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EDAB schedules April workshop on incentives, hears Enterprise Center and land‑use constraints

2112889 · January 10, 2025
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The Economic Development Advisory Board voted to reserve its April meeting for a workshop on possible city incentives and development 'investments' after extended discussion of Enterprise Center tenant rules (EDA grant conditions), limited available industrial property and strategies such as fee waivers and deal‑closing funds.

The City of Fort Myers Economic Development Advisory Board voted to reserve its April meeting for a workshop on incentives and possible development investments after a lengthy Jan. 10 discussion about incentives, available industrial space and constraints tied to federal grant agreements.

"We have to correct that right now" was how a staff member described the Enterprise Center's current restrictions, explaining the property’s occupancy rules trace back to an Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant. The staff member said the EDA…

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