Testimonials
Many businesspeople have already recognized that Southwest Florida is a brighter place to do business - from start-ups to established companies that have made the bright decision to move their corporate headquarters to the region. Here are some of the reasons why.
The World's Leading Manufacturer of Solid State Cockpit Voice, Flight Data, and Maritime Voyage Recorders
"We introduced the first commercial solid-state Flight Data Recorder - better known as the "Black Box" - in 1989. As industry pioneers, L-3AR products have set the standards for aviation and maritime data recorder technology, reliability and survivability for decades. We recently moved our Flight Service Engineering operations to Sarasota where our employees support customers worldwide with quality, engineering, production, customer support, marketing and sales."
One of the Nation's Premier Private Specialty Retailers
"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.]
America's Third Largest Provider of New Home Warranties
"Bonded Builders Warranty Group is the third largest provider of new home warranties to the building industry in the U.S. In 2004, we explored the idea of relocating our headquarters to the West Coast of Florida. The decision to relocate to Charlotte County was a direct result of the assistance and cooperation offered by the Economic Development Office of Charlotte County, the cost and ease of doing business, and the availability of a trained workforce. We have not been disappointed. The high quality of employees we have attracted has allowed us to grow by thirty percent with little or no increase in staff. Southwest Florida is a great place to live and do business."
A Leading Manufacturer of Fluid-handling Technologies
"Pulsafeeder has been located in Charlotte County for over 20 years and is the largest manufacturing operation in the county. Our growth has been a reflection of the progressive and loyal workforce that is willing to meet the challenges of today's dynamic business environment. All members of the Pulsafeeder Team are highly involved in process improvement initiatives such as Value Stream Mapping, One Piece Flow, Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing, which continually contribute to making our business better. Our favorable operating costs and our support from the local community combine to make Southwest Florida a cost-effective and business-friendly location for IDEX Corporation."
"Southwest Florida is a wonderful place to live and work. It is conveniently located to Miami, the gateway to Latin America. And it is a desirable location for clients to visit."
Today, 25 employees work in Air Technology Group's Naples facility. The original company, Air Technology Inc. which began in the 1970s, offers a repair management program and maintains a large inventory of over 20,000 replacement parts including FAA-approved parts and refurbished parts.
Opened in 1996, in the face of another need in the UH-1 turbine engine realm, Air Technology Engines is the only FAA-certified repair center in Florida that overhauls, tests, modifies and repairs the T53 helicopter engine. Here, engineers carefully dissemble, inspect and repair high-performing turbine engines, including the Rolls-Royce 250 engines.
"We enjoy the Southwest Florida lifestyle and find it to be an ideal place to operate our business. And it's a convenient gateway to our clients in Latin America."
"Our Southwest Florida location has made all the difference."
“Southwest Florida makes it easy for a manufacturing company to do business. The support from resources here in Lee County is incredible. Pall Aeropower has made a significant investment in our Fort Myers facility, and we are very proud of our operation. Our success can be attributed to our exceptional workforce of dedicated employees and the support of the community.”
