Southwest Florida businesses and organizations, led by the Horizon Foundation, are backing a global awards celebration being held in their backyard this April. The Horizon Foundation, which raises private-sector money to support economicRead More
The Horizon Council, Horizon Foundation and the Lee County Economic Development Office will explore another year of business growth and opportunities at the 2026 Annual Meeting on Feb. 5. The 2026 Annual MeetingRead More
Finalists for the 2025 Industry Appreciation Awards have been announced by the Horizon Foundation, Horizon Council and Lee County Economic Development Office. The Industry Appreciation Awards celebrate Lee County businesses that drive theRead More
The Lee County Industrial Development Authority has joined the Horizon Foundation as an Innovator Investor, becoming the first supporter at the $50,000 giving level in the Foundation’s 30-year history. Investors in the HorizonRead More
The application period to nominate an outstanding business or professional leader for the 2025 Industry Appreciation Awards has been extended through Thursday, July 10. The Industry Appreciation Awards honors Lee County’s top businessesRead More
The application process to nominate an outstanding business or professional leader for the 2025 Industry Appreciation Awards will be closing on Monday, June 30. The Industry Appreciation Awards, now in its 33rd year,Read More
A who’s who of business and community leaders from across Southwest Florida gathered Feb. 6 at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre for a state-of-the-economy presentation that revealed encouraging signs about the local economy. TheRead More
Horizon Council founding member and the organization’s first chairman, David Barton, has passed away at age 89. The longtime Southwest Florida developer and business leader had been battling an illness at his farmRead More
The Horizon Foundation, Horizon Council and Lee County Economic Development Office have announced winners of the 2024 Industry Appreciation Awards. The 32nd annual awards program was held Oct. 25 at the Caloosa SoundRead More
Herc Rentals celebrated its continued expansion in Southwest Florida with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the equipment rental company’s third location in the region. Held June 20, the celebration attracted members of the HorizonRead More