The mission of the Central Florida Development Council (CFDC) is to grow Polk County, Florida's economy based on high-skill, high-wage sustainable businesses
Lakeland, Florida
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Welcome new Investor Member, TriCircle Pavers!
TriCircle Pavers is a Florida-based company that manufactures premium concrete pavers for driveways, patios, pools, walkways, and commercial projects. #CFDCInvestor #PolkProspers
Meet our 26|27 Board Chair, Brandon Clark!
Brandon is the President of @TheRuthvensInc, a third-generation, family-run industrial warehouse and real estate developer in Polk County, FL. We are looking forward to his year of leadership!
More: hubs.ly/Q04BQ1Fn0
"We're builders at heart." | Meet Voss Construction Management, a general contractor with deep roots right here in Polk County. The company serves clients from the Orlando area to Tampa and south toward Port Charlotte.
Read more: hubs.ly/Q04Bycjw0
#ICYMI: We are still reminiscing on our 2026 Annual Meeting 🤩
Thank you to all our attendees and sponsors who made this night one for the books. 🌌
Head over to our Facebook for the full album of photos: hubs.ly/Q04z4HhL0
October is Manufacturing Month! From innovation to job creation, manufacturing strengthens our economy. Polk County’s central location and distribution network give manufacturers a competitive edge.
Learn more about Advanced and Tech-Enabled Manufacturing in Polk County: cfdc.org/target-sectors/adva…
Celebrating the leadership of our Outgoing Board Chair, Emery Smith | Emery, thank you for your steadfast leadership and grounded approach to economic growth in Polk County. We are immensely grateful for your service to the CFDC Board!
🍊More about Emery: hubs.ly/Q04z_P-Y0
Honoring Outgoing Board Members
Rick Garcia, former CFDC Aviation Chair, is President and CEO of @GCAvionics. His legacy exemplifies his dedication to aviation and aerospace education.
📚 Read more about Rick's time with the CFDC: hubs.ly/Q04y-kl90
🎥 Hear colleagues share their reflections on Rick's contributions to the CFDC: youtu.be/Ko89teLPFdg?si=22_7…
Honoring Outgoing Board Members | Immediate Past Chair Dave Shepp, partner at the @SouthernGroupFL. He joined the CFDC Board of Directors in 2019.
📚 Read more about Dave's time with the CFDC: hubs.ly/Q04y-0YV0
🎥 Hear colleagues share their reflections on Dave's contributions: youtu.be/BAlNE9LmsGM?si=GdD5…
Still reflecting on last week's annual meeting, an evening celebrating the people, partnerships, and businesses that move Polk forward. Congrats to all of the honorees @AEROflysnf and GMF Steel Group + Chair's Award recipient Bill Beasley.
Full recap: cfdc.org/cfdc-2026-annual-me…
Event photos: facebook.com/media/set/?set=…
Welcome to our new investor, Publix Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU)! 🎉
Headquartered in Polk County, PEFCU is a member-owned cooperative that serves the financial needs of Publix associates and their family members. Welcome, PEFCU! #CFDCInvestor #PolkProspers
Read more: cfdc.org/investor/publix-emp…
The latest @FloridaTrend Polk County Profile shines a spotlight on the the people, businesses and strategic investments that showcase Polk County as a place for sustainable economic growth.
Read more on our blog: hubs.ly/Q04y4Jfj0
Shout out to our 2026 Meeting Sponsors! ✨ We are just a few days away from our Annual Meeting, and can't wait to welcome you all. Thank you, Sponsors!! #CFDCInvestor #CFDCAnnualMeeting
Thank you so much to our Enterprise Sponsors for the 2026 CFDC Annual Meeting! 🎉 We’re proud to have your continued support and commitment to making a difference in Polk County. #CFDCInvestor #CFDCAnnualMeeting