LEE COUNTY POPULATION

LEE COUNTY POPULATION

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA POPULATION

DEMOGRAPHICS

EMPLOYMENT ENVIRONMENT

Year Employment Labor Force Unemployment Rate Average Wage

2014 284,750 302,723 5.9 $38,948

2013 279,247 297,454 6.1 $38,883

2012 269,614 293,678 8.2 $38,628

2011 256,431 285,035 10.0 $38,193

2010 246,435 280,183 12.0 $37,629

2009 240,654 276,701 13.0 $37,629

EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY

Source: Agency for Workforce Innovation, Local Area Unemployment

Collier

Charlotte SouthwestFlorida

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400,000

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800,000

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1,200,000

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27.56%

13.23%

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Year Estimate % Change from 1994

1994 371,726 0%

2004 516,435 28%

2014 653,485 21%

2015 674,992 3%

2020 763,232 12%

2025 847,963 10%

Source: Bureau of Economic and Business Research, Bulletin 159, June 2011, Medium Projection

To find out how we can help support the location or expansion of your business, call us at (800) 330-3161

LEE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE • 2201 Second Street, Suite 500 • Fort Myers, FL 33901 • 800.330.3161 • Fax: 239. 338. 3227 • www.LeeCountyBusiness.com

SWFL is comprised of Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee Counties.

1994 2004 2014 2015 20200

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PER-CAPITA PERSONAL INCOME (Dollars)

TRANSPORTATION

COST OF LIVING COMPARISON

0 50 100 150 200 250

CORPORATE INCOME TAX State 5.5% (C corporations only)

AD VALOREM MILLAGE RATE (Real & Personal) Unincorporated Lee (Avg.) 17.4562

PERSONAL INCOME TAX

Various Sales Tax Exemptions Available

State NONELocal NONE

INVENTORY TAX State NONELocal NONE

Source: www.census.gov

Numerous sales and use tax exemptions available

“The quality of the employment candidates has far exceeded our expectation. We can get good people here.”

Richard Broome, Executive Vice President, Hertz

HIGHER EDUCATION

ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

*Nationwide, **Statewide, Source: Individual Institutions

NEW YORK (MANHATTAN), NY

WASHINGTON DC

BOSTON, MA

BALTIMORE, MD

PHOENIX, AZ

CHICAGO, IL

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

DETROIT, MI

CAPE CORAL / FT. MYERS, FL

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

2015 STATE BUSINESS TAX CLIMATE INDEX: TOP 10

Source: TaxFoundation 2015 Business Tax Climate Index Study

Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012$39,000

$40,000

$41,000

$42,000

$43,000

$42,000

State 2015 Rank 2015 Score

Wyoming 1 7.58

South Dakota 2 7.5

Nevada 3 7.46

Alaska 4 7.22

Florida 5 6.91

Montana 6 6.21

New Hampshire 7 6.01

Indiana 8 5.96

Utah 9 5.91

Texas 10 5.8

LEE COUNTY CORPORATE HEADQUARTERSLEE COUNTY MAJOR EMPLOYERS BY INDUSTRY

Industry Employer # of Lee County Employees

INSTITUTION ENROLLMENT

Florida SouthWestern State College 15,800

Florida Gulf Coast University 14,099

Hodges University 2,900

Southern Technical College** 2,300

Nova Southeastern University 850

Rasmussen College* 650

Fort Myers Institute of Technology 538

Cape Coral Institute of Technology 433

Barry University** 127

HIGHWAYS • I-75 • US 41AIR • Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) • Page Field – General Aviation Airport (FMY) • Naples Municipal Airport • Punta Gorda Airport • Private Sky – Fixed base operator located at RSW ~ Hangar space and Private Charters Available • Immokalee Regional Airport

RAIL • Seminole Gulf Railway – connects to CSX Rail in Arcadia, FLPORTS • Located within 150 miles of four deep water ports (Miami, Tampa, Everglades and Manatee)

CleanTech Algenol Biofuels 155Life Sciences 21st Century Oncology 369Information Technology Gartner 742Manufacturing Shaw Development 200Financial/Professional Services Lynx Services 600Healthcare Lee Memorial Hospital 10,500Retail Chico’s FAS 1,703Corporate Headquarters Hertz 347Call Center Alorica 500Aviation Private Sky 107

Company # of Lee County Employees

Chico’s FAS 1,703

Florida Cancer Specialists 549

LeeSar 380

21st Century Oncology 369

Hertz 347

Neogenomics 260

Shaw Development 200

Algenol Biofuels 155

Source: Local validationSource: Local validation

Routes are subject to change without notice. For current information go to www.flycla.com

RSW is served by 15 air carriers offering nonstop flights to 46 destinations.

Fort Myers Regional PartnershipLee County’s Economic Development Office2201 Second Street, Suite 500 • Fort Myers, FL 33901 Phone: 800.330.3161 Fax: 239. 338. 3227 www.FortMyersRegionalPartnership.com

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Points of Interest:A. Coconut Point MallB. Germain ArenaC. Gulf Coast Town CenterD. Barbara B. Mann Performing ArtsE. Harborside Event CenterF. VA Clinic

Education:1. Florida Gulf Coast Univerity2. ITT Technical Institute3. Edison State College4. Barry University5. Southwest Florida College6. Keiser University7. Hodges University8. Nova Southeastern University9. Rasmussen College

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Spring Training Facilities:SOX - Jet Blue Stadium - Boston Red SoxTWINS - Hammond Stadium - Minnesota Twins

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Education:1. Florida Gulf Coast Univerity2. ITT Technical Institute3. Edison State College4. Barry University5. Southwest Florida College6. Keiser University7. Hodges University8. Nova Southeastern University9. Rasmussen College

Lee County GIS, Dec 2011

Spring Training Facilities:SOX - Jet Blue Stadium - Boston Red SoxTWINS - Hammond Stadium - Minnesota Twins

LEE COUNTY AREA MAP

Lee County Economic Development Office 2201 Second Street, Suite 500Fort Myers, FL 33901 Phone: 800.330.3161 • Fax: 239.338.3227 www.LeeCountyBusiness.com

EDUCATION:1. Florida Gulf Coast Univerity2. ITT Technical Institute3. Florida SouthWestern State College4. Barry University5. Southern Technical College6. Keiser University7. Hodges University8. Nova Southeastern University9. Rasmussen College

POINTS OF INTEREST:A. Coconut Point MallB. Germain ArenaC. Gulf Coast Town CenterD. Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts E. Harborside Event CenterF. VA Clinic

SPRING TRAINING FACILITIES:SOX - Jet Blue Stadium - Boston Red Sox TWINS - Hammond Stadium - Minnesota Twins