Like some other small business owners, Matthew Johnson likes the size of JSK Consulting, the civil engineering firm he owns, but he’s open to expanding – if it makes sense. “We’ve never gotten extremely big – I don’t want the firm to be a bureaucracy but a boutique firm that can cater to our clients’ […]
Florida once again ranked as the top state in Lightcast’s Talent Attraction Scorecard, which analyzes attracting and developing a skilled workforce, and Polk County maintained its Top 10 status, ranking No. 9 for a second year. Florida ranked No. 2 in migration and competitive effect, No. 4 in skilled job growth and No. 5 in […]
Feltrim Developments sets their sights on expansion within Northeast Polk County. Resiliency is the name of the game for real-estate development company Feltrim Developments. As the business continues to recover from the impacts of COVID, CEO Garrett Kenny still believes Polk County is the place to do business. In addition to adding events and […]
As Polk County continues to grow, the Central Florida Development Council continues its mission to attract new companies and retain those finding success within the community. Manufacturing companies continue to find success in Polk County. A robust talent pipeline, business friendly climate, available land and access to 300 miles of rail are keys to Polk […]
LEGOLAND Florida Resort is preparing to open an aquarium and a Ferrari “build” area in 2024, and the excitement is building. President Frank Idris said Sea Life Aquarium will open in the fall of 2024. “It’s a proven benefit across other resorts,” Idris said, “and it further supports resort positioning that all of our major […]
Lewis Environmental has a presence nationwide, including in Polk County, and that’s critical to providing clients with safe, reliable and comprehensive environmental services. Started in 1996, Lewis Environmental opened its Lakeland office in November 2014, said Senior Vice President Brandon D. Smith. “One of our clients from the Northeast was expanding their operations into Florida, […]
Rodda Construction is building on its past, maintaining what it does well to ensure projects are completed honestly and ethically, on time and on budget. That’s why it should be no surprise that one of the biggest happenings in 2023 is a return to normalcy. “Things have stabilized from the industry perspective. It’s not like […]
VOSS, CLARK JOIN CENTRAL FLORIDA DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL BOARD Jeremy Voss of SpringerVoss Construction and Brandon Clark of The Ruthvens have joined the Central Florida Development Council’s board of directors. The two replace outgoing past presidents Todd Dantzler and H.D. “Jake” Polumbo, both of whom termed out. “Todd and Jake provided skilled leadership to the board […]
A leader in Polk’s Mechanical Engineering industry, Ridgeback strives to bring more value to its customers and employees. Brannon “Bo” Patzer grew up working for his father in the mechanical industry until his father sold the business and retired in 1997. A decade later, on Aug. 15, 2007, he and his wife, Mieka, were presented […]
ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS PLANS PIPE MANUFACTURING PLANT IN LAKE WALES Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) is entering Polk County in a big way, building an innovative advanced pipe manufacturing facility in Lake Wales that will provide 200 jobs at salaries that are approximately 15% above average annual wage within the city. Polk County’s central location made […]