The number of startup businesses in a region is an important metric because it serves as a key indicator of economic vitality, innovation, and the overall health of the local business ecosystem.
These data points are a preliminary attempt to describe the current Southwest Florida entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Data & Reporting Team is continuing to explore the available data sources to determine the best methods to estimate the Resilience & Diversification Team outcomes.
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