Testimonials

“We had to finalize an expansion in 6 months. We put together a plan and had our financing in place in time – I come from Boston (from the neighborhood) -- the things we’ve accomplished here in Lee County I’m convinced couldn’t have happened anywhere else in the country.”  Robert Simpson, President/CEO, LeeSar

“Local government is quite accessible and has been a pleasure to work with. That’s one reason why we built our headquarters here. We got help from the city and the county. They value us and we value them.”  Daniel E. Dosoretz, MD, CEO, 21st Century Oncology

“Many of my colleagues were skeptical when I moved here 5 years ago, but every day, more and more entrepreneurial, high-tech companies arrive, helping us transform this beautiful area into a hub for biotechnology and a center for scientific excellence.”  Edmundo Muniz, President/CEO, Tigris Pharmaceuticals

“When my company needs help, the first place I go is the EDO. They have an ear. They’re easy to talk to. They’ve always pushed real hard for local businesses. And you can’t beat the lifestyle.”  Gene Trefethen, CEO, Fox Electronics

“When we first moved here, the EDO didn’t know a lot about our business. But they took the time to learn and really embraced our company – stood behind us and helped advance our cause. That’s one of the reasons we’re here.”  Paul Woods, CEO, Algenol Biofuels

“The workforce here in Southwest Florida is very large, very robust, and for our business, it’s experienced and mature. And that makes a big difference relative to the services we offer to our clients.”  John Wysseier, VP/General Manager, LYNX