Connect Lee County

Connect Lee County is a collaborative effort spearheaded by the LCEDG. It is a cohesive strategy that bridges our communities and industries, empowering us to address shared challenges and leverage new opportunities. Connect Lee County is more than a strategy—it’s a unified vision for long-term success that aligns our people, businesses, and communities to create a stronger future for everyone in the region.

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People

Lee County’s future depends on people who are prepared, connected, and invested in the region. LCEDG works with employers, schools, community colleges, workforce partners, and local leaders to strengthen the talent pipeline, support leadership development, and connect residents to meaningful career opportunities close to home.

From student career exposure and internship programming to adult upskilling, leadership development, and talent recruitment and retention, our work is focused on helping people see a future for themselves in Lee County and helping employers access the workforce they need to grow.

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Business

LCEDG supports the businesses that drive Lee County’s economy while helping position the region for new investment and growth. We work directly with existing employers to understand their needs, address barriers, support expansion opportunities, and strengthen the industries that anchor our local economy.

Our business development work includes business retention and expansion, site readiness, industrial recruitment, regional marketing, project support, and advocacy for a competitive business environment. By working across communities, utilities, education, and state and regional partners, LCEDG helps move priority projects forward and supports long-term economic growth.

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Quality of Life

A strong economy depends on strong communities. LCEDG works with local partners to advance quality-of-life priorities that make Lee County a more vibrant, welcoming, and competitive place to live, work, and invest.

This includes supporting housing, childcare, community development, placemaking, outdoor recreation, downtown vitality, public spaces, and other amenities that help attract and retain residents. Building on local visioning efforts and countywide collaboration, LCEDG helps connect partners, resources, and projects that strengthen the overall livability of Lee County.