John Talmage has been named director of the Lee County Economic Development Office (EDO). Pamela Johnson, who led EDO in her role as acting director, will assume new responsibilities as deputy director of EDO, Lee County Sports Development and the Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB). Talmage has spent his career working in economic development for
We are proud to announce the addition of a new intern to our team. Dante Ramirez, a Southwest Florida native, will be interning with the Economic Development Office through the Fall Semester. Ramirez is 22 years old and is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Economics with a minor in Supply Chain at Florida Gulf
Lee County Economic Development Welcomes Jennifer Posey as its new Interim Operations Manager. Jen joined the Lee County Human Resources department in 2006. In 2015 she began working in County Administration focusing on performance management for the organization. She brings to EDO a strong understanding of local government, process documentation, data analysis and operations support.
Fort Myers, FL, Oct. 8, 2018 – The Lee County Economic Development Office announced that Ruth Buchanan, MBA, CEcD, has been named its new Business Development Manager. Buchanan will be responsible for developing, managing and executing strategies to retain, expand and attract businesses to Lee County. Buchanan brings several years of management experience, most recently
The Lee Board of County Commissioners today approved a $75,000 grant application as part of the North Fort Myers Revitalization Incentives program for a new façade project for Merchants Crossing shopping center in North Fort Myers. The owner of the center RD Management LLC, plans a $300,000 capital investment in the façade at center, 15201
Chris-Tel Construction has broken ground on the new world headquarters location for Newcastle Aviation, a global aviation company supporting the commercial airline, regional airline and general aviation industries. The company is moving its headquarters from Burnsville, Minnesota, to Southwest Florida due to the tax incentives provided by the county and state as well as the
We are very excited to announce the breakout session topics for the 2018 SWFL Government Contracting Symposium & Expo! To register for this free event, please click here. Click here to see the full program with list of exhibitors and presenter Bios Breakout Session Descriptions Breakout sessions are designed to be relatively short sessions where
FT. MYERS, FL–(Marketwired – October 24, 2017) – NeoGenomics, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEO), a leading provider of cancer-focused genetic testing services in the United States, announced today that it has opened its first international laboratory facility in Rolle, Switzerland, in the Canton of Vaud, just outside of Geneva as a separate subsidiary, NeoGenomics Europe, S.A. This expansion brings NeoGenomics’ unique
Florida’s tax code is the fourth most competitive in the country, according to a study released Tuesday by nonprofit group Tax Foundation. “The index ranks states based on their tax structure, not their tax burden,” the study said. “States with complex tax codes that distort business decisions do poorly, while states with transparent, neutral, fair
BB&T- Oswald Trippe and Co. has announced the five finalists for the annual Blue Chip Community Business Award. The businesses, which are chosen by an independent panel of judges, will be recognized at the award ceremony luncheon on Nov. 2 at a new location, Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa, 5001 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs, and one will be designated as the Blue Chip
