Central Florida Development Council

06/01/2026

We were thrilled to attend the Grand Opening of Mulberry North Health Center! The new facility will continue Central Florida Health Care, Inc.'s mission of providing quality healthcare to residents of Mulberry. Congrats on this amazing accomplishment!

05/29/2026

ICYMI: Check-out this recap about our annual Leadership Mission when we traveled to sunny St. Pete and Pinellas County earlier this month! ☀️🌴

From impactful tours and insightful presentations to meaningful conversations and new connections, this year’s trip brought together Polk County’s business and community leaders in a powerful way. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for two days of meaningful connection, collaboration, and idea-sharing. Special thanks to Pinellas County Economic Development, Greater St. Petersburg Area EDC, Duke Energy, and Cyndeo Wealth Partners for their invaluable support in coordinating this impactful visit and helping foster cross-county partnerships.

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05/28/2026

It's Aviation Month, and in Polk County, the future of aviation is soaring. ✈️✈️✈️

From advanced air mobility testing and aerospace innovation to cargo logistics and flight training, Polk County continues to strengthen its position as one of Florida’s emerging aviation, aerospace and defense hubs. Swipe for our highlights on what makes Polk County an industry leader in this cutting edge industry!

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05/27/2026

Over 90 years, Suncoast Credit Union has grown from serving educators to the largest credit union in Florida, serving over a million members in Florida and beyond. ☀️

Tune into our latest Investor Spotlight to hear from Lady Alisha Martin, Vice President of Economic Development, on how Suncoast lives out its mission of supporting the financial lives of their members.

✴️ Watch here: https://hubs.ly/Q04g9vpY0

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05/25/2026

Today we honor and remember the brave U.S. military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. 🇺🇸 Thank you for your courage, dedication, and sacrifice.

05/21/2026

Congrats to Christina Criser Jackson from United Way of Central Florida on being recognized by Polk Vision with the “Spirit of Leadership Polk” Award. Your community impact is immeasurable!

Congratulations to Christina Criser Jackson on being recognized by Polk Vision with the “Spirit of Leadership Polk” Award!

We’re also proud to celebrate our partners at Freedom Tour for receiving the organization award. These recognitions reflect the power of leadership, collaboration, and service in strengthening our community.

05/20/2026

We were thrilled to join industry leaders, public partners, and innovators for the Florida Department of Transportation AAM Symposium to explore the future of Advanced Air Mobility and what it means for our communities, infrastructure, and economy. 🚁📈

As Florida's AAM headquarters, Polk County is prepared to support this emerging technology and advance a new mode of transportation for the state.

05/19/2026

Be on the lookout for a new landmark in Winter Haven! SouthState Bank is partnering with Six/Ten LLC to develop their headquarters in a new downtown location, a move that will increase foot traffic and economic activity in the city center.

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SouthState Bank's new investment will make Downtown Winter Haven the home of Florida’s largest headquartered bank.

05/19/2026

As their member base has grown and evolved, so has Suncoast Credit Union. Lady Alisha sees Suncoast’s legacy as amplifying affordable housing, upscaling workers, and creating unique economic opportunities for all their members.

✴️ Watch the full podcast to learn more about Suncoast’s legacy: https://hubs.ly/Q04g9CVs0

05/18/2026

Just over a month left to vote for Sean to be CareerSource Polk's Man of the Year! Remember, each $5 vote benefits CareerSource Polk's Workforce Inventive Awards, which ultimately assists our community members. Voting closes June 20th!

Vote here: https://www.careersourcepolk.com/vote-for-man-of-the-year/

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We're supporting CareerSource Polk in raising money for their Workforce Incentive Awards, which assist with transportation, childcare, housing stability, education, food insecurity and more. Vote for Sean now until June 20th to help raise funds for this amazing organization and name Sean as CareerSource Polk's Man of the Year!