encircled Farmland Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed SB 686 establishing an “agricultural enclave” designation for qualifying farmland surrounded by existing development. The law creates a defined process for... Continue Reading
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
