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Industry Profiles of Cape Coral Business Opportunities

With boundless business opportunities in Florida, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and an abundant and growing skilled labor supply, it’s only natural that more and more companies are building their future on Southwest Florida’s shores. Learn why Cape Coral is the right fit for your business and contact our Cape Coral Economic Development Office today for assistance with relocating or expanding your business to Cape Coral, Florida.

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Information Technology
Our IT services provide optimum support for those seeking small business opportunities in Cape Coral, FL
The region’s IT cluster employs roughly 2,200 residents. Since there has been tremendous growth in IT-related services, this is a critical time for future development of this cluster. Cape Coral's strong broadband and telecom infrastructures provide ideal conditions for growth of the IT industry. Read more
Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate (FIRE)
Cape Coral’s building boom made the Finance, Insurance and Real Estate cluster a regional contender with tremendous growth, out-pacing all of our peer regions. 

Cape Coral shows increasing potential for corporate relocations and corporate expansions. Our region is well poised to receive this growth as it continues to ready its workforce. The City of Cape Coral fosters the formation and attraction of high value-added financial services to this region. Read more

Cape Coral offers top business opportunities in FloridaA Positive Business Climate

Cape Coral is the Natural Fit for Your Business in Florida and offers numerous small business opportunities for relocation and expansion to Florida. The City of Cape Coral Economic Development Office( EDO) tracks emerging industries and targets of opportunity for business relocation or expansion to Cape Coral. 

In Cape Coral, Florida, business opportunities are endless, with a favorable business environment, a low corporate income tax rate, no state personal income tax, and no public service tax. Your business could qualify for up to $25 Million in Economic Development Incentives to Relocate or Expand to this Growing Florida Area

Cape Coral’s industry cluster analysis reveals tremendous growth potential. The City of Cape Coral Economic Development Office has identified potential areas of development; whether it is expanding target markets, value-chain elements, complementary markets, or special input advantages to foster growth in the local economy. Our goal is to think strategically to extend local success to export-oriented development and expand Cape Coral, Florida's top business opportunities.

Learn more about Cape Coral's top business opportunities and our customized economic development incentives.

Please know that our EDO team provides confidentiality for its projects through Florida Statute 288.075, which authorizes exemption from public records laws. To confidentially discuss your company's relocation or expansion to Cape Coral, please contact us.

Green Industries
Cape Coral, Florida offers ideal business opportunities in the solar energy industryCape Coral offers vast entrepreneurial business opportunities in the Green Industry sector. Cape Coral is an ideal location for solar energy technology manufacturers, researchers, and suppliers. Competitive advantages are close proximity to markets and resources, as well as a ready and educated workforce.

Southwest Florida’s climate positions the region for further development of the Green Industry. It is not surprising that Florida is home to the country’s leading solar thermal manufacturers. Solar technology manufacturers, distributors, contractors and retailers as well as research centers and consultants will find ideal business opportunities in Cape Coral, Florida. Read more 

Cape Coral is an established leader in the Building & Construction cluster. The available workforce offers opportunities to expand into specialized niches, such as the Green Building Industry and commercial and residential remodeling & retrofitting. Read more
Healthcare Industry
Florida is known for its booming Healthcare Industry. Cape Coral’s Health-Related Services cluster shows high growth and outstanding entrepreneurial opportunities.
 
Specifically, the City is looking to channel recent growth to
increase specialization, particularly in niche segments, such as community health care services for the elderly, outpatient centers, and other residential care facilities (i.e., mental health).  Cape Coral is an ideal location for ecologically-minded health providers.  Read more

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has selected Cape Coral to build a 220,000-square-foot state-of-the-art VA Medical Clinic, which will provide acute care medical services for the region and will serve as an anchor for other health-related services in the newly created Veterans Investment Zone (VIZ). 
Life Sciences (Biotechnology and Bio-Medical Devices)
The Life Science sector is one of Cape Coral’s fastest growing business opportunities
One of Cape Coral's new business opportunities is in the Life-Sciences sector. Cape Coral’s Life-Science Cluster is in its early development stage with tremendous potential for growth. Existing companies are engaged in biotechnology, medical device manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals. Our region possesses strong potential to capitalize on already existent specialization in medical and diagnostic laboratories. There is great potential and interest in growing the life science segment.

Some of the life-sciences businesses that have grown or diversified in Cape Coral are Ecological Laboratories, Acology Pharmacy and Compounding, and Pro-Med Instruments, the North American sales office for a German medical instrument manufacturer. BioFlorida, the State of Florida’s initiative, serves as a uniting force among the academic, business, research and government sectors to accelerate the growth of the industry. Read more
Professional Business and Business Support Services
Cape Coral is seeking to increase employment and specialization in the Professional Business Services cluster.  

The cluster’s key segments include: employment services, architectural and engineering services, and a variety of technical and professional services including legal services. Our ready and educated bilingual workforce, available business locations, competitive costs and incentives position Cape Coral as the ideal location for national and international call centers and other business support services. Read more
Light Manufacturing
Cape Coral is ideally positioned for light manufacturing industries. With a competitive cost of doing business, a skilled manufacturing workforce and strong university programs providing innovative research, Cape Coral is leading the way for light manufacturing business startups and relocations.Cape Coral is home to successful light manufacturing businesses, producing a range of products for national and international markets - from parts for the marine industry to medical devices. Read more

Click here to learn more about Tax Incentives of a Cape Coral Business Location for your light industrial enterprise.
Tourism
Cape Coral’s growing tourism helps boost our small business opportunities
While overall employment and specialization in Cape Coral's Tourism Cluster are still low, the cluster is high on potential. Target segments that differentiate the city are numerous, such as Water Transportation, Fine Dining, and Spectator Sports.

Cape Coral is one of the boating capitals of the world and a gateway to the Gulf of Mexico – an ecological paradise and unparalleled fishing ground. Many tourists stay at luxurious vacation homes or waterfront condominiums. This leaves untapped potential for the hotel and resort industry. Read more
City of Cape Coral
Economic Development Office
City Hall
1015 Cultural Park Blvd.
Cape Coral, FL 33990 
P:  (239)  574-0444
F:  (239)   574-0452
T:  (866)   573-3089
Email: ecodev@capecoral.net
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