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.
Florida’s best place for business
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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Florida Poly Invests in Students with State-of-the-Art Esports Arena
Florida Poly continues to innovate, opening a new esports arena for their tech oriented students. This legacy will impact generations of students, giving them a place to hone their esport skills, compete on a national level, and develop real world skills such as teamwork and communication with their peers. Florida Polytechnic University is no stranger […]
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), […]
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 […]
“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.
