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Economic Development Advisory Board

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Aug 11, 2026

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Fort Myers

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Board backs group solar purchasing program

Published Aug 11, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 4, 2026

Board Sets Economic Plan Priorities

The board identified priorities for a potential five-year Economic Development Master Plan, including higher-wage jobs, incentives, infrastructure, housing, expedited permitting, and inclusive business opportunities. No master plan was adopted at this meeting.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 2, 2026

Economic development priorities discussed

The board received a presentation on regional economic research and discussed development approaches including mixed-income, mixed-use communities.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 5, 2026

Board Advances Investment and Redevelopment Priorities

The board unanimously supported the city’s Opportunity Zone rankings, which were submitted to the Lee County Development Finance Task Force for review before a planned April 1 formal application to the State.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 5, 2026

Board backs group solar purchasing program

The board unanimously supported partnering with Solar United Neighbors on a group solar purchasing program that would require no financial contribution from the City. The board also discussed Fowler Street improvements, whose projected cost has risen to $35 million-$50 million, but the project lacks a clear construction funding path.

2 min readMunicipal coverage