Just as the show must go on, so must teaching and learning. Polk County’s seven universities and colleges are ensuring they do just that, adapting quickly with creative solutions to finish the spring semester and prepare for the summer and fall. Learn more about how each institution is moving ahead in the time of the […]
Aviation and aerospace remain a critical component to Polk County’s economy, and Lakeland Linder International Airport continues to add to that cluster. On the heels of landing Amazon Air in late 2019, Lakeland Linder will now continue its expansion with the announcement that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will add more employees and three […]
The SBA South Florida District Office will host a series of Small Business Recovery webinars to provide the latest information on how the SBA is helping small businesses with their economic recovery from the effects of COVID-19. You may join the conference 10 minutes prior. Limited to the first 500 callers, unless otherwise noted. Date […]
This op-ed by CFDC President and CEO Sean Malott was originally shared by The Ledger. Polk County was a hotbed of activity before all this started, and it’s our job, mission and responsibility to continue to build upon the solid foundation that still exists. When 2020 started, the economy was riding high, unemployment in Polk […]
In the midst of their transitions to online learning, five local institutions of higher learning have found ways to give back to the community it serves. Florida Southern College When news of a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) started hitting the airwaves, professors at Florida Southern College were quick to act on Dr. Brittany […]
Advances in growing and favorable Florida weather offer bright future for citrus season. As growers harvest late-season Valencia oranges, the National Agricultural Statistics Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture projects a slight decrease in orange and grapefruit production from March: About 70 million boxes for oranges, down 1 million boxes. About 5.2 million boxes […]
When AdventHealth predicted it was going to need additional face shields for members of its medical staff treating coronavirus patients, it turned to Florida Polytechnic University for help. That was three weeks ago. Now, students and staff are using 3D printers to make headbands for 4,000 shields. After working out details like a memorandum of […]
As the world copes with Coronavirus (COVID-19), we are all introduced to new routines and some of us do not like change. Whether that description fits you or not, you’re likely to benefit from a few tips to tend to your mental health during this time of crisis. “A lot of people are really anxious […]
Updated on April 13, 2020 This is not a complete list, lenders will be added as information is available to us. If you are a lender and would like to have your information displayed on this page, please email covid@cfdc.org with your application process. Lender Name PPP Loan Participation Application/ Information Bank of America Yes, […]
Florida’s Division of Emergency Management (DEM) is seeking the assistance of Florida manufacturers and suppliers to fill the needs of Florida’s hospitals and emergency care services during the COVID-19 pandemic, including N95 masks, face shields and gowns. To assist companies willing to consider a shift in production lines in order to fulfill critical needs, the […]