Support
for incoming businesses: The Horizon Council, a
private group dedicated to bringing economic
expansion to the area, works with the Lee County
Department of Economic Development serving
the business community.
Infrastructure: Telecommunications support
for the growth and development needs of corporate
information technology.
Skilled
Employment: Fort Myers and Lee County
are home to the new Florida Gulf Coast University,
several junior colleges and universities,
and there are many training programs and
facilities available to residents.
Citizenship: There are many opportunities
for businesses to get involved with the community
through non-profit organizations and business,
professional and trade associations.
Established
Success: Fort Myers and Lee
County have been selected by many Fortune
500 businesses for branches or headquarters
relocation.