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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Polk County Leaders Earn Tampa Bay Business Journal Power 100 List Honors
Four Polk County leaders representing health care, higher education, banking and the grocery business have landed on the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s annual Power 100 list. The Power 100 List will be featured in the March edition of the Business Journal. The Polk honorees are: In its ninth year, the list showcases “the area’s most […]

New Shovel-Ready Business Park Prepared through the Site Readiness Process
A connection the Central Florida Development Council (CFDC) made five years ago has led to the […]

Polk County Public Schools Hosts School Choice Showcase Events to Highlight Special Offerings
Polk County Public Schools (PCPS) is holding a series of meetings to help inform parents and […]

“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.
