As the aviation and aerospace sector continues to tick skyward in Polk County, Winter Haven is improving its airport to better serve the area’s residents and increase its economic impact in Central Florida. “It is very important for us to maintain and improve our airport infrastructure,” said Winter Haven Regional Airport Manager Alex Vacha. “This […]
A Tampa Bay company aimed at “finding, funding and building the next generation of tech companies” is partnering with Florida Polytechnic University to help Florida’s only STEM-focused university advance students’ ideas for technological innovations. The partnership with Florida Funders, described as part venture capitalist and part angel investor network, fosters potential career placements of students […]
Mental health, access to health services, nutrition and exercise, and deaths of people walking and riding their bicycles continue as some of the top concerns for residents in Polk County, according to the 2020 Community Health Assessment (CHA) completed in May. The county Health Department and its partners gathered and analyzed data to determine which […]
Through the years, Lakeland has taken steps to connect art and people. But today, as the coronavirus continues to isolate so many of us, Lakeland’s arts community is turning to technology to keep people in tune with music, dance, film and more. We all know listening to a choir or a piano recital on an […]
As the county returns to work and businesses expand or locate here, making the best use of space during the COVID-19 pandemic is critical. The Lunz Group has ideas to help you make sure your workspace is as safe and functional as possible, whether you’re working in logistics, health care, entertainment or an office. Team […]
One contract between two companies that operate worldwide has spurred a huge investment in Bartow, a boon for Polk County and the county seat. Peace River Citrus Products started work in June 2020 on a $98 million expansion at its Bartow processing plant, said Rob Clancey, president of the Bartow Economic Development Council. The expansion […]
Clients come first at the newly formed Cyndeo Wealth Partners. Matt Kilgroe said he had worked in the “wirehouse” world, national brokerage firms that include UBS, for almost 30 years when a combination of “pushes and pulls” made the team want to leave and start Cyndeo Wealth Partners in St. Petersburg in June 2020. Cyndeo […]
Like everyone, Citrus Connection has been adjusting to COVID-19, changing its service to adhere to strict guidelines and even handing out 30,000 masks at its Lakeland and Winter Haven terminals. Even though it has had to reduce service when the virus surged, it’s planning its expansion. The county’s mass transit system rolled out four initiatives […]
Two people involved in economic development in Central Florida are leading the state’s premier membership organization for economic development professionals as it navigates the post-pandemic world and fights to restore the state’s Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund program. Marc Hoenstine, director of economic development for Duke Energy Florida, was elected chair of the Florida Economic […]
As cities continue to reopen in the wake of the coronavirus, work that had been put on hold is restarting — to the delight of everyone involved. Businessman Wesley Beck says developing downtown is great for the community. “Walkability is important. It’s a lifestyle to come to work, park your car, see your lawyer and […]