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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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Groundbreaking held for Amigo Pallets

December 6th, 2018

Charlotte County commissioners and civic leaders were out in force yesterday to participate in official groundbreaking ceremonies for a Miami-based...
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Treasury Releases Highly Anticipated Rules for ‘Opportunity Zones’

October 19th, 2018

How the Opportunity Zones program will work in practice began to come into clearer focus on Friday as the U.S....
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Signs of Strong Interest in ‘Opportunity Zones,’ as Investors Await Regulations

October 18th, 2018

Bill Lucia is a Senior Reporter for Government Executive’s Route Fifty and is based in Washington, D.C. Investors and others...
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Home construction booming at Babcock Ranch

October 18th, 2018

It looks like a massive construction zone on the streets in Babcock Ranch where Pulte and Lennar are building. Dozens...
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