North Port welcomes 71 new businesses

Over the course of three months, North Port expanded by 71 businesses. 

An event was held by the city of North Port to highlight the milestone that was achieved in the second quarter of 2023, while also establishing an early connection with those businesses. 

"Building these relationships during the critical early-growth phase of a local business's journey is our team's priority," Vinnie Mascarenhas, the newly appointed manager of the city's Economic Development Division, says in a news release. "This is the moment when we, along with our community partners, can make a real impact helping new businesses forge vital connections and navigate the North Port market."