As part of its economic development restructuring process, the Board of County Commissioners and the Central Florida Development Council, Inc. (CFDC) have announced a name change that better fits expanding services offered to Polk County’s small business community.
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners has…
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners announced Friday more changes as part of the restructuring of the Central Florida Development Council, Inc. (CFDC).
The Polk County small business assistance effort, which provides professional consultation, entrepreneurial training and resources to small startup and mature businesses,…
by Ron Stein
The gap between strategy and execution can be huge. For some companies it can seem Grand Canyon wide, but it doesn't have to be that way.
We laugh at the phrase "ready, fire, aim", yet this is what happens all too often. Part of…
If you're considering starting a business or expanding one already in existence, you might assume you're on your own in formulating your plans—unless, of course, you want to pay a consultant for guidance.
Actually, there is a source of free advice and support. The Small Business…
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) can be credited with the newest small business startup founded in Lakeland, FL. BeFly Bike Tours, owned and operated by Beth Geohagan, combines Beth's love for bicycling and downtown Lakeland.
BeFly Bike Tours offers six tour packages, all of which can be…
As big box retailers gear up for Black Friday, small businesses are gearing up for their Small Business Saturday this weekend.
For those who value supporting local businesses, this is a day designated to celebrate small businesses by spending there.
"Being able to shop locally for your…
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Reneu Energy Chooses Tampa Bay, Adds New Manufacturing Jobs in Polk County
The Central Florida Development Council (CFDC) of Polk County and the City of Lake Wales have announced the location of Reneu Energy Inc., a Canadian LED Light manufacturer, into 25,000 square feet of clean…
Walk into any bowling center in the country, and chances are high the lanes have been cleaned, oiled and conditioned with a machine made in Polk County by Kegel LLC. And David Smith has probably touched and tested that machine.
Smith spends his days in the…
The Taxpayer Advocate Service: Helping You Resolve Tax Problems
The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is an independent organization within the IRS that helps taxpayers who are experiencing unresolved federal tax problems. Here are 10 things every taxpayer should know about TAS:
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