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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
