A bank with a rich history after 123 years in business and a foundation built on community and powered by its core values, mission and purpose. “We believe in building a company that never knows completion—an organization that keeps getting better,” said Andrew McGinnis, Polk County Market President for Hancock Whitney Bank. “Our Mission, Our […]
President & Principal Michelle Ledford and Executive Creative Director and Principal Allen Reed MADE something of their new venture together, and now that company, MADE, is six years old and going strong. The boutique branding and marketing agency celebrated its sixth year in June, and along with growing the business, it continues to give back […]
Lakeland Regional Health has added another project to its growing list in its effort to increase access to health care in our growing county. The latest Lakeland Regional Health project is a $25 million freestanding emergency department that will have 17 beds and three triage rooms. The building will be constructed on 2.2 acres at […]
As Polk County continues to grow, keeping up with infrastructure, maintaining it and planning for the future are critical components to ensure economic development thrives here. But the county can’t do it alone, which is why the state sometimes helps. ICYMI: Thanks to support and requests from the Polk Legislative Delegation, Polk County will receive […]
When successful Florida businessmen saw a need to build public facilities at less than the price school systems and municipalities were paying, on time and efficiently, they founded their own company – and taxpayers are benefiting. Public School Development Solutions Inc. (PSDS) was founded in 2021 “as an innovative turnkey school building solution to benefit […]
AdventHealth, which moved into Polk County in September 2019 when it bought two hospitals in the area, is gaining attention as it just broke ground on a new emergency room in Winter Haven – shortly after receiving a top recognition. The 20,000-square-foot, 24-bed emergency room is the first of a multi-phase construction plan that eventually […]
Polk County offers a plethora of opportunities for training in the trades. There is everything from critical jobs like aircraft maintenance to life-style specialities like cosmetology. Polk State College has led the way for more than 50 years and even increased its ability to train students when it opened its Corporate College in 2014, “Access […]
As college graduation season wraps up across the country, more than 3,100 students graduated from six institutions of higher education in Polk County. Those students are now in the talent pipeline, and you can connect with them through Handshake. Handshake is a technology platform focused on connecting students with work experiences, including internships. “This career […]
Rail has played a significant role in the history of Polk County, transporting phosphate and other goods. Residents are eagerly await new rail services for commuters. The future of rail in Polk County may be changing as SunRail, a commuter rail systems explores expansion into Polk and as Brightline. In April 2023, Brightline Orlando announced […]
As Polk County and Central Florida continue to grow thanks to domestic and foreign migration, more global companies are looking to move here, bringing the world to our doorstep. As we mark World Trade in May, it’s time to examine what foreign companies are already located in Polk County, and where future growth may come […]