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Southwest Florida’s Transportation Future
Southwest Florida’s Transportation Future

Lee, Collier and Charlotte residents are invited to attend SWFL Inc.’s upcoming President’s Club roundtable on Tuesday, April 19 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at The Hub and discuss Southwest Florida’s transportation future with three location transportation leaders. Continue Reading

Date posted04/1/2022


A Response to Recent Water Quality "Concerns"
A Response to Recent Water Quality "Concerns"

While we continue to make progress on clean water, our local news continues to share photos and publish stories that make it seem we are still suffering from large scale blue green algae and red tide outbreaks. Recently, The News-Press published an article titled... Continue Reading

Date posted03/25/2022


Government Loans That Make Homeownership Possible
Government Loans That Make Homeownership Possible

Submitted article by FedHome Loan Centers. Have you ever thought about owning a home in a beautiful beach area but are not sure you can afford all the initial costs that come with buying such a property? Continue Reading

Date posted02/16/2022


Stop the Roadblocks for New Roads
Stop the Roadblocks for New Roads

There is no question that Southwest Florida is growing at an unprecedented rate. Thanks to our elected officials, community leaders, and the business community, our region has become of the top choices for families and new businesses to relocate to. Continue Reading

Date posted02/14/2022


Addressing Water Quality in Our Backyards
Addressing Water Quality in Our Backyards

While it felt like it was a never-ending process, we finally made some headway on the Army Corps’ plan for a new Lake Okeechobee Systems Operating Manual, or LOSOM. Late last year, the Army Corps announced that they’re moving forward with their selected model. Continue Reading

Date posted02/2/2022


The "Missing Middle" of Southwest Florida
The "Missing Middle" of Southwest Florida

It’s no secret that Southwest Florida has a large population of affluent individuals. In fact, Southwest Florida is home to six billionaires and Naples ranks amongst the richest cities in Florida. Southwest Florida’s population is made up of the one percent and beyond. Continue Reading

Date posted01/23/2022


SWFL Now Among Spots with Top Paying Jobs in US
SWFL Now Among Spots with Top Paying Jobs in US

Over the decades, many workers moving to Florida arrived knowing they'd be paid less but have some wonderful benefits that include year-round sunshine, beaches and no state income tax. Continue Reading

Date posted01/11/2022


Goergen Appointed to the Lee County Committee
Goergen Appointed to the Lee County Committee

SWFL Inc. is proud to announce its Government Relations Manager, Josh Goergen, was recently appointed to the Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC). Continue Reading

Date posted01/3/2022


Introduction to Session – How a Bill Becomes a Law in Florida
Introduction to Session – How a Bill Becomes a Law in Florida

As we approach the 2022 legislative session, I wanted to give a brief explanation on how a bill becomes a law in Florida. Each year, the legislature meets for 60 days, where they vote on proposed legislation and appropriate state dollars... Continue Reading

Date posted12/22/2021


Esposito Appointed to Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Esposito Appointed to Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

SWFL Inc. is proud to announce its President and CEO, Tiffany Esposito, MBA, CCE, IOM, APR, has been appointed to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee by the Lee County Board of Commissioners. Continue Reading

Date posted12/2/2021


New LOSOM Model Reduces Discharges to Caloosahatchee River
New LOSOM Model Reduces Discharges to Caloosahatchee River

On Tuesday November 16th, the Army Corps of Engineers announced their final schedule for the upcoming Lake Okeechobee Systems Operating Manual, or LOSOM. The selected model, model run 260467, will reduce harmful discharges to the Caloosahatchee River Estuary. Continue Reading

Date posted11/18/2021


Join the Smart Density Discussion with SWFL Inc. on November 10th
Join the Smart Density Discussion with SWFL Inc. on November 10th

At SWFL Inc., our vision is to build a vibrant and prosperous community in Southwest Florida where businesses and people thrive. Every policy, program and challenge we take supports that vision. We believe that workforce housing, water quality and workforce development are of the utmost importance. Continue Reading

Date posted11/3/2021

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