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Digitization of the Economy
Thriving Ecosystem of builders and integrators
Building toward a future that embraces the digitization of the economy. Finding ways to build a strong infrastructure. Impact of decentralized commerce needs to be understood by watching what is being launched as new tools available in the economy. Portfolio management and creating a digital wallet of yield funds using different currencies. It's a whole new world and it is so important you understand the many ways you can access and control your capital.
Machine Learning and privacy is becoming an issue that needs to be resolved. Public blockchain has a transparent nature. Again, it's why it is so important to build a strong infrastructure to have access to the right people to provide cybersecurity and protection of your data infrastructure.
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Wage Growth and Job Growth sustained over a Five-year period.
For large metros, we've been ranked 5th for wage growth from 2012-2017 and 3rd for job growth 2013-2018. Health-care sector continues to be a major economic driver, however we are also known as a great place to start a business.
https://wallethub.com/edu/best-small-cities-to-start-a-business/20180
It is no coincidence that Fort Myers earned the title of Fastest Growing City. You can check out our development activity map to see what plans are under construction and in planning. It is an exciting time and we are seeing an in-migration to our area. The increased population as well as the increase in housing stock makes this an ideal location for remote workers to bring the entire business to Fort Myers. We have growth in housing, growth in a diverse group of people, and unlike other parts of the country, our construction industry is booming. The world of work is changing and Florida is a viable location for many industries. Our good decisions in the past has given our area great internet connectivity. Circumstances on how we work may have changed, but we have the agility to unlock your productivity and creativity by offering the space you need to grow your business and provide a comfortable quality of life for you and your employees.
Opportunities to further our investment into improving smart technology may come in the form of public-private partnerships.
Workforce Initiatives
- information-technology-infographic
- Regional Economic Indicators February 2022
- REGIONAL ECONOMIC INDICATORS OCTOBER 2021
- Regional Economic Indicators June 2021
- Regional Economic Indicators March 2021
- March 23, 2021 Get There Faster Initiative
- Commute Connector
- FutureMakers Collaborative Structure
- Starting a Business in Florida
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Economic Development
Physical Address
1825 Hendry Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Phone: 239-321-7912
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Steve Weathers
Economic Development DirectorPhone: 239-321-7912