by Geri Waksler | Jun 25, 2020 | News
While the EDP’s mission has always been to attract, retain and grow business and industry in Charlotte County, during the COVID-19 pandemic the EDP quickly pivoted to addressing the immediate needs of both Charlotte County’s residents and its business owners. The EDP...
by Mike Mathis | Jan 8, 2020 | News
Did you know the Florida Chamber of Commerce began in 1916 as “The Florida Cattle Tick Eradication Committee?” It’s true. Since then, the Chamber has been fighting for Florida’s economy for more than a century, addressing challenges and providing support in...
by Mike Mathis | Jan 8, 2020 | News
Since 1994, Charlotte County has used a 1% sales tax authorized by the state of Florida to help fund quality of life improvements in our community. In November 2014, this tax was on the ballot in local and state elections of Nov. 4, 2014, and the community voted to...
by Mike Mathis | Jan 8, 2020 | News
Metrostudy, a national company that bills itself as the leading provider of primary and secondary market information to the housing and residential construction industry, reports that Babcock Ranch is now the #1 master-planned community in Southwest Florida based on...
by Mike Mathis | Sep 4, 2019 | News
Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) announced five new nonstop routes to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD), including: Charleston, South Carolina; Elmira, New York; Memphis, Tennessee; Norfolk, Virginia; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. “We’re thrilled to announce such a major expansion...
by Mike Mathis | Sep 4, 2019 | News
A check for $11.6 million is a big deal. So it was fitting that Private Equity Group (PEG), a Fort Myers investment firm, presented a check 3-feet tall and 5-feet wide to the citizens of Charlotte County on August 12th. The funds will purchase 453 acres in the...
