Originally published on ExpansionSolutions.com When your business has access to 10 million people within 100 miles while in an area with an alluring business climate and explosive population growth, success follows. There’s a reason why Publix Super Markets, Legoland Florida Resorts, Florida’s Natural, Nucor Steel Florida and Amazon Air all call Polk County home. Ideally […]
According to the latest Census, Polk County grew faster than the state and the nation over the last decade, increasing in population 20.4% from 2010. That means we grew to 725,046 people, up from 602,095. That growth outpaced: Florida’s 15% increase. Nearly 21.5 million people now call Florida home, an increase of 2.7 million people […]
The Cabana Club is changing the way RVers settle in for the night, offering a high-class, luxury resort that includes numerous amenities and the perfect location to travel to nearby tourist destinations. Randy Knapp, CEO of RLK Real Estate & Development, developed the 66-acre site near Lake Myrtle in Auburndale to attract those who arrive […]
Joe P. Ruthven’s first crack at owning his own business, the OK Tires shop in Lakeland, may be why The Ruthvens remain committed to helping small and medium-size businesses find the perfect location to grow. “We kind of always had our heart in it for the smaller guy, and it’s great to watch them grow,” […]
The coronavirus changed almost every aspect of our lives in 2020, including air travel. But one thing remains: The need for pilots, airplane maintenance technicians and crew cabin members is great. Polk County’s colleges are preparing the next generation. The 2020 Boeing Pilot and Technician Outlook, a respected report in the industry, projects that in […]
With an economic impact of more than $1.5 billion, great weather, a talent pipeline and more, Polk County’s aviation industry is flying high as Aviation Day approaches on August 19. There are several reasons why Central Florida is a great place to become a pilot, the first: our four airports, each with its own niche. Lakeland […]
Florida Southern College’s move to buy the former St. Joseph’s Academy and move its graduate nursing program there will help supply the county with nurses with advanced degrees who can help provide quality health care. “Nurses with advanced degrees are prepared to assume various roles, such as a health care provider (NP), nursing leadership and […]
Twenty-five years ago, the bill that authorized the creation of Florida Bright Futures Scholarships became law when then-Gov. Lawton Chiles refused to sign it. Since the funding for it was approved a year later, 2.8 million students have received those scholarships, totaling $6.8 billion. All that contributes to supplying a talented workforce in Polk County […]
Lakeland Linder International Airport keeps expanding and improving, attracting companies large and small to do business there and working with state and federal agencies to continually upgrade its facilities. To help the airport continue in its efforts, the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Lakeland Linder a $3.6 million grant to improve its taxiways. H.D. […]
One local company has been involved in two of the biggest statewide stories of 2021, gaining national attention as it uses its knowledge and resources to guide others and solve problems. A-C-T Environmental & Infrastructure was founded by Rob Kincart in 1987 in Lakeland as a professional environmental contracting and consulting firm called American Compliance […]