CFDC Sets 2025 Legislative Agenda
This year, the Central Florida Development Council will work to support and advocate for various initiatives impacting businesses, higher education and communities across Polk County.
The organization’s legislative agenda includes topics impacting a variety of entities throughout Polk. The talent pipeline and infrastructure requests, the Heartland Headwaters Protection and Sustainability Act, legislation in Florida’s agriculture industry, and statewide economic development programs are currently on the docket.

Competitiveness & Advocacy Committee
The CFDC has four organizational pillars through which they work to grow an economy based on high-skill, high-wage sustainable businesses.
- Promote Polk County as Florida’s Best Place for Business
- Advocate for Key Business Issues
- Facilitate Collaborative Partnerships
- Advance Strategic Initiatives
Members of the CFDC’s Competitiveness & Advocacy Committee (C&A) meet regularly to discuss advocacy and business competitiveness within the county. Their focus is to support key legislative issues across target industries within the state.

In today’s growing competitive market this work is extremely important. The C&A Committee evaluates Polk County offerings, programs, and legislative conditions to examine what could be improved or adjusted. From there, the agenda becomes a living, breathing document that is enhanced as needed.
Download a copy of the Agenda here: CFDC Legislative Agenda 2025.