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New construction, business growth continues near Punta Gorda Airport

May 22nd, 2024

Development surrounding the Punta Gorda Airport continues to grow with 2.5 million square feet already developed and 1.5 million square feet planned, according to Charlotte...
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Economic Development Director Dave Gammon – Punta Gorda Chamber Networking Luncheon

May 6th, 2024

Chamber Networking Luncheon-Bella Napoli Date: May 29, 2024 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT Website: http://www.puntagordachamber.com Event Description: Join us for our Chamber Networking...
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5th Fastest Growing Region

April 22nd, 2024

Did you know Charlotte County was ranked the 5th fastest growing regional in the country last year? Watch this video...
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Report: Florida manufacturing is booming, rivals tourism

April 16th, 2024

Florida ranks 10th in the U.S. for manufacturing employment, and the industry is poised for growth, according to the 2023...
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Amanda Benton Earns Certified Economic Developer Designation from International Economic Development Council

April 1st, 2024

Port Charlotte, FL – Amanda Benton, MBA, CEcD, Economic Development Programs Manager at Charlotte County Economic Development, has earned the...
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Charlotte Harbor Business Center breaks ground

March 29th, 2024

PUNTA GORDA — A ceremonial groundbreaking for the Charlotte Harbor Business Center took place Wednesday. The development is across the street from...
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Groundbreaking Ceremony – Charlotte Harbor Business Center

March 21st, 2024

The Economic Development Office invites you to attend the Groundbreaking Ceremony for Lee & Associates’ new warehouse at the Charlotte...
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Made in Charlotte County

March 18th, 2024

Made in Charlotte County Products used by consumers and industry are being manufactured in Charlotte County. Some of the companies...
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March Cleared for Takeoff Newsletter

March 14th, 2024

This month’s Cleared for Takeoff newsletter covers Gulfshore Business’s in-depth profile of industrial and commercial growth in Charlotte County. Sign...
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Student aviation funding ready for approval

March 14th, 2024

  PORT CHARLOTTE — A $1.5 million request from Charlotte County Public Schools for an aerospace hangar and classroom at...
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