Giving Polk County’s youth an opportunity to gain experience and make money while doing so is the goal of two CareerSource Polk summer programs. CareerSource Polk is a private, nonprofit administrator of workforce funds. Its mission is to be the innovative leader to ensure and sustain a quality workforce for today and the future. For […]
New ticketing, new parking areas and expanded Wi-Fi are just three of the things SUN ‘n FUN organizers have done to improve the experience of the internationally known event, which generally is considered the kickoff to the air show “season.” Online sales are up 40% over the previous year for the 49th annual SUN ‘n […]
Marcobay Construction has a rich history in local construction – it’s left its mark on many recognizable buildings in Polk County. And it’s still going strong, working on a variety of projects as it prepares to enter its 50th year in 2024. Marcobay was founded in 1974 by John Andras, a local structural engineer who […]
Polk County continues to rank high on a myriad of lists, from the best retirement location to the perfect location for your business. Recently, it ranked 14th on a list of mid-size metros with the most jobs created by new businesses at 4.6%. Northport/Sarasota/Bradenton topped the list at 12.1%. Given the tremendous growth the county […]
With a focus on helping clients simplify the complexity of managing, growing and protecting their wealth, Cyndeo fosters a family-like culture that builds deep relationships with the families the firm serves. Launched in 2020 Cyndeo Wealth Partners is a Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm that oversees $1.7 billion in client assets. With 18 employees, Cyndeo provides financial planning […]
Florida Polytechnic University, Florida’s only college dedicated solely to degrees in science, technology, electronics and math (STEM), is graduating students who are entering high-tech careers offering the highest salaries within the first three years after accepting a job. CBS News paired data provided by Payscale, a company that uses estimated salaries three years into a […]
Coming out of the pandemic successfully and ahead of its competitors had less to do with people’s pent-up demand to travel and more to do with a solid strategy to make Polk County a destination, said Mark Jackson, director of Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing. “It really had to do with being very well […]
Polk County’s four airports provide an economic impact of almost $2 billion, according to the Florida Department of Transportation’s 2022 Florida Aviation Economic Impact Study. And the airports are continuing to grow, meaning that number – which has increased from $878 million in 2019 – will most likely rise as well. Lakeland Linder International Airport, […]
With so many banks and credit unions in Polk County, all offering excellent services, bankers know one thing sets them apart: client relationships. Whether it’s helping them get a loan or get online, local banks work hard to gain their customers’ trust. But there’s much more. Citizens Bank & Trust President & CEO Greg Littleton […]
If you’ve worked at any place at any time, you’ve probably started and ended your tenure with human resources. The department handles everything from hiring and firing to salaries and benefits. But it’s sometimes hard to find people who want to work in that field. This is one reason why Polk State College started a […]