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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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