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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
As Polk County continues to grow, the Central Florida Development Council continues its mission to attract new companies and retain ones already here, and it’s sharing its progress and successes with a new business development model that incorporates lead development through various stages. Recent new to Polk Companies include: Projects and leads in 2024 continue […]
With construction exploding in Polk County, thanks to the increasing number of businesses and residents moving here, our local companies stay busy. More than 52% of the civilian workforce in Polk County was female from 2018 to 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In December 2023, the latest statistics available, almost 15,000 people worked […]
Five health system providers operating in Polk County all agree: 2023 was a good year, one in which they opened new buidings, built new programs, partnered in new initiatives and ensured the community is as healthy as possible. With a population growth rate that continues to lead the state and nation, and the ratio of […]
Working with family and building relationships in a county he loves, Randy Knapp has developed RLK Real Estate & Development and Margaritaville into two entities that serve the community in many ways. “I have a lot of people involved in the company, and they are so helpful,” said Knapp, the sole employee of RLK. He […]
The revenue highs of the past two years for the tourism industry flattened and even experienced a slight downturn starting in May 2023, said Mark Jackson, director of Tourism & Sports for Visit Central Florida, but 2024 and beyond has many bright spots. Jackson said almost everything his organization does is based on research and […]
Bartow’s central location and collaborative leaders prompted Assure Infusions Inc., which produces sterile fluid-filled IV bags, to locate its advanced manufacturing facility there. The 60,000-square-foot plant – designed by The Lunz Group and built by SpringerVoss Construction – is scheduled to be completed in March 2024, said CEO and founder Alex Lucio. “The final factory […]
Located in Auburndale, Florida, the facility will serve one of the fasting growing MSAs in the country with occupancy scheduled for Q1 of 2025 RealCold, a national cold chain provider, is excited to announce the groundbreaking of its newest and most advanced cold storage warehouse facility in Auburndale, Florida. This marks a significant milestone in […]