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Welcome to the news release archive with current and past news updates from Fort Myers Regional Partnership.
- Horizon Council and Lee Memorial Health System Launch "Healthy Horizon Challenge" Executive Wellness Initiative in Lee County, Florida
FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 3, 2012) – During the monthly meeting of the Horizon Council, executives temporarily turned off their iPads, closed their portfolios, and made a commitment to roll up their sleeves for a series of health assessments and benchmark wellness tests to launch the Healthy Horizon Challenge. - Fort Myers Regional Partnership Celebrates American Traction Systems Progress
FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 20 , 2012) – Executives from the Fort Myers Regional Partnership, Lee County’s Economic Development Office, participated in the open house and interactive tours of the new design, manufacturing, testing and distribution facility of American Traction Systems on March 30, 2012 to highlight the growing company’s successes to date and plans for future expansion. - JetBlue to feature RSW LIVING magazine JetBlue enters agreement with TOTI Media beginning March 1, 2012
FORT MYERS, Fla. (February 14, 2012) – JetBlue Airways Corporation (Nasdaq: JBLU) announces it has entered into an agreement with TOTI Media, Inc. to distribute RSW LIVING magazine. Beginning on March 1, 2012, RSW LIVING will be available to those customers traveling to and from Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, Florida as well as distributed at their gates in Fort Myers. - Lee County Education System Provided Springboard For Thriving Inventor And Software Developer
FORT MYERS, Fla. (February 3, 2012) - From his childhood days growing up in Lee County, Michael Schuman was destined to channel his passion for science and technology into a forward-thinking business venture. He credits his family, mentors, and the creative spirit of the Lee County education system for incubating these talents into his success today. - TZ Insurance Solutions' One Year Anniversary Highlights Job Growth Success In Lee County
FORT MYERS, Fla. (January 9, 2012) – Just one year ago, TZ Insurance Solutions LLC (TZ Insurance) received financial incentives to locate in Lee County and open a new regional office to operate a full service “digital insurance agency” providing inbound, outbound, web, and back-office services. To date, 141 local professionals have been hired since the company launch in the Fort Myers area, exceeding initial projections of 125. - Fort Myers Regional Partnership Announces Expansion of Chico's FAS Corporate Headquarters
FORT MYERS, Fla. (December 8, 2011) – The Fort Myers Regional Partnership, Lee County’s Economic Development Office, announced today that the county and State of Florida have approved financial incentives totaling $3,260,000 for Chico’s FAS, Inc (NYSE:CHS) to support the expansion of its corporate headquarters in Fort Myers, Florida. - Fort Myers Regional Partnership Launches New Integrated 2.0 Website
FORT MYERS, Fla. (November 15, 2011) – The Fort Myers Regional Partnership unveils the upgraded, primary website, www.FortMyersRegionalPartnership.com, to serve as an interactive communications tool for the next phase of the successful, grassroots “Together for Business” campaign. - Fort Myers Regional Partnership Receives Excellence in Economic Development Award from the International Economic Development Council
FORT MYERS, Fla. (November 2, 2011) – The Fort Myers Regional Partnership received an Excellence in Economic Development Award from the International Economic Development Council for the “Together for Business” Integrated Marketing Campaign in the category of Paid Ad Campaign for communities with populations of more than 500,000. - Incentive Programs create 4,996 Jobs and $1,047,649,870 in Economic Impact
FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 7, 2011) - The Fort Myers Regional Partnership, Lee County’s Economic Development Office, is driven by it’s long-term, forward-thinking mission to expand and diversify the local economy. - City of Palms Park and Player Development Complex Enters New Era in Sports Tourism
FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 5, 2011) As the 19th Annual Spring Training Season came to a successful close, and the Boston Red Sox look forward to their new stadium next year on Daniels Parkway in southeast Lee County, the Lee County Sports Authority embraces a new era for the City of Palms Park.
