Vice Admiral Nancy Hann of NOAA will be the Keynote Speaker at this year’s CFDC Annual Meeting. The meeting will be held October 23rd at the SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus in Lakeland. “We are thrilled to have NOAA’s Vice Admiral Hann join us and share her knowledge and love for the atmosphere, our oceans […]
Tracy Mouncey & Associates is a community and government relations firm in Lakeland. It provides innovative solutions to challenges clients face. Services include crisis management, image creation, media and government relations, and more. A Davenport native, Tracy Mouncey started the multi-disciplinary firm herself in 2010. Mouncey loves the environment, focuses on building relationships, appreciates her […]
Polk County’s four airports continue to grow to keep up with everything from cargo and commerical airlines to flight schools and recreational activities. Three educational institutions- Polk County Public Schools, Polk State College, and Southeastern University- are supplying local talent to work as pilots, mechanics, managers and more. “The fact that we have so many […]
With four airports that serve different clientele growing in different ways, Polk County is in an envious position. It is located in the center of a growing state with a soaring aviation sector. Not only that, but Polk has creative leadership, a qualified talent pipeline and developable land. Aviation is a constantly evolving industry, and […]
Commerical air service, cargo operations and avionic experts, to name a few, are the backbone of Polk County’s soaring aviation industry. Polk County’s airports account for nearly $2 billion in economic impact in Polk County, according to the 2022 Florida Statewide Aviation Economic Impact Study. Local companies and organizations, along with several educational institutions, account […]
CareerSource Polk has been honoring the Best Places to Work in Polk County for the last 20 years. On Aug. 15 it continued the tradition while also highlighting the opportunities offered by having multiple generations in the workforce. CareerSource Polk is a private, nonprofit administrator of workforce funds. This year’s theme, “The TALK,” included a […]
Avelo Airlines has been flying out of Lakeland International Airport (LAL) for less than two months. And it has already announced a major expansion. “Avelo is the perfectly suited commercial air partner for Lakeland and Polk County,” said Lakeland Mayor Bill Mutz. “High service, lower cost and easy proximity will extend the ease of travel […]
The Central Florida Development Council is seeking a dynamic and motivated Business Development Associate to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in driving Polk County’s economic growth by conducting in-depth market research, generating high-quality leads, and supporting business attraction and retention initiatives. Responsibilities will include This position requires research […]
Webber International University is doubling down on its commitment to educate students and further train current employees. Their focus is in the healthcare and information technology (IT) industries. They have been working with an online company to develop its corporate workforce initiative. MedCerts is a national training provider offering eLearning solutions in the high-demand areas […]
Finalists for the Central Florida Development Council’s Jim Brantley Economic Development Award – Success in Small Business each use their experience to build and maintain relationships to better serve their customers. The winner of the Success in Small Business award will be announced at the CFDC’s annual meeting on September 26th at the SUN ‘n […]