With a business-friendly tax climate, low operating costs and access to more than 10 million consumers within 100 miles, it’s easy to see why businesses prosper in Polk County.
Florida’s best place for business
Polk’s strategic location positions businesses at the center of the state and at the heart of the global marketplace. With regional connectivity, lower cost of living, a robust talent pipeline and responsive incentive programs, Polk County is Florida’s Best Place for Business.
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View AllPolk Vision Enters Year 20 With a Vision Refresh
As Polk Vision turns 20, its leaders realized it was time that the vision for the future be updated. They spent many months seeking input from stakeholders and the community at large. Now, the Vision Refresh is rolling out, with an updated path forward. For 20 years Polk Vision has monitored “local conditions, identifying and […]
Polk Manufacturing Sector Gaining Traction, Seeing Growth on MFG Day
Polk County’s history is steeped in agriculture and phosphate, but its future is rooted in the […]
Two CFDC Investors Upgrade to Visionary Level, Reap Benefits
Two investors in the Central Florida Development Council- Cyndeo Wealth Partners and Florida Southern College- upgraded […]
“Nucor Steel has found Polk County to be an exceptional community to work with to ensure the success of our plant. We look forward to growing here and creating a positive economic impact for all of Polk County.”
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In 2020, Polk County was ranked No. 1 for having the most diversified economy in the state. Our central location and business-friendly tax environment have made Central Florida a strategic choice for companies across a wide range of industries.