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 Our collective vision for Immokalee is that of a young, energetic, town with a diversity of new job opportunities in agri-businesses, international trade and distribution, ecotourism, recreation and entertainment, and, hand-in-hand with business growth, in the construction industry when it rebounds.  

It’s a vision of a attractive, sustainable community with affordable workforce housing, parks, and good schools for the children of the families moving into town; where people walk and bicycle to do their errands, and where parents are returning to school to finish their education and master new job skills.

Main Street has a Latin flavor – colorful plazas, outdoor cafes, shops and entertainment -- that attracts both local residents and the many tourists drawn to Immokalee for the Seminole Casino and the unique ecology of Lake Trafford and the Corkscrew Swamp. This is a vision that builds on Immokalee’s strengths.

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The Master Plan lays out the goals and objectives that will make the region business-ready and business-friendly.

What businesses will thrive in Immokalee?

The master planning process assessed the region’s strengths, determining what industries can thrive here. In addition to a young workforce and available land, Immokalee has a strong partnership with the schools and colleges, an airport with an international trade zone, and significant incentive programs already in place that make us attractive as a regional commercial trade hub. We have a long history producing agricultural products, which can make us attractive to agribusinesses. If the community addresses the need for attractive public spaces and cultural events, the Seminole Casino and the ecological wonders of Lake Trafford and the Corkscrew Swamp can draw tourists and build our tourism industry -- hotels, entertainment and recreation opportunities, restaurants and outdoor cafes, for example. Growth of the construction industry will come hand-in-hand with economic growth in other sectors as the demand for commercial, industrial, and residential space grows and the economy rebounds.

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