February 2024 Greater Estero Community Report Our 1st quarter GECR provides a comprehensive list of new and planned...
Economic Development Articles
The Impact of Urbanization: GECR Quarter 4, 2023
November 2023 Greater Estero Community Report Our 4th GECR summarizes the outcome of the recent Public Forum on the...
How Impact Fees Support Infrastructure in greater Estero
How Impact Fees Support Infrastructure in SW Florida What you need to know.Most people believe “Growth should pay for...
Lee Health hiring for Coconut Point facility
Lee Health is currently building a large healthcare facility in Estero, and hiring has begun. A wide variety of jobs will be available, and there is a website just for applicants. https://jobs.leehealthcp.org/ Job fields include: Nursing: RNs, ARNPs, LPNs, CNAs...
Junior Achievement Program Seeking Volunteers
Junior Achievement Program Seeking Volunteers Village of Estero is working with Lee District School Board & Administrative staff, and ECCL Outreach Council to introduce a comprehensive JA Program for Estero-area schools. This will include JA Lesson Plan programs...
Feature: Estero Economic Excellence Outreach Council Part II: Village Center Development and Implementation
In December, the Estero Economic Excellence Outreach Council (EEEOC) held its second organizational meeting with special guest Dr. Mike Martin, president of Florida Gulf Coast University at FGCU’s Emerging Technology Center. Discussion centered on recruiting...
Feature: Estero Economic Excellence Outreach Council: What Is It And Why Should You Be Involved?
Estero Economic Excellence Outreach Council: Partnership with FGCU and Schools Mission The EEEOC’s mission is “to engage as many talented and experienced businesspersons who call Estero their home, or their second home, to actively support the efforts of Southwest...
Feature: A Banner Year for New Business Openings in Estero
In 2015 more new commercial properties were placed in service in Estero than in any year since 2007. While Hertz and Walmart received the most attention, other commercial businesses opened their doors for the first time last year as well. The new properties added...