Margaret and Joanna Sands attended public schools for 12 years in Polk County, spending their formative high school years at Summerlin Academy in Bartow. The military school may have seemed like an odd choice for the STEM-oriented Winter Haven twins, but one thing attracted them: Japanese. “They ended up there because they got interested in […]
Clinical trials produce new drugs that can slow the progress of cancer, boost the immune system and much more. But they also include less-significant but equally important advances that improve a cancer patient’s quality of life. Research into both and much more is taking place at The Lakeland Regional Health Hollis Cancer Center in Lakeland. […]
Most of us probably don’t consider accounting firms when we think about innovation, but that’s one word that’s always on the mind of CliftonLarsonAllen. As a full-service accounting firm, CliftonLarsonAllen is committed to innovation, their community and quality service to their clients. This profile piece highlights the work of one of Central Florida Development Council’s […]
Excitement is building around Catapult 3.0 as construction begins in earnest at its location on Lake Mirror in Lakeland. The new version of Catapult is a bigger, better version than the one that opened five years ago in the basement of the Bank of America building on South Florida Avenue. The Lakeland Economic Development Council, […]
Looking to the future, Florida Polytechnic University is embarking on a two-year project to build a second academic building to continue to prepare the workforce of tomorrow for higher-wage, higher-skill jobs in a burgeoning tech-savvy county. The new 85,000-square-foot building dubbed the ARC — Applied Research Center — will “serve as a research hub for […]
Robotics will be a pivotal economic driver of the future. Robotics could be Polk County’s next boon business, but it also could have the opposite effect, pushing some people out of their jobs. The Lakeland-Winter Haven MSA ranks third among large metro areas vulnerable to automation, according to Brookings Institution report called “Automation and Artificial […]
Three famed architects have their work on display in very public places in Polk County, giving local residents a chance to marvel at the success they found, inspiring others and beautifying our landscape in the process. Their names are familiar to many: Frank Lloyd Wright, Gene Leedy and Santiago Calatrava. Let’s take a closer look […]
CNC Cabinetry, a manufacturer and distributor of kitchen cabinets, countertops, bathroom vanities and vanity tops, moves to Central Florida in a big way. The new facility, a 110,000-square-foot manufacturing and warehousing facility in Davenport, is a huge step forward for the nationally known company headquartered in New Jersey. “We are pleased to welcome the new employer […]
Governor DeSantis could bring new support and enthusiasm for workforce training and development, something needed in Polk County and around Central Florida. “I have heard that he is an advocate for a strong economy, which means a strong workforce for vibrant business growth,” said Stacy Campbell-Domineck, president and CEO of CareerSource Polk, a “non-profit corporation […]
Strong, positive leadership focused on community as well as growth often propels local businesses to greatness, and such is the case with Citizens Bank & Trust. At the helm since 2001, President and CEO Greg Littleton has won the Banker’s Cup Award for his service to community and leadership. In addition, Citizens has been named […]