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 […]
As Florida Poly approaches the fall semester in their seventh year, the University continues to make waves in innovation. Professor Shaping the Future of Rhinoplasty Following up on previous research that started more than two years ago, an assistant professor in computer science at Florida Polytechnic University is making it easier for doctors to achieve […]
The future for business is looking brighter – throughout the country and especially here in Polk County, Florida. This year has been one of transition and adjustment, but local leaders are optimistic about business conditions and enthusiastic about new post-pandemic opportunities. Growth forecasts are tracking with national trends. Chief Executive’s July poll of U.S. CEOs […]
Living in Polk County, many people do not think of Port Tampa Bay and the services it provides businesses and residents here. But as one of the nation’s largest ports, it provides an $18 billion economic impact in the region and serves much of the Americas and beyond. In Florida, Port Tampa Bay is the […]
A career in logistics can range from truck driver or forklift operator to warehouse supervisor or corporate executive. Whatever the title, one thing seems certain: the field is a growing part of the economy in Polk County. “Logistics is a growth industry that has proven time and again to withstand fluctuations in the economy and […]