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We explore economic development across SWFL with a focus on Charlotte County
May 24th, 2022
Lee county added about 23,000 more residents in 2021. This pace of growth like that isn’t unique to Southwest Florida....
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Punta Gorda called a good spot to relocate a business HQ
May 23rd, 2022
Elon, buddy, have you heard of Punta Gorda? A little slice of paradise along Florida’s Gulf Coast. It’s about an...
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Charlotte County’s Sunseeker resort plans to bring a unique experience to SWFL in 2023
May 11th, 2022
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — “There’s nothing like Sunseeker. There’s nothing like Sunseeker in the country. This is a unique product...
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Two counties in the region lead the way nationally in population growth
May 2nd, 2022
More than 1,800 counties nationwide posted population increases in 2021. Of those, two counties on the west coast of Florida...
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Wright Construction Group begins construction on Punta Gorda Airport
April 22nd, 2022
Construction began on the Runway 4-22 Rehabilitation Project at Punta Gorda Airport. As a part of the outlined scope for...
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Florida is a national leader in business startups
March 18th, 2022
New business starts are coming in fast nationwide and Florida is galloping to the lead. Nearly six million applications for...
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Renovation plan revealed
March 1st, 2022
PORT CHARLOTTE — The Promenades Mall owner submitted a redevelopment plan with 1,100 apartments, office and retail space all mixed together adjacent...
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Mall sold to debt holder for $100K
March 1st, 2022
MURDOCK — Bond holders owed $44.8 million for the bankrupt Port Charlotte Town Center mall now own most of the...
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Florida Tech Jobs: The 10 Best Areas to Work [2021]
October 4th, 2021
Finance Buzz Article Tech is one of the fastest-growing employment sectors in America, and as the industry has grown, specific...
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MSA’s efforts yield measurable, meaningful growth.
August 30th, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: For more information contact Dave Gammon, Director Charlotte County Economic Development Office Dave.Gammon@charlottecountyfl.gov (941) 764-4942 Florida’s Punta...
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