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Florida Southern College Prepares to Say Farewell to Anne Kerr, Searches for a New President

April 16, 2024 News

As Florida Southern College’s board of trustees seeks a new president following the announcement that its president of 20 years will be stepping down later this year, Anne Kerr is planning to help her daughter-in-law learn English and improve her equestrian skills.   Kerr, the 17th president of the Lakeland college, said now seems like the […]

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CareerSource Polk Adding Business Consultants to Better Serve Clients

April 16, 2024 News

CareerSource Polk is adding consultants, a move the private, nonprofit administrator of workforce funds said will better serve the businesses it works with across Polk County. “We now have five consultants and hopefully will add more in the future,” said Kathy Suttles, director of the agency’s Business Services Division. She and Arthur Harris, assistant director […]

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Two Blue Aces Provides a Variety of Services for Clients Near and Far

April 16, 2024 News

Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. H.D. “Jake” Polumbo and Two Blue Aces, the strategy, leadership and solutions consulting firm he and his wife, Sandra, founded, continue to tackle challenges at the highest levels.  Two Blue Aces, which includes Polumbo and five other retired Air Force generals, are working with multiple clients, such as the state […]

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A Fast-Growing Company, Acentria Fills Insurance Needs from 5 Polk County Locations  

April 2, 2024 News

Acentria was founded by Chief Executive Officer Kevin Mason and Chairman Kendall McEachern, who “opened a branch of another national insurance agency in Destin. With the support of that agency, they decided to branch off in 2010, launching Acentria Insurance. To this day, several original team members and clients remain part of the Acentria family,” […]

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SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In Highlights Women in Aviation

April 1, 2024 News

This year, on its 50th anniversary, the annual SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo will pay special attention to attracting young women to aviation, even providing a special breakfast with guest speakers.  The Women ACES Breakfast will be held at 7:30 a.m. April 10 to “champion women in aviation … and showcase the talented women who […]

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50th Anniversary Fly-In Celebrates Future of Flight

April 1, 2024 News

The future of flight is now, and the 50th annual SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is devoting a Plaza to it during the April 2024 Fly-In.  “The Future ‘n Flight Plaza is a new component of the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo,” said Jane Winter, vice president of Strategic Partnerships for SUN ‘n FUN. “We […]

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Office Furniture Solutions Helps Companies Fulfill their Furniture Needs

March 29, 2024 News

Steve Baricko has had many titles in many careers, but he’s singularly focused on one these days: president and chief marketing officer of the disabled-veteran owned Office Furniture Solutions of Tampa.  The Ybor City company sells commercial office furniture — everything from adjustable height desks and chairs to lounge and lobby furniture — to governments, […]

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Aviation in Polk is Soaring

March 29, 2024 News

Three leaders in the aviation industry in Polk County agree on one thing – the future is sunny, and the skies are clear. Much of their optimism starts with the recent announcement that Lakeland International Airport (KLAL) landed Avelo,a commercial airline, and has announced service to New Haven beginning in June.  But there’s so much […]

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Local Creative Studio Finds New Partnership that Furthers Product Development

March 29, 2024 News

The Apiary Secures Financing to Move Further into Developing Creative Content  Brad Lunz has taken his degree from the Savannah College of Art & Design and his architectural background full circle, developing content and brands at The Apiary, the creative branch of the several companies he owns.  The Apiary started when The Lunz Group merged […]

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Join the CFDC Marketing Team

March 21, 2024 News

Are you looking for an exciting new career opportunity where you can showcase your graphic design talents, contribute to a team and grow your marketing skills? The Graphic Design & Social Media Associate is responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring Central Florida Development Council’s brand, personality, tone, look and voice across platforms and design projects, […]

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