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Florida DEO to Provide $1.5 Million in Workforce Training

Plus: Leadership NEXT's upcoming event, Ding Darling embarks on a major land acquisition campaign, a travel center opens in Naples and more.

Job Creation, Talent Program Launches

Plus: Southwest Florida Community Foundation gets a new CFO, a startup accelerator program launches, a TGR Financial year-end income report and more.

Filling the Gap: Staying Fully Staffed

Chico’s keeps its ranks full through recruitment efforts.

Filling the Gap: '90 Percent Placement'

Lorenzo Walker Technical College trains students for great jobs.

Filling the Gap

Behind the efforts to address the worker shortage in Southwest Florida.

Naples is Named the Top Place to Retire

Plus: Collier County approves a Complete Streets policy, Chrysalis Award nominations are sought, Chico's store closures and more.

Lee County Clerk of Court Services Expand in Bonita Springs

Plus: A PGD year-end passenger traffic report, Charlotte County Tourist Development Tax revenues update, Horizon Council's upcoming annual meeting and more.

Job Outlook Strong for Cape Coral Area

Plus: NeoGenomics Inc. appoints a chief scientific officer, the Hoffmann family buys three Naples businesses, a Port Royal pricing report and more.

2019 Economic Outlook: Mostly Strong

Southwest Florida experts forecast how our key business sectors will fare next year.

Lee Executive Business Climate Index Reaches Record Low

Plus: Chrysalis Award nominations are sought, the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan application is extended, a First Amendment Festival is set and more.

Future-Focused with Metro Forecasting Models

The Bonita Springs-based business offers an algorithm for forecasting development.

Deadline Approaches for Annual Blue Chip Award

Plus: Southwest Florida Economic Development Alliance names an interim CEO, two tech firms enter a partnership, a website is launched for algae response updates and more.