The Baldwin Group, a national company with a location on Bartow Road in Lakeland and headquarters in Tampa, is an entrepreneur-led advisory firm that provides a wide range of insurance and risk management services. Officially known as The Baldwin Insurance Group, it does everything from: “We serve both businesses and individuals, focusing on customized solutions […]
The winner is announced at the CFDC Annual Meeting on September 25. Camp Margaritaville RV Resort in Auburndale is hosting the event. Two businesses are construction companies and multi-year finalists. One is a newcomer to the awards and the fourth has just recently entered the Polk County market. Together, they are the four small businesses […]
Four long-time large businesses that continue to grow and serve the community are finalists for the Central Florida Development Council’s George W. Harris Jr. Economic Development Award for Success in Large Business. Companies must have at least 100 employees to be recognized. The award is named for George Harris, a former CFDC chairman and president […]
Aviation is one of the leading industries in Polk County. Its footprint continues to grow as a variety of institutions within the community offer training programs for the next generation of workers. “Polk County is becoming a national model for aviation education. With innovative programs, strategic partnerships and a commitment to hands-on learning, the district […]
Florida Polytechnic University welcomed the new academic year on Monday, Aug. 18 with a record-breaking total enrollment of more than 1,900 students. This marks a more than 10% increase over last year’s historic enrollment and the second consecutive year of growth. Prepared and published by Florida Polytechnic University. “This remarkable enrollment underscores the growing recognition […]
Centrally located in one of the nation’s fastest-growing states, Polk County, Florida is uniquely postioned to thrive – especially when it comes to the booming aviation industry. The county is home to four distinct airports: Lakeland Linder International, Winter Haven Regional, Bartow Executive and Lake Wales Municipal. Polk County, FL is Prime for Aviation There […]
La Conferencia de Transformación is an intensive experience. It empowers individuals to tap into their innate abilities, dismantle limiting preconceptions, and achieve extraordinary performance. Prepared and published by Viva Polk Magazine. La Conferencia de Transformación will take place on September 6th, 2025 at Southeastern University. It is an event “where human potential meets boundless possibility”. […]
Polk County Public Schools Superintendent Frederick Heid has been at the top for four years. During this time, he has led the charge to improve the district’s annual grade back to a B. Using data, coupled with understanding, has resulted in the district improving to a B for the 2024-25 school year. Polk County Public […]
Through the Central Florida Development Council, Polk County takes a proactive approach to business recruitment. By responding to promising leads and cultivating strategic partnerships, Polk continues to welcome new companies – producing a ripple effect that benefits our entire community. Prepared by the CFDC and published by the Central Florida Media Group in Central Florida […]
Polk County Public Schools (PCPS) recently unveiled state-of-the-art simulators, which will be used to train students seeking air traffic controller (ATC) careers. Prepared for and published by Polk County Public Schools. The simulators were installed at the Bartow Executive Airport. They are part of a new ATC program available through Traviss Technical College, designed to […]