New Businesses Set to Open at Alessio Trade Center, Boosting Fort Myers Economy

By: Joe Wedra | T Ram Marketing

The Alessio Trade Center is thrilled to be preparing to welcome new businesses to the Fort Myers area, increasing local business and economic growth.

There are currently four businesses preparing to set up shop in the new Alessio Trade Center, which is currently in the middle stages of construction on the southwest corner of State Road 82 and Interstate 75.

ACE Pickleball, Mitra 9, Cusano’s Bakery, and Glendale Supply are all planning to open in the Trade Center and preparing to bring new opportunities to the area. With the addition of the companies in the area, hundreds of jobs are expected to be brought to town. More growth is expected to come to the ATC in the coming months.

Dallas Vasquez of Mitra 9 says he is incredibly excited to be setting up shop in the Alessio Trade Center. Mitra 9 crafts ready-to-drink botanical beverages that “offer more than just refreshment
-- they offer functionality, efficacy and a sense of well-being”.

“Mitra9 is thrilled to join the newly-established industrial park,” Vasquez said. “As a rapidly expanding leader in the functional beverage industry, we are grateful to the ATC team for customizing our corporate office to our specifications. Additionally, they have provided us with the opportunity to acquire more warehouse space as it becomes available, supporting our continued growth. Mitra9 is dedicated to being on the forefront of innovation andour expansion at ATC will create new employment opportunities supporting local economic growth.”

Another exciting addition to the trade center will be ACE Pickleball, which will bring a one-of-a- kind experience to theFort Myers area. ACE is a large-scale pickleball club that will offer courts and playing opportunities for all ages. Courts at the club are divided by skill level — so beginners, intermediate-level players or advanced players have court locations available to improve and fine-tune their game.

ACE memberships include unlimited open play, entry into the APC Member Championship Series and unlimited paddle demos, among other things. More information on what ACE Pickleball offers can be found at acepickleballclub.com.

Cusano’s Bakery is celebrating over 100 years of baking excellence, and the Alessio Trade Center is excited to bebringing its delicious creations to the Fort Myers area. The bakery has an extensive product list, making over 200 varieties of breads and rolls. The company custom- designs products to exact customer needs.

Cusano’s has been owned and operated since 1966 by the Greco family. They offer wonderful specialty products, including hoagie rolls, full bread loafs and tomato asiago crisps and much more. Further information can be found at cusanos.com.

Glendale Supply will open a major location in the ATC, increasing opportunities across the board. The companyspecializes in high-end cabinets, windows, millwork, doors and much more. A full portfolio and more information on the company can be found at glendalesupply.com

Interested community members can learn more about the Alessio Trade Center at alessiodevelopment.com/in-progress/alessio-trade-center-on-mlk/.