With a business-friendly tax climate, competitive operating costs and access to more than 11.8+ million consumers within 100 miles, it’s easy to see why businesses prosper in Polk County.
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Polk’s strategic location positions businesses at the center of the state and at the heart of the global marketplace. With regional connectivity, lower cost of living, a robust talent pipeline and responsive incentive programs, Polk County is Florida’s Best Place for Business.
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The Baldwin Group and CAC Group to Merge, Creating the Largest Majority Colleague-Owned, Publicly-Traded Insurance Broker
Company posted press release TAMPA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec. 2, 2025– The Baldwin Group (“Baldwin” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BWIN), a leading independent insurance brokerage and advisory firm, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with CAC Group (“CAC”), a nationally recognized specialty and middle-market insurance brokerage firm (#35 in Business Insurance’s 2025 rankings). This transformational combination is expected […]
Florida Poly and Skyway Forge Strategic Alliance to Advance High-Tech Innovation
Based on reporting from a Florida Polytechnic University press release (Dec. 2, 2025) Florida’s high-tech ecosystem […]
Polk Preserves Environmental Lands, Benefiting All Residents and Visitors
Polk County’s Environmental Lands Program is “thriving,” benefiting from the generosity of taxpayers who continue to […]
“Nucor Steel has found Polk County to be an exceptional community to work with to ensure the success of our plant. We look forward to growing here and creating a positive economic impact for all of Polk County.”
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In 2020, Polk County was ranked No. 1 for having the most diversified economy in the state. Our central location and business-friendly tax environment have made Central Florida a strategic choice for companies across a wide range of industries.
