Investing in Fifth

Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District (BID) is the signature upscale shopping and office destination in Southwest Florida. The Avenue is lined with more than 200 charming and eclectic local and national street front stores, restaurants, art, theatre and professional services located in an authentic main street setting only two blocks from the Gulf beaches!

Whether you are looking for a small space under 2000 square feet, or a larger corporate address, we invite you to invest in Fifth Avenue South!

Business Resources

A number of tools and resources exist to assist you in starting, expanding or relocating your business.
Read below for important information and links.

Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Florida Gulfcoast University

The SBDC at FGCU employs Certified Business Analysts who provide free, confidential and one-on-one counseling, information, and guidance to small business owners. Certified Business Analysts from the SBDC are available to meet with potential and existing small business owners. Their office is located on the FGCU Campus in Fort Myers. 239.745.3700. Please click here for more information

SCORE-Naples

SCORE, the Service Corps of Retired Executives, is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow, and succeed nationwide. They provide free consulting services on a broad variety of topics including writing a business plan, advertising and marketing strategies, negotiating leases, trademark registrations and navigating local government licensing and regulatory issues. The SCORE office can be reached at 239.430.0081. Please click here for more information.

Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce offers a number of links and resources to assist new and existing businesses. The Chamber’s administrative office is located at 2390 Tamiami Trail North, Ste. 2010. Contact the Chamber at 239. 262.6376 or click here.

Visitor’s Information Center

The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce also operates the Visitor’s Information Center located a 900 Fifth Avenue South, Naples, FL 34102.  Please stop by the Center for information on area attractions, events and to view a directory of Fifth Avenue South businesses and organizations. The Visitor’s Center can be reached at 239.262.6141

Helpful Links

• Naples’ Quick Facts
• Commercial Real Estate
• Obtaining a Business Tax Receipt (Occupational License)
• Codes/Ordinances impacting Fifth Avenue South
• Frequently Asked Questions

Questions?

Contact the BID office at 239.692.8436 or click here.