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Quality of Life

“We are a company that knows that our investment in technology and innovation gives us the lead in cost containment and accuracy. However, it is our people and their commitment to service that really distinguishes us from our competitors. We know that we will find a workforce in Polk County that will be the basis for our continued growth.” – Damien Lamendola, President and CEO of WelldyneRx in Lakeland

  • Central Florida’s Polk County covers 2010 square miles of land, dotted with more than 554 fresh water lakes ideally suited for fishing and boating activities.
  • Our 585,000 citizens are entertained, educated and enthralled by our cuiltural, historic and arts assets which provide venues for dance, music, reflection and the performimng arts.
  • Polk County has an award-winning 91,000 stiudent K-12 Public School System with two nationally recognized International Baccalaurate schools and more than 30 Career Academies.
  • More than 1.5 million tourists visit Polk County annually to visit our popular vacation destinations.  To learn more about these unique attractions, please click here.
  • Polk County is known as the phosphate mining, water skiing, bass fishing and citrus processing capital of the world.
  • Within a 100-mile radius, Polk County has access to 500,000 students at three major research universities, the state’s only polytechnic university and numerous colleges, state colleges and technical school.

 

 

Testimonials
"The county's business environment and the ongoing support of the CFDC have helped us achieve [our] goal for many years and we look forward to our continued partnership."
- Charles Matthews, VP Operations, Florida's Natural Growers
"We initially targeted Polk County because of its obvious logistical advantages, but we were immediately impressed by the tremendous support and cooperation we received from the CFDC. A building can be built anywhere, but what makes a project...successful is a cooperative relationship with community leaders and the availability of a dedicated and reliable workforce."
- David Behm, VP, Aldi Inc.
"From a personal and business perspective, being new to Polk County has been a very positive experience. We are excited to live and work in Polk County and look forward to what the future has to bring in terms of growth and opportunities."
- Stacy Hackworth, Facility Manager, Ferguson
"We found the economic development atmosphere and support from Polk County to be a true asset in our decision to locate our new, state-of-the-art facility in Lakeland. When you are building the most advanced manufacturing facility your industry has ever seen, you have to have confidence in the long-term commitment of the community. We found just that in Polk County and are pleased to be one of their newest business neighbors and partners."
- Ross Dalton, President, GTECH Printing Corporation
"In 1962, State Farm opened its doors in Winter Haven, which is now our Florida headquarters. We are so proud to be a part of this great Polk County community. Polk County provides State Farm with a workforce that brings diverse talents and experiences to provide the quality service our State Farm customers expect and deserve."
- Jim Thompson, Sr. Vice President, State Farm Insurance