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Innovation Drives Economic Growth
Our Mission: To lead the collaborative economic development efforts of the Polk Technology Region by promoting and growing an economy based on high-skill, high-wage sustainable and evolutionary businesses.
The CFDC and the business community in Polk County are vibrant, engaged partners with Polk County Public Schools…to encourage our young people to remain in and contribute to the local economy.
Dr. Sherrie Nickell
Polk County Schools
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May 18
Process Created by JDC Could Revitalize Phosphate Industry in Polk County
We recently blogged about JDC Phosphate and their new process for manufacturing phosphate. It was after we visited the Fort Meade Chamber meeting and were amazed hearing what high-technology they were using to make phosphate.…
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May 15
New Florida Polytechnic Campus to be Completed in 20 Months
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May 10
The Polk Education Foundation Ranks Among Top 20 in the Nation
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May 9
High School Lakes Enthusiast Headed to International Science Fair
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May 7
SteriPack Chooses Central Florida!
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May 7
CFDC, Inc. President Received 2012 Lake Wales Citizen of the Year Award
May 16
Coca-Cola Main Street Manufactures "Pulpy" for Chinese Consumers
Our former Business Retention & Expansion Manager shared something interesting on our LinkedIn page today. The Coca-Cola Main Street beverage manufacturing plant in Auburndale is featured for developing a new product called "Pulpy" for Chinese…