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Leadership for a New Era in Hospitality: Welcoming Dr. Khaldoon Nusair to SRHM

September 23, 2025 / Lutgert News / Tags: SRHM, School of Resort & Hospitality Management

With continued commitment to excellence in business education and leadership, the Lutgert College of Business proudly announces that Dean Christopher Westley has been appointed to the Board of Governors of Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS), the international business honor society for AACSB-accredited business programs. The Society welcomed Dean Westley and three other new members as innovative thought leaders from both academic and corporate sectors. Dr. Westley鈥檚 leadership, insights, and dedication to business education will be instrumental in advancing BGS strategic vision and empowering the next generation of global business leaders. This recognition reflects the caliber of leadership within the Lutgert College of Business and strengthens our visibility at a global level.

2025 Educational and Workforce Outcomes Report

September 17, 2025 / RERI Research Team / Tag: Reports

The Regional Economic Research Institute is pleased to announce the 2025 Southwest Florida Educational and Workforce Outcome Report. The 111-page report is the result of a collaborative effort between the Regional Economic Research Institute and the FutureMakers Coalition, and provides up-to-date information on education and workforce indicators for the five-county region.

SWFL Real Estate: Third Quarter 2025 Report

September 10, 2025 / RERI Research Team

During the second quarter of 2025, the residential market in Southwest Florida continued to reflect ongoing adjustments in the post-pandemic and post-hurricane housing landscape, as evidenced by the latest data available. Single-family home sales in the region have come down over the past year (down 8 percent) and remain below their 2022 apex, with declines primarily concentrated in the coastal counties. Condominium sales fell more sharply, down 31 percent compared to the same quarter last year. Single-family and condominium real median prices in the region also continued to fall, with declines observed across all Southwest Florida counties. The percentage of total housing units that were actively listed rose year-over-year in almost all counties.

Regional Economic Indicators: September 2025 Report

September 02, 2025 / RERI Research Team

The RERI has published Regional Economic Indicators for September 2025. The monthly publication represents a collection and analysis of economic indicators including airport passenger activity, taxable sales, tourist tax revenues, labor force, employment, real estate, and consumer sentiment for the Southwest Florida workforce region.

Issue Brief: Commuting Patterns in Southwest Florida

August 14, 2025 / RERI Research Team

Southwest Florida has seen a shift in the demographics of individuals calling the area home since the COVID-19 pandemic. Younger individuals, seeking natural amenities and economic opportunities, have increasingly made this area their home. These demographic changes intersect with longstanding structural features of the region, as Southwest Florida has long been characterized by a geographically dispersed population, limited public transit, and long transportation times.