Lakeland, Florida, – Polk County, Florida is primed for soaring aviation growth. To highlight this valuable industry, business and community leaders gathered at the Central Florida Aviation Industry Breakfast to discuss the opportunities ahead for aviation. During the breakfast, two expert panels explored the aviation industry on both a macro and micro level as well […]

Medline Industries Inc. has completed an 830,000-square-foot distribution center in Polk County, company officials say. The nation’s largest privately held maker of health care-related products began work on the $45 million industrial project in the Polk Commerce Center, in Auburndale, in late 2016. Stacy Rubenstein, a company spokeswoman, says the facility — slated to employ 100 […]

The 2017 Tax Act was recently passed and represents the most significant change to the tax code in over 30 years. The tax reform legislation was signed into law by President Trump on Friday, December 22, 2017. One of the key factors driving tax reform was reducing the corporate income tax rate in order to be […]
Recently, CFDC President Sean Malott had the opportunity to discuss economic development in Polk County with The Ledger Newspaper. The following is reposted from the article. Sean Malott offers a welcoming hand-shake, even to those he’s never met before. It’s an important trait to have when you’re in the business of attracting companies to your […]

The Central Florida Development Council held its 2017 CFDC Annual Meeting yesterday at Haus 820 in Lakeland. The highlights of the evening included the presentation of the George Harris Jr, Economic Development Awards and hearing an inspiring address about traveling to space from the evening’s keynote speaker. The event was sponsored by several Central Florida […]