Chief Executive magazine ranked Florida second among best states for business! The survey measures the sentiment of chief executive officers on business conditions around the nation. This year, 650 CEOs from across the country evaluated the states on issues such as regulations, tax policies, work…
The U.S Department of Commerce, Florida District Export Council, Enterprise Florida, and the Central Florida Development Center presents the 2nd annual Exporters Roundtable to be held at the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex May 23, 2012. The Exporters Roundtable is an opportunity for businesses which currently export…
In honor of National Small Business Week, Central Florida’s Polk County Small Business Development Center will be hosting its annual Growth Conference Wednesday May 23rd at the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex. The event will begin at 12:15 p.m. with a roundtable discussion hosted by the event…
The Pasco Economic Development Council, Inc. announced the launch of the Florida Supplier Source, a new searchable website that connects Florida suppliers and manufacturers and reduces the cost of doing business in Florida. Manufacturers and suppliers can use this website as a free marketing tool…
The University of South Florida Polytechnic’s Blue Sky business incubator program invites entrepreneurs and small-business owners to attend a “SBIR/STTR Grants Information” seminar April 17 at Blue Sky West (116 S. Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland). Networking starts at 11:30 a.m. and the program begins at noon. …
Check out this amazing story from Saturday’s Ledger! We are so proud of our education partners and their capacity for training today’s workforce to meet tomorrow’s needs. Way to go, Polk State College!
The U.S. Department of Commerce, Small Business Administration, and Polk County Central Florida Development Council will host an Exporters’ roundtable geared toward helping local companies attain the tools and contacts to expand their exports. Companies will have the opportunity to network with the roundtable experts…
The Small Business Development Center at the CFDC and USF Poly’s Blue Sky Incubator staff will be offering entrepreneurship counseling and small business advice “on location” next week. This is a great opportunity to get to know people who are experts in getting your business…
If you’re a budding entrepreneur and/or a current business owner, consider attending USFP’s Brilliant Branding Seminar this month. Amy Dennis, expert on branding, marketing and web design and owner of cedesignco in Lakeland, will be speaking at the event. For your convenience, the seminar will be offered in two different locations on…
Exporting doesn't have to be scary. Tapping into the international marketplace can be really beneficial to your company - as long as you do your homework. Luckily, there are a plethora of resources that can make sure you find the right market to hone in…