Lee County Economic Development Office

04/28/2026

Register with Lee County Procurement to receive information on Bid Opportunities

eProcurement: How to Become a Vendor

04/06/2026

Join the Edison Awards and Florida Gulf Coast University as they host US News. https://fgcu.formstack.com/forms/edison_awards_event_2026_rsvp

03/25/2026

03/03/2026

02/23/2026

Come join Edison Awards at the Collaboratory for a Resilience in Community panel and the President of the NL Baseball Museum. Register today. Wednesday, March 11 5:30-7:00.
https://collaboratory.org/event/lightbulb-speaker-series-resilience-in-community/

01/21/2026

Registration is open! Join our partners for an AI in Action business workshop.

AI in Action is a practical, approachable forum designed for business owners, managers, and decision-makers who want to understand what artificial intelligence actually means for their day-to-day operations. This event moves past buzzwords, fear, and speculation to focus on how AI is already being used to improve efficiency, manage risk, and support smarter business decisions.

Whether you are completely new to AI or have already started experimenting, AI in Action offers clear explanations, real-world context, and useful takeaways, without requiring a technical background. Attendees will leave with a stronger understanding of where AI fits today, what to pay attention to next, and how to move forward with confidence.

Get more info here:https://sbdc.fgcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/AI-in-Action-SBDC_FGCU.pdf
Buy tickets here: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/ai-in-action-strategies-for-business-growth-5a1eVOCLPPW/overview

01/21/2026

🙌🙌🙌 Celebrating our SWFL Companies as finalist for the Edison Awards!

Southwest Florida is shining on the global innovation stage! 💡
Five SWFL companies, including three based in Lee County, have been named finalists at the 2026 Edison Awards, earning recognition alongside some of the world’s most influential innovators. Local companies include:

👏 Arthrex
👏 Addman
👏 e2companies
👏 EmCyte Corporation
👏 DigitalShortCutz

The Horizon Foundation is proud to be a sponsor once again of the Edison Awards, an event that brings innovators from around the world to Fort Myers and celebrates the creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurship that define our region.

Hosting this international celebration of innovation in Lee County reflects the strong culture of innovation we’re building together—and the bright future ahead for our business community.

Join us in congratulating these outstanding companies and in celebrating innovation evolving right here in Southwest Florida!

01/16/2026

Tickets available now for Resnick-Wynn's Family Business Conference with Florida Gulf Coast University! Hear from Perdue Chariman, DeAngelis Diamond, and MY Shower Door ! Scan QR code for tickets!

01/13/2026

The countdown to our Annual Meeting is on! Join us on Thursday, February 5, for an inspiring event where we’ll reflect on the county's leadership in fostering innovation-driven growth, pass the gavel, and unveil a bold vision for 2026.

Seats are filling up quickly, so secure yours now before it’s too late! Registration closes January 29.

✨ Be part of the future of SWFL business: https://brnw.ch/21wZ1BC

01/06/2026

Start 2026 with the tools to grow your business!

Horizon Foundation President’s Circle Investor Suncoast Credit Union is proud to collaborate with SWFL Women in Construction and Dress for Success to host "She Builds Wealth" — an empowering 3-part series. The first session is January 7 at 9:30AM at the Suncoast Credit Union Metro location.

This program is designed to help new business owners:

➡️ Create a strong business plan
➡️ Gain expert lending advice
➡️ Learn effective marketing strategies

Don’t miss this opportunity to build knowledge, confidence, and connections that will set your business up for success.

Register now: https://www.swflwomeninconstruction.com/event-details/she-builds-wealth-2026-01-07-09-30