The Voice Of Business

The Horizon Foundation is all about looking to the future. By investing in the economy of the present, investors are guaranteeing the success of what’s on the horizon.

About the Horizon Foundation

Formed alongside the Horizon Council in 1991, the Horizon Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides opportunities for public-private partnerships and businesses to invest in the long-term prosperity of Lee County’s economy. The Horizon Foundation privately funds efforts of the Horizon Council.

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Experience the Spirit of Innovation In Lee County

Lee County’s story is one of resilience, collaboration, and forward thinking. Together, public and private partners are creating a thriving community built on innovation and opportunity.

Watch how our shared vision is transforming healthcare, education, infrastructure, and quality of life — setting the stage for an extraordinary future in Southwest Florida.

Innovation Evolved: Fueling Business Expansion and Community Prosperity

Lee County is thriving in the innovation economy – a dynamic system where creativity, knowledge, and new technologies drive growth and opportunity. Our 2025 Annual Review explores how businesses, entrepreneurs, and public-private partnerships are fueling progress, solving challenges, and shaping a stronger economic future.

From emerging industries to groundbreaking initiatives, discover how innovation is creating new markets, high-value jobs, and a more resilient economy in Lee County.

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How to Join

The Foundation has offered networking opportunities, community engagement platforms and insights into local economic development. This has benefited us by enhancing our local market knowledge, fostering valuable business connections and bolstering our community reputation.

The relationships that we’ve been able to build through our investment in the Horizon Foundation and the Horizon Council have been tremendous. Anytime you join an organization like this, the benefit isn’t always direct as much as indirect. Being able to pick up the phone and call business leaders in the community, government leaders in the community, is important and significant in my business.

Potential investors in the foundation have tremendous opportunities to make connections during both public and private events. These connections often result in dialogue with other investors and local businesses that can lead to mutually beneficial partnerships. If a business wants to make a difference in Lee County’s success, it needs to be a part of the Horizon Foundation.

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Mid-Year Update: Driving Lee County Forward

At the Horizon Foundation, we’re focused on strengthening Lee County’s economy by supporting businesses, expanding opportunity, and building a resilient

Last call for 2025 Industry Appreciation Awards nominations

Application process closes Monday, June 30 The application process to nominate an outstanding business or professional leader for the 2025

State-of-the-economy report praises 2024 economic development in Lee County

A who’s who of business and community leaders from across Southwest Florida gathered Feb. 6 at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre

Our Executive Committee

The Horizon Foundation is made up of a collective of forward-thinking business executives, based in Lee County, who are focused on recruiting new companies and retaining successful businesses in the area. The Executive Committee is professionally and personally motivated to see Lee County thrive. Made up of professionals from almost every industry, this team comes together for one simple reason: to improve Lee County’s economy and ensure it stays prosperous for the generations to come.