Horizon Council Committees & Task Forces

Shaping Lee County's business community.

The Horizon Council hosts a series of committees dedicated to strengthening Lee County’s business community and economic growth. These committees are guided by Lee County’s business members who work side-by-side with the community to build stronger relationships. 

If you are interested in joining a committee, please contact Warren Baucom, Director of Partnerships & Entrepreneurial Activities, by emailing wbaucom@leegov.com.

2025 Horizon Council Committees

  • Business Issues Committee
    Identifies issues impacting business development, entrepreneurship and economic growth.
    • Chair: Gary Tasman | Cushman & Wakefield Commercial Property Southwest Florida | gtasman@cpswfl.com
  • Business Resources Committee
    Promotes economic inclusion through appropriate certification and support for supplier diversity efforts. Efforts are accomplished through three targeted areas: Women Business Enterprises (WBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), and Veteran owned/certified businesses.
  • Bylaws/Governance Committee
    Conducts periodic review of Horizon Council bylaws and recommends changed as deemed necessary by the Horizon Council Executive Committee.
  • Sports Council Committee
    Provides support, awareness and advocacy for Lee County’s sports development efforts as they contribute to the overall economic, social and cultural development of the county.
  • STEM to Career Connection Committee
    Connects with Southwest Florida’s educational institutions and community-based STEM efforts to engage with participating students from kindergarten through college to promote success. The committee also identifies opportunities for the Horizon Council and small businesses to host and support local STEM events leading to the retention and attraction of a highly skilled workforce in Lee County.
  • Strategic Planning Committee
    Oversees and coordinates the implementation of the strategic planning initiatives for the Horizon Council. The committee guides the alignment of the Council to meet advocating, hosting, and action directives identified in the Horizon Council Strategic Plan.
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