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Industry Appreciation Awards recognize excellence in business

2023-02-17T18:05:35-05:00February 17th, 2023|Categories: Awards and Recognition, Events, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

The Horizon Council, Horizon Foundation and Lee County Economic Development Office have announced the winners of the 2022 Industry Appreciation Awards. Held Feb. 10 at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center in Fort Myers, the awards program celebrates Lee County businesses that drive the local economy, employ our workforce and shape their industries. Following a rigorous [...]

Finalists announced for Industry Appreciation Awards 2022

2023-01-18T13:39:31-05:00January 18th, 2023|Categories: Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , , |

The Horizon Council, Horizon Foundation and Lee County Economic Development Office have announced finalists for the Industry Appreciation Awards 2022. Following a rigorous evaluation process, 17 companies have been selected as finalists across six awards categories. Winners will be announced at the Industry Appreciation Awards ceremony on Feb. 10. The Industry Appreciation Awards celebrate Lee [...]

Horizon Foundation names Bill Johnson, Jr. as executive director

2023-01-12T10:10:15-05:00January 12th, 2023|Categories: Awards and Recognition, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , |

The Horizon Foundation has named Bill Johnson, Jr. as executive director. As the face of the organization, Johnson will use his eight years of nonprofit leadership experience to bring in new investors, foster relationships with existing investors and continue to support Lee County’s economic growth through strategic partnerships and financial sources. The Horizon Foundation raises [...]

2022 Industry Appreciation Awards postponed

2022-10-06T10:33:05-04:00October 6th, 2022|Categories: Events, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , |

Due to the devastating impacts of Hurricane Ian on our community, The Horizon Council, Horizon Foundation and Lee County Economic Development Office have announced that the 2022 Industry Appreciation Awards have been postponed. The Industry Appreciation Awards celebration was to be held Oct. 27 at Caloosa Sound Convention Center. A new date has not yet [...]

Horizon Foundation appoints Rachel Busch as business development director

2022-08-17T14:13:14-04:00August 17th, 2022|Categories: Brands that Inspire, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , , , |

The Horizon Foundation has appointed Rachel Busch, CEcD, to the position of business development director. In this role, Busch will establish and strengthen relationships with Southwest Florida businesses that are committed to the region’s economic vitality and future growth. The Horizon Foundation raises private-sector money to support economic development initiatives and invest in the long-term [...]

Save the Date for 2022 Industry Appreciation Awards Oct. 27

2022-08-02T12:37:05-04:00August 2nd, 2022|Categories: Awards and Recognition, Events, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , , , , |

Save the date for the 2022 Industry Appreciation Awards, being held on Thursday, October 27. The awards, which celebrate Lee County businesses that drive the local economy, employ our workforce and shape their industries, will be held at Caloosa Sound Convention Center located at 1375 Monroe Street in Fort Myers. A networking hour will take [...]

2022 Industry Appreciation Awards Nomination Deadline Extended

2022-07-06T15:59:58-04:00July 6th, 2022|Categories: Awards and Recognition, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , , , |

The Industry Appreciation Awards, which celebrate Lee County businesses that drive the local economy, employ our workforce and shape their industries, has extended the nomination deadline for the 2022 awards program to July 15. The awards program is coordinated by the Horizon Council, Horizon Foundation, and Lee County Economic Development Office. There is no cost [...]

Last call for 2022 Industry Appreciation Awards nominations

2022-06-16T10:03:05-04:00June 16th, 2022|Categories: Awards and Recognition, Economic Development, Events, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , , |

The Industry Appreciation Awards, which celebrate Lee County businesses that drive the local economy, employ our workforce and shape their industries, will close nominations for the 2022 awards program on June 30. The awards program is coordinated by the Horizon Foundation, Horizon Council and Lee County Economic Development Office. There is no cost to nominate [...]

Horizon Council Healthcare Task Force extends application deadline to Oct. 10 for 2016 Healthy Workplace Awards

2016-11-08T14:58:59-05:00October 6th, 2016|Categories: Awards and Recognition, Brands that Inspire, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

The Horizon Council’s Healthcare Task Force has extended the application deadline for the 2016 Healthy Workplace Awards to Monday, Oct. 10. The 2016 Healthy Workplace Awards recognize businesses that actively promote a healthy workplace for employees. Applications can be submitted online at https://form.jotform.com/62132981473154. The awards will be presented to three businesses during the Horizon Council [...]

Horizon Council to host Horizon Foundation Investor Update and General Membership Meeting June 24

2016-11-08T14:59:12-05:00June 17th, 2016|Categories: Events, Hot Tips, Learn and Laugh, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Panel to discuss the state of Lee County The event will begin with networking and breakfast at 8 a.m., followed by the meeting at 8:30 a.m., featuring a panel discussion on the state of Lee County. The event will provide guests the opportunity to hear from community leaders on how to foster economic development in [...]

Local business honored at 2015 Industry Appreciation Awards

2016-11-08T14:59:43-05:00September 18th, 2015|Categories: Awards and Recognition, Brands that Inspire, Discussions, Economic Development, Events, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , |

The 2015 Industry Appreciation Week awards ceremony held Friday, Sept. 18, drew nearly 1,000 attendees to the Harborside Event Center to honor local companies and leaders for their role in continuing to improve the business environment in Lee County. Presented by the Horizon Council, an advisory group to the Lee County Board of Commissioners and [...]

Horizon Council recognized Business Excellence at 2013 Industry Appreciation Awards

2016-11-08T15:00:28-05:00September 24th, 2013|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , |

This year’s Industry Appreciation Week awards ceremony, held on Friday, Sept. 20 at the Harborside Event Center in the downtown Fort Myers River District, brought out more than 1,000 local business and community leaders to acknowledge excellence in Southwest Florida’s business community. Presented by the Horizon Council, an advisory group to the Lee County Board [...]

Horizon Council to honor Lee County businesses at 2013 Industry Appreciation Week Awards

2016-11-08T15:00:30-05:00August 23rd, 2013|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , |

Reservations and sponsorships are available for the 22nd Annual Industry Appreciation Week awards ceremony on Friday, Sept. 20 at the Harborside Event Center in downtown Fort Myers River District. More than 1,000 local business and community leaders are expected to attend the awards luncheon which begins with a networking hour at 10:30 a.m., followed by [...]

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