Commerical air service, cargo operations and avionic experts, to name a few, are the backbone of Polk County’s soaring aviation industry. Polk County’s airports account for nearly $2 billion in economic impact in Polk County, according to the 2022 Florida Statewide Aviation Economic Impact Study. Local companies and organizations, along with several educational institutions, account […]
CareerSource Polk has been honoring the Best Places to Work in Polk County for the last 20 years. On Aug. 15 it continued the tradition while also highlighting the opportunities offered by having multiple generations in the workforce. CareerSource Polk is a private, nonprofit administrator of workforce funds. This year’s theme, “The TALK,” included a […]
Avelo Airlines has been flying out of Lakeland International Airport (LAL) for less than two months. And it has already announced a major expansion. “Avelo is the perfectly suited commercial air partner for Lakeland and Polk County,” said Lakeland Mayor Bill Mutz. “High service, lower cost and easy proximity will extend the ease of travel […]
The Central Florida Development Council is seeking a dynamic and motivated Business Development Associate to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in driving Polk County’s economic growth by conducting in-depth market research, generating high-quality leads, and supporting business attraction and retention initiatives. Responsibilities will include This position requires research […]
Webber International University is doubling down on its commitment to educate students and further train current employees. Their focus is in the healthcare and information technology (IT) industries. They have been working with an online company to develop its corporate workforce initiative. MedCerts is a national training provider offering eLearning solutions in the high-demand areas […]
Finalists for the Central Florida Development Council’s Jim Brantley Economic Development Award – Success in Small Business each use their experience to build and maintain relationships to better serve their customers. The winner of the Success in Small Business award will be announced at the CFDC’s annual meeting on September 26th at the SUN ‘n […]
The seven finalists for the Central Florida Development Council’s George W. Harris Jr. Economic Development Award for Success in Large Business showcase the innovative, committed spirit that keeps Polk County thriving. The Success in Large Business Award is named for George Harris. Harris is a former CFDC chairman and president of Citrus and Chemical Bank. […]
Quality staff, student-focused approaches and extensive hands-on experiences. These are the common denominators among the four nursing programs in Polk County whose national licensing exam passing rates are between 90-100%. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that nurses will be high demand for the foreseeable future. The nurse practitioner role ranked #1 in U.S […]
The Central Florida Regional Planning Council (CFRPC) does more than help government entities in the five counties it serves. It also supports residents as it seeks to improve the quality of life for everyone. July 2024, marked the CFRPC 50th anniversary of helping the Heartland of Florida. The Heartland includes the Polk, Hardee, Highlands, Okeechobee […]
Keeping the talent pipeline flowing in Polk County to ensure existing, growing and new businesses have a steady stream of qualified employees to hire is an important component of economic development. The Central Florida Development Council is doing its part to keep the system flowing efficiently. One of its five committees is the Talent Pipeline, […]