Fort Myers, Florida - Jobs Being Created

Just in from www.investinleecounty.com the following very useful local intelligence :

"There was also a statement in the article that "We haven't seen any signs of job creation taking place". At the Chamber of Southwest Florida Luncheon in July, Commissioner Ray Judah spoke of several economic achievements that took place during the last 18 months. Lee County has seen 10 new companies come into the economic sector, bringing with them 1,133 new jobs with an average salary of $58,000. (Above the median) At the Luncheon, it was revealed that with the $12,700,000 investment so far, there would be an estimated $484,000,000 return. He also spoke of the benefits of new Red Sox Stadium and how it will play a role in economic expansion. Lastly, Ray Judah mentioned the opening in October of the Algenol plant off Alico Road."