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At the Horizon Foundation, we’re focused on strengthening Lee County’s economy by supporting businesses, expanding opportunity, and building a resilient workforce. Our Mid-Year Update highlights the progress made and the challenges ahead. View the Full Report

By Mark Stevens Southwest Florida is known for its beautiful beaches, swaying palm trees and picturesque sunsets. Manufacturing certainly isn’t the first thought that locals or visitors have when describing the region, but the perception that Lee County is all play and no work is changing. From life-saving medical devices to aircraft parts, manufacturers from

By Holly D. Smith Inc. Magazine recently released its 2023 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing privately owned companies in the U.S. This year, a whopping 16 businesses based in Lee County made the prestigious list. Dissecting the list generates some interesting analysis. As an economy historically driven by tourism, there was quite an impressive