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Economic yearbook 2010
Southwest Fla. Yearbook 2010
Market trends offer grounds for 'some renewed optimism.'
Naples/Collier County
A fourth-quarter survey by Metrostudy of new-home construction showed a slight improvement in market conditions in Collier and Lee counties, as inventories of new homes fell slightly and the pace of move-ins again exceeded the pace of new starts.
While construction-related industries are still suffering — and a commercial construction-related crisis looms — the health, education and high-tech sectors are continuing to create jobs.
Business to Watch
» Structure Medical, a 6-year-old company that manufactures high-precision, mostly titanium implants for the spine and extremities has been expanding rapidly. The company doubled revenue between 2008 and 2009 and will move from a 7,200-sq.-ft. building into a 30,000-sq.-ft. facility. The company has 80 highly paid employees, including seven hired this year.
People to Watch
» Chick Heithaus and Frank Friend, both with SCORE Naples, which advises small-business owners, have partnered with the Economic Development Council of Collier County on an economic gardening initiative. The program is designed to help companies with between 10 and 99 employees. SCORE Naples is also coaching businesses how to export.
Who’s Hiring
» NCH Healthcare Systems is hiring occupational therapists, RNs and other workers at its North Naples Hospital Campus.
» Arthrex is seeking business analysts, a network analyst, an import/export compliance director and other workers.
» Edison State College is hiring for a variety of positions.
