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Punta Gorda Airport Expansion: First Look at Gates 7-12
September 4th, 2026
I recently had the opportunity to see the newest part of the Punta Gorda Airport expansion firsthand. This included the...
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Southwest Florida Kindness Creates Powerful Impact
September 2nd, 2026
Southwest Florida Turns Kindness Into Action Community strength does not always begin with a major program. Sometimes, it starts with...
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Small Business Spotlight Blog | Homestead.Market Brings Local Makers Together in Port Charlotte
September 2nd, 2026
More Than 20 Small Businesses. One Local Market. Shopping local does not have to mean making a dozen different stops....
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New SBA Financing Supports Manufacturing Growth in Charlotte County
August 28th, 2026
Manufacturing expansion requires more than a good idea. Companies need access to capital, suitable sites, skilled workers and a community...
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From Shovel-Ready to Speed-Ready: Why Site Certainty Matters
August 26th, 2026
Companies evaluating a new location no longer ask only whether a site can support their operation. They also want to...
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What Site Selectors Are Screening for in 2026
August 26th, 2026
The first screen is about risk and readiness A site can look right on a map and still fall off...
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Florida Is Competing Where Charlotte County Is Building
August 26th, 2026
A statewide signal with local relevance Florida continues to compete for business investment across the factors that shape location decisions....
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Six New Gates Open at Punta Gorda Airport
August 24th, 2026
Punta Gorda Airport has reached another milestone in the expansion of its Bailey Terminal, with Departure Gates 7 through 12...
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Why Florida’s Space Economy Matters to Charlotte County
August 24th, 2026
Florida’s growing space economy creates opportunities that reach well beyond the Space Coast. Charlotte County Economic Development recently attended the...
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Charlotte County Workforce: Finding the Next Skilled Hire Is the Challenge
August 20th, 2026
Charlotte County Workforce: Building the Skills for the Jobs Ahead Charlotte County entered summer 2026 with a civilian labor force...
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