Business View Magazine | September 2020

211 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2020 K I SS IMMEE , FLOR IDA solar power most cost-effectively and lock in a price for power for the next 20 years. The solar sites generate a total of 149 megawatts of emissions-free energy – enough to power 30,000 homes. KUA is among the first six Florida cities to receive power from the project. There were no up- front costs for the participating municipal electric utilities, and KUA will only pay for its purchases. Although the City is known worldwide for its strong tourism roots, it no longer relies 100% on tourism. Today, the City of almost 75,000 residents has many more opportunities for investors and developers, especially in the medical and aerospace sectors. “We are fortunate to have a leadership team that has a strong pro-business mindset,” she states, “and we’re happy to report that we’re open for business!”