Publix Super Markets Inc. has won the Employer of the Year Award from the Washington, D.C.-based United Cerebral Palsy organization. Publix was nominated for the honor by UCP of Central Florida, which recognized the company's "commitment to diversity and helping people reach their full potential…
United Way of Central Florida surpassed its goal for the 2012-13 fund drive, raising pledges of just more than $8.8 million, officials said. A smidgen better than the previous year's pledges of $8.76 million, the increase was cause for celebration Thursday evening at the organization's…
Publix Super Markets Inc. had a profitable start to 2013.
First-quarter earnings were up 15.1 percent annually to $471.3 million, while sales climbed 6.1 percent to $7.5 billion, the company announced Wednesday. Same-store sales (transactions at locations open at least a year) increased 3.9 percent.
Earnings per…
United Way Worldwide recently gave the Mosaic Co. a Summit Award, its highest corporate honor, for its national and international philanthropic efforts, including helping to feed the hungry in Africa, Guatemala, India and Central Florida.
Agape Food Bank and Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE),…
For the sixth consecutive year, Florida Southern College has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for its commitment to community service and service learning.
The college was one of fewer than 700 nationwide and just 23 in Florida to be named…
The Central Florida Development Council would like to thank the City of Lakeland for becoming its newest investor! We appreciate your support and look forward to working with you towards a bright Polk County future!!
Publix Super Markets Inc. was honored as one of Fortune magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For, ranking No. 77 on this year's list, up from No. 78 last year.
This marks the 16th consecutive year Publix has made the Fortune list, and the Lakeland-based grocery…
The Central Florida Development Council (CFDC) has a busy year ahead, but the organization's fundraising push has been an early success.
The public-private economic development group went through a major reorganization in September 2012, revamping itself with the aim of increasing financial contributions from the private sector and…
Florida Southern College President Anne Kerr has been inducted into the Tampa Bay Business Hall of Fame. Kerr is Florida Southern's 17th president and the first woman to hold such a position in the college.
She is one of four people awarded the honor for 2013.…
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…
