Having served clients for over three decades, what was a boutique graphic design firm has evolved to meet changing market needs and trends. Expanding services, growing impact and building talent. Today, CNP continues its work with Polk County clients old and new while growing Echo Delta, a spinoff that focuses on higher education recruitment for […]
Like every city in Polk County, Winter Haven is reaping the rewards of rapid growth, which, City Manager T. Michael Stavres said, “speaks to the city’s continued commitment to an exceptional quality of life.” It’s also battling the challenges. “The city is seeing growth in residential (single and multi-family), commercial (retail and restaurants), hospitality, medical […]
Home Solution Title and its commercial side, Commercial Solution Title, work hard to ensure the people they represent in real-estate transactions have no problems in the future with their titles. Home Solution Title is a full-service title company. It was founded in 2008 and purchased by current owner Tara Birchfield in 2019. Their mission is […]
Florida Polytechnic University and Lakeland’s Catapult have partnered to enhance each group’s ability to shape innovation in Polk County. “Our partnership with Catapult represents a pivotal milestone in advancing economic development in Polk County and Central Florida. By bringing Florida Poly’s high-skill students, world-class faculty and top-tier rankings to the table, alongside Catapult’s innovative resources […]
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 […]
A connection the Central Florida Development Council (CFDC) made five years ago has led to the creation of the Frostproof Business Park, a property owned by Ben Hill Griffin Inc. (BHG). Competitiveness and shovel-ready sites continue to be a topic of increased importance. Speed to market and mitigation of risk drive decisions. Sites that have […]
Polk County Public Schools (PCPS) is holding a series of meetings to help inform parents and students about their educational opportunities. “Our School Choice Showcase offers parents a chance to connect with school staff and students from across the district to learn about the various programs we offer,” said Leann Bennett, Senior Director of Career, […]
A.O. Construction and Wagner Construction were two well-established companies when A.O. bought the latter in May 2023. Now that all of Wagner’s open contracts have been completed, the company has been renamed A.O. Wagner Construction – and its future looks bright. “The name change reflects the merger,” said A.O. Wagner Construction President Gannon Olmert. “After […]
If you’re looking for guidance to being competitive in today’s business climate, the Central Florida Economic Development (CFDC) can offer insights as it hosts the 2025 EconDev Forum- “Being Competitive in Today’s Market.” Gray Swoope, President/CEO of VisionFirst Advisors in Tallahassee, will share his expert insights and actionable strategies to help communities thrive in today’s […]
Last year brought big changes to ChastainSkillman, the Lakeland-based engineering and land surveying firm. It was purchased by Houston-based DCCM, which handles design, consulting, and program and construction management services nationwide. “Uniting with DCCM creates new opportunities for ChastainSkillman,” the company’s CEO, Jay Chastain, said in a press release announcing the acquisition. “Leveraging DCCM’s extensive […]