This year, on its 50th anniversary, the annual SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo will pay special attention to attracting young women to aviation, even providing a special breakfast with guest speakers. The Women ACES Breakfast will be held at 7:30 a.m. April 10 to “champion women in aviation … and showcase the talented women who […]
The future of flight is now, and the 50th annual SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is devoting a Plaza to it during the April 2024 Fly-In. “The Future ‘n Flight Plaza is a new component of the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo,” said Jane Winter, vice president of Strategic Partnerships for SUN ‘n FUN. “We […]
Steve Baricko has had many titles in many careers, but he’s singularly focused on one these days: president and chief marketing officer of the disabled-veteran owned Office Furniture Solutions of Tampa. The Ybor City company sells commercial office furniture — everything from adjustable height desks and chairs to lounge and lobby furniture — to governments, […]
Three leaders in the aviation industry in Polk County agree on one thing – the future is sunny, and the skies are clear. Much of their optimism starts with the recent announcement that Lakeland International Airport (KLAL) landed Avelo,a commercial airline, and has announced service to New Haven beginning in June. But there’s so much […]
The Apiary Secures Financing to Move Further into Developing Creative Content Brad Lunz has taken his degree from the Savannah College of Art & Design and his architectural background full circle, developing content and brands at The Apiary, the creative branch of the several companies he owns. The Apiary started when The Lunz Group merged […]
Are you looking for an exciting new career opportunity where you can showcase your graphic design talents, contribute to a team and grow your marketing skills? The Graphic Design & Social Media Associate is responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring Central Florida Development Council’s brand, personality, tone, look and voice across platforms and design projects, […]
As Polk County continues to grow, the Central Florida Development Council continues its mission to attract new companies and retain ones already here, and it’s sharing its progress and successes with a new business development model that incorporates lead development through various stages. Recent new to Polk Companies include: Projects and leads in 2024 continue […]
With construction exploding in Polk County, thanks to the increasing number of businesses and residents moving here, our local companies stay busy. More than 52% of the civilian workforce in Polk County was female from 2018 to 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In December 2023, the latest statistics available, almost 15,000 people worked […]
Five health system providers operating in Polk County all agree: 2023 was a good year, one in which they opened new buidings, built new programs, partnered in new initiatives and ensured the community is as healthy as possible. With a population growth rate that continues to lead the state and nation, and the ratio of […]
Working with family and building relationships in a county he loves, Randy Knapp has developed RLK Real Estate & Development and Margaritaville into two entities that serve the community in many ways. “I have a lot of people involved in the company, and they are so helpful,” said Knapp, the sole employee of RLK. He […]