Have you ever thought about where the food you consume comes from? Many don’t, which is why National Agriculture Day is held each year. On March 18, we can take a minute to thank farmers of all kinds as part of this year’s theme – Agriculture: Together We Grow. One of Ag Day’s goals is […]
Greg Ruthven with Central Florida warehouse specialists The Ruthvens was awarded the Soaring Eagle Award by Scouting America. Prepared and published by The Ruthvens. Scouting America is an organization created to teach values, leadership, and citizenship skills. This year, they have awarded Chairman and CEO of The Ruthvens, Greg Ruthven, the Soaring Eagle award. His […]
Spherion Staffing & Recruiting has been in business for 78 years. However, it wasn’t until Larry Miller left the corporate world and decided to open up a franchise in Lakeland in 1986 that it entered Polk County. “He wanted to work for himself, to own his own company,” said Rachael Maldonado, Spherion’s Business Development Manager. […]
Delivering services for the new residents and attracting new businesses are top priorities for City of Bartow leadership. “In 2025, Bartow anticipates the completion of several capital improvement projects, including the new fire substation, public works facilities and parks facility improvements,” said Mike Herr. Herr became city manager of the county seat of Polk […]
After six years, Saunders Real Estate has transitioned away from the SVN (Shared Value Network) franchise. They are returning to their roots and will operate as an independent brokerage in an expanding area in the Southeast. Former Florida legislator Dean Saunders founded the firm nearly 30 years ago. It focuses on large-acreage land and commercial […]
World Engineering Day- March 4- is a special day meant to highlight hard-working engineering firms like ChastainSkillman | DCCM. The work they do is invaluable, shaping the future of engineering and contributing to the sustainability of the community for decades to come. About ChastainSkillman | DCCM ChastainSkillman | DCCM initially served the phosphate industry, then […]
On World Engineering Day (March 4), companies like A-C-T Environmental & Infrastructure have a more than deserving spotlight shone upon them. Their work plays a vital role in building a better and more sustainable future. About A-C-T Environmental Founded by Rob Kincart in 1987 in Lakeland as a professional environmental contracting and consulting firm called […]
On World Engineering Day, we seek to celebrate companies who provide engineering, mechanical and industrial services. Ridgeback dutifully and enthusiastically services Polk County, helping to keep things running smoothly and providing 24/7 emergency response services. About Ridgeback Ridgeback is a certified mechanical contractor that specializes in installations, repairs and maintenance of industrial and mechanical equipment. […]
Engineering is an essential component of sustainable development and innovation. On World Engineering Day, we recognize the impact engineering has on industries and communities. World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development is celebrated at the start of March each year. March 4th was proclaimed engineering day by UNESCO in 2019. The goal is to raise awareness […]
To celebrate World Engineering Day (March 4), we highlighted Kimley-Horn and their work to positively impact the community and companies. About Kimley-Horn Kimley-Horn is a full-service, employee-owned, multidisciplinary consulting firm offering a broad range of engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services to clients in both the private and public sectors. Over the years, they […]