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Fort Myers Regional Partnership Reports Incentive Program Benchmarks And Success – 4,996 Jobs Created and $1,047,649,879 in Economic Impact in Lee County

Fort Myers, FL (PRWEB) May 02, 2011

The Fort Myers Regional Partnership, Lee Countys Economic Development Office, is driven by its long-term, forward-thinking mission to expand and diversify the local economy. Since 1996, 4,996 new jobs and $ 1,047,649,879 in economic impact have been committed to as a direct result of key local incentive programs; Lee County Job Opportunity Program and the First Incentives for Recruiting Strategic Targets as well as State of Florida incentives and the State Closing Fund.

These programs lay the foundation for companies to prosper in Lee County now and in the years to come. Our Economic Development office has played a part, but most important our partners the Horizon Council, the Horizon Foundation, and the Industrial Development Authority have made Lee County stand out as a great place to do business, said Jim Moore, Executive Director of the Fort Myers Regional Partnership.

1996 – 2011 Lee County Incentives Awarded*

The following companies represent target industries such as life sciences, manufacturing, information technology, corporate headquarters, and business services that have relocated to or expanded in Lee County: