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Formed alongside the Horizon Council in 1991, the Horizon Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides opportunities for public-private partnerships and businesses to invest in the long-term prosperity of Lee County’s economy.

09/04/2026

Innovation doesn't happen in isolation. It grows through collaboration, investment, and a commitment to developing talent.

That's why we're grateful to Florida Blue for serving as the Tech Catalyst Award Sponsor for the 2026 Industry Appreciation Awards on Friday, October 23.

This award recognizes a company that is helping advance Southwest Florida's technology ecosystem through workforce development, community leadership, meaningful partnerships, and long-term impact.

Registration coming soon. 🔗 Learn more: www.IndustryAppreciationAwards.com

09/03/2026

Lee County's tourism revenue is nearing pre-Hurricane Ian levels. 📈

This milestone is a testament to the resilience, partnerships, and investments that have helped Southwest Florida rebuild, welcome visitors back, and strengthen one of our region's key economic drivers.

📖 Learn more in this recent Gulfshore Business article: https://www.gulfshorebusiness.com/gb-daily/lee-county-tourism-revenue-nears-pre-ian-levels/article_d2383830-00c3-4da7-9ce9-ca3190e88ef4.html

09/02/2026

Today, we're proud to spotlight Tillman Fiber as a Leadership Investor of the Horizon Foundation! 🤝

Founded in 2021, Tillman Fiber designs, builds, and operates a 100% Fiber-to-the-Premise (FTTP) network, delivering industry-leading, symmetrical gigabit broadband services to residential and commercial customers. The company also provides advanced telecommunications solutions, including dark fiber, ethernet, and high-capacity connectivity services that support businesses across a wide range of industries.

Reliable, high-speed connectivity is essential to economic growth, business success, and innovation.

We're grateful for Tillman Fiber's investment in our mission and their commitment to building the infrastructure that helps communities and businesses thrive!

09/01/2026

📈 Ready to take your business to the next level?

Join the Veterans Business Council this Thursday, September 3 for Money Matters: Funding and Growing Your Business. This workshop is designed to help veteran entrepreneurs and business owners better understand financing options, growth strategies, and resources available to support long-term success.

Thank you to Suncoast Credit Union, Horizon Foundation President's Circle Investor, for sponsoring this opportunity and supporting Southwest Florida's veteran business community.

Space is limited. Register today: https://www.swflinc.com/events/veterans-business-council---workshop-money-matters-funding-and-growing-your-business

08/31/2026

We’re proud to recognize IncredibleBank as the sponsor for the Start of the Year award! 🏆

This award celebrates a business founded in Lee County within the past three years that is already making a meaningful impact through growth, innovation, and community engagement. The recipient will have demonstrated early success in areas such as revenue, workforce, products, or services while showcasing resilience, creativity, and a commitment to strengthening our community.

Thank you, IncredibleBank, for helping us recognize the entrepreneurs and emerging businesses that are driving Lee County’s future forward.

Join us as we celebrate this year’s finalists and winners at the 2026 Industry Appreciation Awards on October 23. Learn more: https://www.industryappreciationawards.com/

08/19/2026

Creating a great place to live, work, and play is essential to building a strong economy! 🏖️🏘️

Listen in as Horizon Council Chair Ben Spence shares how we're working with local municipalities to encourage the development of dynamic mixed-use communities that support business growth, attract new talent, and help ensure Lee County remains competitive for generations to come.

08/17/2026

Tourism continues to drive economic momentum across Lee County. 📈 According to the latest Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau's report:

✅ 995,000+ visitors welcomed between April and June
✅ $912 million in visitor spending (+20.8% YOY)
✅ Nearly $48 million in tourist tax collections FYTD (+22.2%)
✅ Continued growth in hotel occupancy and room revenues
✅ Year-to-date passenger traffic at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is up 0.6% from the same period last year

Strong tourism performance continues to fuel economic opportunity and help make Lee County a great place to live, work, and grow.

08/14/2026

A huge thank you to NAI Burns Scalo for sponsoring our 2026 Industry Appreciation Awards Large Business of the Year category! 👏

This award recognizes companies with 51+ employees that have achieved exceptional growth, outpaced the competition, and made a lasting impact on our community.

📍 Event: Friday, Oct. 23 | Caloosa Sound Convention Center

Let’s celebrate the companies driving our economy forward! Registration details coming soon.

08/12/2026

As a valued member of the local business community, you’re eligible for an exclusive member offer: one FREE month of Summit services, including high-speed internet, transport, and advanced voice solutions like SIP, PRI, and UCaaS.

Horizon Foundation Leadership Investor Summit Broadband delivers scalable business solutions backed by speeds up to 400 Gbps, 99.999% network reliability, and local support available 24/7/365. From intuitive cloud-based phone systems to connectivity built for growth, Summit provides the performance your business depends on.

Get started today and see the difference for yourself: summitfiber.com/memberbenefits

08/06/2026

A strong business community starts with informed leadership.

The latest Lee County Executive Business Climate Survey captures feedback from local businesses and provides important insights into the factors influencing growth and success across our region.

The findings help guide conversations around economic development, business support, and long-term opportunity in Lee County.

📈 Explore the report:https://www.fgcu.edu/cob/reri/files/bcs/lee-bcs2026q3.pdf

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2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL
33901

Website

https://horizoncouncilfoundation.com/

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