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Our Partners – The Keys to Our Success

There is a Long Front Porch in Polk County

Vibrant economic development is not accomplished in a vacuum. The success of the Economic Development Group is tied to the close working relationships forged between the Central Florida Development Council and our economic development, education, utility and community partners. Companies locating or expanding in our community have access to all of our partners through the CFDC, providing a wealth of information and services provided in a timely manner.

The CFDC prides itself on maintaining and nurturing partnerships with key public and private decision-makers. This method of promoting economic development has become a model in a globally competitve marketplace. It has been said that Polk County has a long front porch. We welcome you to become an integral member of our family of businesses and one of our partners.

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