Incoming Central Florida Development Council Chair of the Board Maggie Mariucci knows obstacles stand in the way of continued economic growth in Polk County, and she’s ready to use years of building relationships and problem-solving to help overcome them. “I think the biggest economic development challenges we’re facing as a county revolve around infrastructure issues. […]
A-C-T Environmental & Infrastructure and Springer Construction have been named as finalists on GrowFL’s Florida Companies to Watch – the only two companies in Polk County to be selected from more than 400 nominations statewide. The top 50 companies, a diverse group representing a variety of industries, will complete a second application and further judging […]
Mulberry is growing up, keeping its small-town feel and quality-of-life elements while attracting new businesses and dealing with growth. City Manager Richard Johnson has been at the helm of this Polk County community for the past 10 years, overseeing the growth and a turnaround in the city, and adding more services and events. “We continue […]
The $47 million cutting-edge Applied Research Center (ARC) on Florida Polytechnic University’s campus has opened, providing the only state college devoted to STEM degrees more academic and research space as it plays an increasingly critical role as an engine for economic development. “This striking new building will significantly expand our research capabilities and advance our […]
Companies Interested in Exporting Products or Services The Central Florida Development Council is looking to identify manufacturers that are interested in exporting products to the Mexican market to supply the south-east region of Mexico, including the Yucatan Peninsula. The project includes identifying the company’s readiness for export, the feasibility of the product to enter foreign […]
LEGOLAND Florida Resort is looking for some amazing people to do some awesome work in their marketing department. Check out the available positions below.
Rodda Construction prides itself on being a family-owned company with a family atmosphere at work, one that keeps employees sticking around for years. Two employees have been with Rodda Construction since John Rodda founded the company in 1989. “We have been very blessed to have a very stable, loyal, strong group of employees since we […]
Polk County’s four airports generate an annual economic benefit of $1.8 billion, but they’re not the only ones contributing to growth in that arena. Manufacturers of components used by aerospace companies and NASA also contribute millions more. In 2020, aviation and aerospace produced $41.5 million in GDP for Polk County, according to a JobsEQ report […]
Celebrating its 50th year in operation in 2022, Central Florida Health Care (CFHC) continues to grow and expand the services it provides to residents in Polk, Highlands and Hardee counties. When Chief Executive Officer Ann Claussen joined the health care provider in 2014, there were many opportunities, she said. “We had the opportunity to apply […]
The Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center is the largest single-story building in the world. BRPH was founded in 1964 to support America’s space race. It provided engineering support to that massive building where the Apollo/Saturn V moon rocket was later assembled. What started as a small company has now grown into 40 states […]