Sep 13, 2007

MEDIA ALERT

Media Contact: Jennifer Berg, Lee County Economic Development Office
                      (239) 338-3161

Horizon Council to recognize premier companies at Lee County Industry Appreciation Luncheon (Lieutenant Governor Jeff Kottkamp to attend)

FORT MYERS, Fla. (September 13, 2007) - On Friday, Sept. 21, the Horizon Council will recognize four outstanding Lee County businesses at the annual Industry Appreciation Luncheon for the following categories:  Tourism, Information Technology, Manufacturing and General Business. Additionally, this year the Council will also award a Business Expansion Award.  Lieutenant Governor Jeff Kottkamp will be attending to honor local winners.

This event draws approximately 800 government, business and community leaders to celebrate the significant contributions of the business community in Lee County.

The event will be held at Harborside Event Center in downtown Fort Myers. Limited seating is available for the media.
Please RSVP to Jennifer Berg by 9/17/07

11:45 a.m.     Program begins with remarks from elected officials
12:10 p.m.     Lunch served
12:45 p.m.     Speech by Lieutenant Governor Kottkamp and Honorees     
                         announced/recognized
1:30 p.m.       Event concludes

The Lee County Horizon Council is a 62-member public-private board that advises Lee County Commissioners on economic development issues. The Council works to improve Lee County's business environment, retain and encourage expansion of existing businesses and attract new and diversified employment.

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