This research study analyzes incentive programs offered by other cities, provides recommendations and suggesions for economic incentives and business attraction strategies for Cape Coral. Prepared by Evalueserve and posted July 2008.

This research study looks at strategies developed by other pre-platted communities to assemble land for commercial/industrial use and identifies strategies that may assist Cape Coral in doing the same. Prepared by Evalueserve, July 2008.

This research study identifies existing venture capital resources in Florida and presents strategies for nurturing a local venture capital network that would make investments in the local business community. Prepared by Evalueserve and posted July 2008.

This report looks at the existing market and presents strategies for recruiting technology talent and companies to the City. Prepared by ICF International, June 9, 2008.

This study provides an assessment of the life science cluster and some recommendations on how to help it grow in Cape Coral. Prepared by ICF International, October 31, 2007.

This study was conducted to analyze the City's existing and emerging industry clusters, identifies related needs, assesses the areas of strength and weakness, and identifies strategic recommendations to foster economic growth. Prepared by ICF International, 2007/2008.

This study was commissioned to establish whether or not the City could support additional hotel properties. This study looked at three specific locations within the City. Prepared by Interim Hospitality Consultants, LLC, April 15, 2008

This study provides information on the education, skills, and employment of the Cape Coral workforce.

One of the most significant research projects is this one that quantified the city’s long-term deficit of commercially developable land. This document is the foundation for current reviews of the future land use map and the city’s land development regulations. Prepared by Paul Van Buskirk, Ph.D., AICP, PE and Mike Jackson, Director Economic Development, April 25, 2007.