Assets
Southwest Florida is a brighter place to work, live and play. From a developing infrastructure and a thriving ecosystem, to first-class schools and an unsurpassed quality of life, the region offers you and your business a fresh start at the perfect time.
- The new Southwest Florida Airport (RSW) served more than 7.6 million domestic and international passengers in 2008 and is already ranked among the country's 50 busiest airports.
- Florida ranks number 10 in the U.S. in education quality; and enrollment at Florida Gulf Coast University, the state's youngest four-year public university, has annually increased in double digits since it opened in 1997.
- Green initiatives, such as the Babcock Ranch, the first American city to be powered by the sun, are taking place throughout the state.
- The perfect year-round climate, cultural activities, recreational pursuits and natural wonders make it appealing for young people to come to and remain in our area.
In all, Southwest Florida has everything you, your business and your employees need now and for the future.
This section provides you with information to help you get a feel for everything that makes Southwest Florida a brighter place to live.