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 consumers. The article discusses the surge in Chinese demand for…
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…
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…
The Business and Energy Workshop will inform businesses located in rural areas of Polk County about the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). This program offers grants, guaranteed loans, and combinations of grants/guaranteed loans to help agricultural producers and small businesses install renewable energy systems…
The Central Florida Development Council announces the expansion of The Coca-Cola Company’s Main Street plant in Auburndale. The company is investing $99 million in new equipment and warehouse space and will be hiring 60 new employees with an average annual wage of $41,000. The CFDC and…