Doing Business
If you are interested in locating a new business in the SWFEC or in moving your early stage business into the SWFEC we may have the space you need in a great location.
Working to make businesses successful
Offices
Office sizes are 96, 120, 132, and 144 square feet each. Current rates for rental of office space are $24 per square foot per year plus 6% sales tax, and include:
Access to fax and copier (minimum charge for copies)
Clerical assistance
Custodial service
Electric
Furniture (optional)
Ongoing training opportunities
Parking
Wireless internet
Also available for use by tenants are 2 conference rooms and a 50 seat training room.
Bays
The Southwest Florida Enterprise Center has 24 bays available to be leased. Each of the bays is a space of either 1,190 sq. ft. or 1,600 sq. ft. and may be available in multiples to businesses that require them. Current rent for bays is $6.50 per square foot per year plus 6% sales tax. Each bay has a concrete floor, 3 phase electric service, and ample parking space for customer and/or business vehicles. Tenants are responsible for establishing electricity accounts with FPL.
Applicant Process for Leasing Space at SWFEC
Lease is for a 2 year agreement with one option for an additional 2 years. In order to be eligible to rent the applicant must:
Complete an application
Prepare a business plan to be reviewed by the SWFEC Director
Acquire all appropriate licenses, permits and inspections appropriate to the type of business they intend to operate
Provide proof of insurance coverage: $1 million in comprehensive liability, $250,000 in fire legal liability, and workers compensation to cover all proposed employees
Pay first month, last month, and security
No lease is final until approved by the CRA Board Chair
Lease Services
Affordable office or shop space
Access to clerical support
On site business consulting at no charge
Use of computer lab with printer
Access to fax and copy machines
Conference rooms
Furnished office (optional)
Mail and custodial service
Creative environment where the business owner can minimize risk.
Workshops on a variety of issues facing small business owners