Welcome

Welcome to the Bonita Springs Estero Economic Development Council website, your resource to learn more about business in Lee County and Southwest Florida. The BSEEDC is committed to continually improving the quality of life, workforce retention and business expansion of the region. Serving as brand ambassadors, we exist to help local communities grow thoughtfully, to help relocating companies plant new roots smoothly and efficiently, and to attract business and resource partners that make our region stable in any economic environment. Please explore our website to learn more about how we can help you and your business. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at Director@BonitaSpringsEsteroEDC.com,
or call (239) 333-2332.

Sincerely,

Tiffany Esposito
Executive Director, Bonita Springs Estero Economic Development Council

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Get involved

There are several ways to get involved with the BSEEDC. Business owners are welcome to get involved as an investor and apply for a board of directors seat, to help the Council develop impactful strategies for the Bonita Springs and Estero communities. The BSEEDC also hosts several events each year to connect with business and community leaders.

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News

Launch My Career FL Gains Traction in SWFL
This online tool is helping Florida’s students find a career path that is right for them. The Bonita Springs Estero Economic Development Council is a proud education partner of Launch My Career FL, a student and workforce resource created by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

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Why Southwest Florida?

  • Florida is Ranked No. 2 most friendly

    for doing business in the country by chief executive magazine

  • Lee County is ranked in the top 10

    Of the nation’s fastest-growing metro areas in the nation

  • Florida is ranked No. 4

    For the Best climate for state business tax by Tax Foundation

GROW

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Living and working in Southwest Florida is paradise. Our region is surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico’s beautiful beaches, making the climate for business and community truly remarkable. The BSEEDC works to continually improve the region’s quality of life through efforts to preserve environmental spaces, increase the availability of attainable housing and promote health in our communities.

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Build

stairs icon Business Growth

A key part of the BSEEDC’s mission is to ensure the growth and prosperity of our community for local businesses. Whether you are a new or existing company, we can help you grow and succeed in Bonita Springs and Estero. We can also connect you to the government and community leaders who will assist you with site selection, permitting, licensing and more for a smooth business launch.

Build Your Business

Work

gear icon WorkForce Expansion

Our proximity to several universities and colleges, as well as the increasing migration of new residents to Florida makes the Bonita Springs and Estero communities excellent locations to find new employees. To help retain the region’s talent, the BSEEDC is working with local chambers of commerce and universities to establish business mentoring programs and programs to connect recent graduates with local careers.

Find Talented Employees

What Residents Say about Us

Neil Simon

Neil Simon

President, EnviroStruct LLC

I just wanted to take a quick minute to express my gratitude with the City of Bonita’s entire building department. We did the build out for Hertz’s temporary HQ’s last year and from start to finish your staff was unbelievable to work with. The Team approach from all parties involved (Architect, The City, Hertz, & […]

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