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UPS Expands in Lee County, Florida
May 20, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jennifer Berg, Communications Manager Fort Myers, Fla. (May 20, 2008) - UPS has announced its decision to expand their existing facility by 30,000 square feet in Lee County, Florida. The expansion will create approximately 20 new jobs in the local community and will continue to streamline operations and efficiencies in the Fort Myers area which should lead to continued growth. The facility is located at 2901 Cargo Street in Fort Myers. The expansion is expected to be completed by the fall of next year. The company plans to develop 5.4 acres to include an employee parking lot and tractor trailer station lot. A fuel facility and truck wash will also be on site. In addition, UPS plans to add technology including ergonomic loaders and technology to make loading easier at the package delivery, distribution and logistics facility. The Lee County Economic Development Office (EDO) has been working with UPS for the past few years on their expansion. UPS chose Lee County for their expansion after considering several other areas throughout the Southeast United States. "We are excited that UPS chose to expand in our community," says Regina Smith, Director of the EDO. "We are encouraged by the growing economy and positive business atmosphere in Lee County," said Bill Cox, UPS Business Manager " and we've decided that it will be a great base for our expanded operations. Thank you to the Lee County Economic Development Office for helping to make this expansion in Lee County possible." Mr. Cox also stated, "Lee County offers a quality workforce, strong infrastructure and high quality of life. After comparing several sites statewide, these factors are what ultimately led us to chose Lee County." The Economic Development Office of Lee County works to attract new and diversified businesses resulting in high-wage, high-skilled jobs; retains and encourages the expansion of existing businesses; and improves the overall business environment in Lee County. Additional information is available at www.LeeCountyBusiness.com. |