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Top Employers in Polk County

Polk County School Board

Employment: 14,000

Publix Super Markets

Employment: 9,500

Wal-Mart

Employment: 5,100

Polk County Government (counts constitutionals)

Employment: 4,700

Lakeland Regional Medical Center

Employment: 4,600

State of Florida

Employment: 4,300

Winter Haven Hospital

Employment: 2,500

City of Lakeland

Employment: 2,500

GEICO Insurance

Employment: 2,000

MOSAIC

Employment: 1,950

Watson Clinic

Employment: 1,500

Federal Government

Employment: 1,400

GC Services (call center)

Employment: 1,000

Florida’s Natural Growers

Employment: 1,000 in season

Testimonials
"The county's business environment and the ongoing support of the CFDC have helped us achieve [our] goal for many years and we look forward to our continued partnership."
- Charles Matthews, VP Operations, Florida's Natural Growers
"We initially targeted Polk County because of its obvious logistical advantages, but we were immediately impressed by the tremendous support and cooperation we received from the CFDC. A building can be built anywhere, but what makes a project...successful is a cooperative relationship with community leaders and the availability of a dedicated and reliable workforce."
- David Behm, VP, Aldi Inc.
"From a personal and business perspective, being new to Polk County has been a very positive experience. We are excited to live and work in Polk County and look forward to what the future has to bring in terms of growth and opportunities."
- Stacy Hackworth, Facility Manager, Ferguson
"We found the economic development atmosphere and support from Polk County to be a true asset in our decision to locate our new, state-of-the-art facility in Lakeland. When you are building the most advanced manufacturing facility your industry has ever seen, you have to have confidence in the long-term commitment of the community. We found just that in Polk County and are pleased to be one of their newest business neighbors and partners."
- Ross Dalton, President, GTECH Printing Corporation
"In 1962, State Farm opened its doors in Winter Haven, which is now our Florida headquarters. We are so proud to be a part of this great Polk County community. Polk County provides State Farm with a workforce that brings diverse talents and experiences to provide the quality service our State Farm customers expect and deserve."
- Jim Thompson, Sr. Vice President, State Farm Insurance