The Results are in: CFDC Needs Changing
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Many in the community have been aware for some time now that the CFDC is going through an organizational review to make sure we are conducting best practices for business development. Well, the results are officially in! KMK Consulting and Thompson Welsley Wolfe have spent the last few months meeting with public and private officials [...]
SBDC Classes Posted Through March
Thursday, February 2, 2012
One of the greatest assets for entrepreneurs or small business owners in Polk County is the Small Business Development Center at the CFDC. Over the past year, the Economic Development arm of the CFDC and the SBDC have grown closer to make sure we provide our community business assistance from the very beginning forward. If you’ve [...]
End of Year Labor Market Report Not All Doom and Gloom
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
This morning’s labor market report was the final one for 2011 and with the year now officially concluded, we can look back with a better perspective of what happened in the labor market over the past 12 months.
The adjoining table shows the preliminary average annual unemployment rate for Polk County in [...]
Winter Haven Welcomes New Memory Clinic
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Winter Haven Hospital continues expanding its presence in our community, this time by opening a new Memory Clinic. With cooperation from the University of South Florida Polytechnic, the clinic aims to create a holistic program. Today is the first day the clinic will begin accepting patients. It is designed to provide better coordination among services [...]
CFDC Watching Bills Affecting Business Tax Collection
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Yesterday’s Ledger and today’s News Chief brought to the public’s attention two pieces of legislation that, if passed, could severely affect local governments in the State of Florida. These bills – SB 760, sponsored by Sen. Alan Hayes, R-Umatilla and HB 1063, sponsored by Marlene O’Toole, R-The Villages – aim to repeal local governments’ ability [...]
Don’t miss the Lakeland Business Summit!
Friday, January 20, 2012
Interested in learning about opportunities and assistance available through local and government agencies? Then check out the Lakeland Small Business Summit, where those same agencies will present the services they offer.
When is it?
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where is it?
The Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce, 35 Lake Morton Drive, Lakeland, FL
Does it [...]
Grants Training Offered at Business Development Offices
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
If you’re interested in learning how to find and apply for grants – or even brush up on your grant writing skills – then we have an opportunity for you!
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the Central Florida Development Council (CFDC) and Grant Writing USA will present a two-day grants workshop at the CFDC’s [...]
UK-Based HB Leisure Expands in Winter Haven
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
UK-Based HB Leisure recently brought its business to the Winter Haven area in Polk County east of Tampa.
Opening its new office in downtown Winter Haven’s the Beymer Building in Fall 2011, the expansion coincided with the opening of Legoland, one of HB Leisure’s clients. HB Leisure currently assists in the supply, operation and solutions of [...]
Veteran Entrepreneur Program Coming Up
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
The USF Polytechnic will be hosting a Veteran Entrepreneur Program in cooperation with the Polk County Small Business Development Council (SBDC). The one-hour program will be presented by Polk County SBDC Business Analysts and will cover veteran and service-disabled veteran owned programs, the SBA Patriot Express Loan Program, Polk County business licensing and SBDC counseling services. The [...]
Inland Fiber & Data Adds Business Continuity Management Professionals as Alliance Partner
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Winter Haven, FL January 3, 2012 – Inland Fiber & Data (IF&D) announces the addition of Business Continuity Management Professionals (BCMPros) to the data center operator’s Alliance Partner Program, as a service provider to IF&D’s medical technology clients. BCMPros’ HIPAA/HITECH Compliance Tool Suite® provides a comprehensive resource ensuring that organizations remain legally and technically compliant [...]
