PSC to Kick Off New Agriculture Institute
Monday, July 26, 2010
Organizers of Polk State College’s newest program, the Agriculture Business/Technology Institute, said they hoped it would lead the way in addressing critical industry issues, including the need for greater security in the food chain.
The institute kicks off this week with six one-day classes on water management and agricultural safety. Those are two of three critical [...]
Florida No. 1 for Workforce in the Nation
Monday, July 19, 2010
CNBC has ranked Florida No. 1 for Workforce in the nation in its fourth annual America’s Top States for Business study.
Florida has received the top ranking for the second time based on several indicators, including the education level of the workforce, the number of available workers, union membership and the relative success of each state’s worker [...]
GOVERNOR CRIST APPLAUDS FLORIDA’S NUMBER ONE WORKFORCE RANKING
Monday, July 19, 2010
Governor Charlie Crist, continuing his commitment to strengthening Florida’s workforce and economy, today announced that Florida has been ranked number one in the nation for its workforce by CNBC. The ranking came in CNBC’s fourth annual America’s Top States for Business rankings — a study of all 50 states that examines 10 different categories, including [...]
Thousands Flock to see plans for Winter Haven’s Legoland
Friday, July 9, 2010
WINTER HAVEN — If Thursday’s open house to unveil plans for Legoland Florida was a concert, then Legoland officials were rock stars.
Contractors, job seekers, children and the curious clamored for information about the theme park scheduled to open in fall 2011.
The interest was so high that Winter Haven police officers had to direct traffic to [...]
Florida Sports Hall of Fame Unveiled in Auburndale
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
AUBURNDALE | At age 49, the Florida Sports Hall of Fame has a new lease on life along with new digs to call home.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Tuesday at the Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing building to unveil the Florida Sports Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame encompasses 2,000-square feet on the [...]
Bartow High Named 1 of Best in U.S.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
BARTOW | For the sixth consecutive year, Bartow High School has been named one of the top schools in the country on Newsweek’s “America’s Best High Schools” list.
Bartow High ranked 168 out of 1,623 schools listed by the magazine. Last year the school ranked 142 of 1,557 schools, its highest ranking ever.
Bartow High also includes [...]
Steel Company Ta Chen Heads to Lakeland
Thursday, June 17, 2010
LAKELAND | A Taiwanese steel company is relocating its Davenport facility to Lakeland, looking for better highway access.
So what’s the big deal?
If you ask local economic development officials and real estate observers, Ta Chen International’s move to Lakeland could finally spur new development in the area along Interstate 4 and State Road 33.
Officials say Ta [...]
Polk State College Launches Agri-Business/Technology Institute
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
The Corporate College at Polk State College has established an initiative to develop and deliver technical training for Florida’s agricultural industry.
It has formed the Agri Business/Technology Institute with a plan initially to focus on Homeland Security, agricultural safety and water management.
The Institute gives Florida’s agricultural economy an entity it can turn to for specialized training [...]
Legoland to Have Capital Images
Friday, June 4, 2010
LAKELAND | Casinos are coming to Polk County. Little ones, that is.
And no gambling.
Legoland Florida in Winter Haven will contain replicas of scenes from Las Vegas, as well as Washington, D.C., and other locations, a company executive revealed Thursday afternoon to Lakeland business leaders.
John Ussher, general manager of Merlin Entertainments Group, unveiled new details of [...]
England’s Legoland Draws Raves from Polk Commissioners
Thursday, June 3, 2010
BARTOW | The caption on an image shown at Wednesday morning’s meeting of the Polk County Commission read: “Meet your new boss.”
The slide, part of a presentation from tourism leaders to the commission, depicted a young boy beaming as he stood amid water jets at the Legoland Windsor theme park in England.
The photo was part [...]
