hero image

Welcome To Southwest Florida

Choosing a location to grow or expand your business requires both knowledge and vision… an understanding of the current environment and a sense of what the future has to offer… a grasp of the facts and a feel for the potential.

That's the beauty of Southwest Florida, a dynamic region rich in possibilities.

This six-county partnership is committed to the continued expansion of its infrastructure, resources, intellectual and financial capital. We are prepared to respond to the distinct needs of the business community, and to support creative people and companies that are tired of doing business the "same old way" in the "same old places" - that are looking for a new opportunity to take advantage of an emerging, pro-business environment.

Now is the time to take a look at Southwest Florida, a brighter place to do business.

One of the Nation's Premier Private Specialty Retailers

Dave Dyer, President & Chief Operating Officer, Chico's

"Chico's World Headquarters is proud to call Southwest Florida home. The overall emergence of Southwest Florida as a premier site for business locations and expansions continues, primarily due to an outstanding workforce, strong pro-business climate and unequaled lifestyle for employees. We consider ourselves fortunate to be part of a community that supports and encourages innovative companies such as ours."

Chico's is a specialty retailer of private branded, sophisticated, casual-to-dressy clothing, intimates, complementary accessories, and other non-clothing gift items. The company operates more than 1,000 women's specialty stores, including stores in 49 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.