Pending approval, Southeastern University in Lakeland will launch a new medical sciences master’s degree in the fall 2023 to better prepare students for medical school – the only program of its type in Polk County. The Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS) will “provide a solid foundation for students aiming to begin advanced medical […]
Polk County’s strategic location, access to labor and consumers, advanced technology and favorable business climate make it a prime place for logistics and supply chain operations, attracting companies like Amazon Air. “Polk County is a prime example of real estate’s often cited mantra, ‘Location, location, location,’ ” said Grisselle Centeno, the David P. and Constance […]
Founded in 1934 by local educators as Hillsborough County Teachers Credit Union, Suncoast Credit Union has grown so much that it is now the largest credit union in Florida with 75 full-service branches and 2,400 employees. “Throughout the years, we’ve grown and expanded our membership to include anyone who lives, works, attends school or worships […]
Today, USI has over $2.5 billion in revenue and 10,000 associates in nearly 200 offices across the U.S. That includes the Maitland office, which serves Polk County and Central Florida. USI stands for Understand, Service and Innovate, which are its core principles, said Kaylea Frantzis, a partner and Employee Benefits Practice Leader in the Maitland […]
Aviation Week’s MRO Americas 2023 conference is giving Polk County an opportunity to make contacts that could lead to more maintenance, repair and overhaul company locating here. “This an important trade show to recruit businesses involved in MRO activates to Polk County,” said Alexander Price, the Central Florida Development Council’s Business Development manager. “With Florida […]
As it continues to grow, Florida Polytechnic University is offering more degrees and certificates to help keep up with demand for students graduating with STEM degrees. Florida’s only state university dedicated solely to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), Florida Poly will introduce two new bachelor’s degrees – civil and industrial engineering — in the […]
Giving Polk County’s youth an opportunity to gain experience and make money while doing so is the goal of two CareerSource Polk summer programs. CareerSource Polk is a private, nonprofit administrator of workforce funds. Its mission is to be the innovative leader to ensure and sustain a quality workforce for today and the future. For […]
New ticketing, new parking areas and expanded Wi-Fi are just three of the things SUN ‘n FUN organizers have done to improve the experience of the internationally known event, which generally is considered the kickoff to the air show “season.” Online sales are up 40% over the previous year for the 49th annual SUN ‘n […]
Marcobay Construction has a rich history in local construction – it’s left its mark on many recognizable buildings in Polk County. And it’s still going strong, working on a variety of projects as it prepares to enter its 50th year in 2024. Marcobay was founded in 1974 by John Andras, a local structural engineer who […]
Polk County continues to rank high on a myriad of lists, from the best retirement location to the perfect location for your business. Recently, it ranked 14th on a list of mid-size metros with the most jobs created by new businesses at 4.6%. Northport/Sarasota/Bradenton topped the list at 12.1%. Given the tremendous growth the county […]