Resources
In addition to research, the Regional Economic Research Institute provides various resources for residents, businesses and community leaders. Follow the links below to learn more about some of the resources offered by the RERI.
Chambers and EDOs
Want to find more information regarding your county? Southwest Florida has a wealth of resources available for residents, business executives and local leaders.
Business Incentives
Is your business expanding or relocating? Southwest Florida has a wide variety of incentives and grants available for job creation, capital investment, high performance and many other criteria.
Tax Structure
A list of the tax structure in Southwest Florida.
Top 100 Employers
A list of the top 100 employers in Southwest Florida.
Chambers and EDOs
Last Updated: May 27th, 2022
The RERI complied a comprehensive list of all the economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, and visitor convention bureaus in Southwest Florida. These organizations can help you find a grant you need, understand more about how certain legislation might affect your business, or give ideas on how to take your business to the next level. Information provided includes the county or region they operate in, as well as their website, email address and phone number.
(N/A = information was not available)
Economic Development Organization
| Name | COUNTY/REGION | Website | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte County Economic Development Office | Charlotte | Link | info@Cleared4Takeoff.com | (941) 764-4941 |
| Collier County Economic Development Office | Collier | Link | N/A | (239) 403-2914 |
| Glades County Economic Development Council | Glades | Link | N/A | (863) 946-0300 |
| Hendry County Economic Development Council | Hendry | Link | office@hendryedc.com | (863) 675-6007 |
| Lee County Economic Development Office | Lee | Link | EDO@LeeGov.com | (239) 533-6800 |
Chambers of Commerce
| Name | County/REGION | WEBSITE | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce | Charlotte | Link | askus@charlottecountychamber.org | (941) 627-2222 |
| Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce | Charlotte | Link | chamber@puntagorda-chamber.com | (941) 639-3720 |
| Above Board Chamber of Commerce | Collier | Link | N/A | (239) 910-7426 |
| Everglades Area Chamber of Commerce | Collier | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce | Collier | Link | info@napleschamber.org | (239) 262-6376 |
| Immokalee Chamber of Commerce | Collier | N/A | Immokaleechamber@comcast.net | (239) 657-3237 |
| Marco Island Chamber of Commerce | Collier | Link | N/A | (239) 394-7549 |
| Glades County Chamber of Commerce | Glades | N/A | N/A | (863) 946-0440 |
| Clewiston Chamber of Commerce | Hendry | N/A | clewistonchamber@emabarqmail.com | (863) 983-7979 |
| La Belle Chamber of Commerce | Hendry | Link | lchamberofcomm@embarqmail.com | (863) 675-0125 |
| Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce | Lee | Link | info@bocagrandechamber.com | (941) 964-0568 |
| Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce | Lee | Link | info@capecoralchamber.com | (239) 549-6900 |
| East Lee Chamber of Commerce | Lee | Link | doris@lehighacreschamber.org | (239) 369-3322 |
| Estero Chamber of Commerce | Lee | Link | info@EsteroChamber.org | (239) 948-7990 |
| Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce | Lee | Link | info@fmbchamber.com | (239) 454-7500 |
| Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce | Lee | Link | info@fortmyers.org | (239) 332-2930 |
| Greater Pine Island Chamber of Commerce | Lee | Link | info@pineislandchamber.org | (239) 283-0888 |
| North Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce | Lee | Link | N/A | (239) 997-9111 |
| Sanibel Captive Chamber of Commerce | Lee | Link | office@sanibel-captiva.org | (239) 472-1080 |
| Southwest Florida Harmony Chamber of Commerce | Southwest Florida | Link | swflharmonychamber@gmail.com | (800) 967-7750 |
| Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Southwest Florida | Link | hispanicchamberflorida@gmail.com | (239) 418-1441 |
| Southwest Florida Inc. Chamber of Commerce | Southwest Florida | Link | N/A | (239) 992-2943 |
| The Chamber of Southwest Florida | Southwest Florida | Link | dave@chamberswfl.com | (239) 433-4111 |
Visitor Convention Bureau
| Name | County/REGION | Website | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau | Charlotte | Link | Visit@PureFlorida.com | (941) 743-1900 |
| Collier County Convention and Visitors Bureau | Collier | Link | info@paradisecoast.com | (800) 688-3600 |
| Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau | Lee | Link | N/A | (239) 338-3500 |
Other Associations
| Name | COUNTY/REGION | WEBSITE | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council | Southwest Florida | Link | info@swfrpc.org | (844) 988-8244 |
| CareerSource Southwest Florida | Southwest Florida | Link | N/A | (800) 557-3242 |
| FGCU Small Business Development Center | Southwest Florida | Link | sbdc@fgcu.edu | (239) 745-3700 |
