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Charlotte County Economic Development - Accolades

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Punta Gorda MSA garnered a spot in the Forbes listing for Small Best Places for Business and Careers. Ranked 23rd in terms of job growth, Punta Gorda MSA ranked #89th overall. See details.
 
Punta Gorda MSA which encompasses all of Charlotte County was named the second hottest retirement spot in the nation by BizJournals, the online media division of American City Business Journals. See details.
 
In its September/October 2006 issue, Business Development Outlook Magazine commissioned Sperling Best Places to rank the top 50 cities in the US, and names Punta Gorda the 49th best overall city. See details.
 
In its May 2006 issue, Inc.com magazine named Punta Gorda MSA the 22nd best overall city for business; Punta Gorda MSA also ranked 17th in the Best Small City list. Coming in at #22 among 179 Small Cities for 2005. See details.
 
Once again Punta Gorda MSA was voted as one of the Best Small Place for Business and Career by The Milken Institute (Forbes). Coming in at #22 among 179 Small Cities for 2005. See details.
 

In December 2004, Kiplinger's Letter cited that Punta Gorda is among the fastest job growth areas in Florida, now to 2030. Also listed were Orlando and Naples, with jobs that are likely to grow nearly 3% per year on average.
 
In its July 2004 edition, Kiplinger's Letter reported that new college grads are abandoning the big cities for small cities and towns, and Port Charlotte is specifically mentioned as one of the premier areas for relocation.  Details
 
 
MSN rated Punta Gorda Number 4 on their list of "America's Best Places to Live 2003"  Details
 
Three years in a row, Punta Gorda, Florida  MSA was voted Best Small Place for Business and Career by the Forbes/The Milken Institute.
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In 2002, Men’s Journal ranked Punta Gorda, Florida in the Top 50 Places to Live.  Details
 
For four years, Money magazine recognized Punta Gorda MSA as one of the top five places to live.
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In 2001, Florida Trend magazine recognized Punta Gorda as one of the state’s “Small Town Gems” noting its “...Old Florida charm, civic pride and Forward momentum.  Details
   
         
18501 Murdock Circle, Suite 502 • Port Charlotte, FL 33948 • 941/627-3023 • FAX 941/627-6314

Charlotte County Economic Development Office

18501 Murdock Circle, Suite 502

Port Charlotte, FL  33948

(941) 627-3023 ● (800) 729-5836

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