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An agreement has landed
August 30th, 2019
WMU space will be shared, jobs preserved PUNTA GORDA — At Thursday’s special meeting, Airport Authority board members decided the...
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Private Equity Group presents $11.6 million check to the citizens of Charlotte County
August 12th, 2019
In a ceremony today at the Charlotte County Administration Building, Private Equity Group (PEG), a Fort Myers private equity fund,...
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Charlotte Commissioners Name Economic Development Director
June 19th, 2019
Dave Gammon, who has been serving as interim economic development director, has been selected for the permanent position after two...
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Aerospace program at Punta Gorda Airport could bring hundreds of jobs to Charlotte County
June 6th, 2019
A new million dollar project could bring more jobs to Southwest Florida. Soon, you could see an aerospace program coming...
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Councilman sees high-flying future for aerospace in Charlotte
June 4th, 2019
Florida state agency Space Florida could be joining the effort to bring Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul operations to Punta Gorda...
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Applications available for the 25th Annual Blue Chip Community Business Award
May 23rd, 2019
APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR THE 25th ANNUAL BLUE CHIP COMMUNITY BUSINESS AWARD Award Applications, Event Registration Now Available PORT CHARLOTTE,...
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Companies to bring 100-plus jobs to airport
April 19th, 2019
Large facilities planned for airline mechanics, boat builders More than 100 jobs are expected from two companies now negotiating leases...
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Charlotte ranks 2nd for net worth
January 3rd, 2019
Charlotte County was named Florida’s number two county for highest per capita net worth, according to SmartAsset. The study set...
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‘A game changer for the future of aviation’
January 2nd, 2019
Charlotte County’s aviation industry is cleared for takeoff, literally. The county was awarded a $1.7 million grant to build a...
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Charlotte County Awarded Major Training Grant from State of Florida
December 28th, 2018
Governor Rick Scott’s office announced that Charlotte County will receive a second major grant in 2018 – a Florida Job...
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