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

Joined December 2014
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A special thank-you to the Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital team for graciously hosting our investor members at our June Investor Members. More photos: hubs.ly/Q04ldnH20
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Suncoast Credit Union backs their commitment with action. To date, the credit union has reinvested nearly $60 million back into the communities they serve, along with 48,000 volunteer hours just last year. 🤯 @suncoastCU ✴️ Watch here: hubs.ly/Q04g9S4n0 #CFDCInvestor
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From small businesses to large corporations, Suncoast is dedicated to economic development. 💪 👩‍💼 💸 Lady Alisha Martin shares the unique ways that Suncoast is able to help businesses of all sizes prosper. @suncoastCU ✴️ Watch full podcast: hubs.ly/Q04g9Pj50 #CFDCInvestor
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Igniting a bright future 🔥 ✨ Suncoast and Launch Credit Union recently announced an exciting merger, planned for 2027. @SuncoastCU ✴️ Full episode: hubs.ly/Q04j66km0 ✴️ More on the merger: hubs.ly/Q04j5WsX0 #CFDCInvestor | #InvestorSpotlight
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With soaring improvements in advanced air mobility (AAM), the expansion of SunTrax's testing facility, and a robust, STEM-focused talent pipeline, Polk County is emerging as a leader in autonomous and advanced mobility technologies. 🚁🌟
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ICYMI: Check-out this recap about our Leadership Mission to sunny St. Pete and Pinellas County earlier this month! Thank you to our partners for their support in coordinating this impactful visit. Pinellas County Economic Development @StPeteEDC @DukeEnergy @cyndeowp
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Over 90 years, @SuncoastCU has grown from serving educators to the largest credit union in Florida, serving over a million members in Florida and beyond. ☀️ ✴️ Watch full podcast here: hubs.ly/Q04j0Wzz0 #CFDCInvestor | #InvestorSpotlight
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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.
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We were thrilled to join industry leaders, public partners, and innovators for the FDOT AAM Symposium to explore the future of Advanced Air Mobility and what it means for our communities, infrastructure, and economy. 🚁📈
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As their member base has evolved, so has @SuncoastCU. 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: hubs.ly/Q04g8QgH0 #CFDCInvestor
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Our annual Leadership Mission to St. Pete & Pinellas County was one for the books! A huge thank you to Pinellas County Economic Development, @StPeteEDC, @DukeEnergy, @Cyndeo Wealth Partners and speakers for helping make this impactful experience possible! 👏
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Sitting at the crossroads of the state, Polk County keeps goods moving, businesses growing, and opportunity soaring to the sky. Central Florida provides an ecosystem for businesses to thrive. ☀️🌴
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In our newest Investor Spotlight Podcast, Lady Alisha Martin, Vice President of Economic Development, dives into Suncoast’s history as Florida’s largest and most trusted credit unions and maps their trajectory forward. ✴️ Watch: hubs.ly/Q04g93jR0 #CFDCInvestor
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With our strong infrastructure, unparalleled connectivity, and next generation talent, Polk County has all the elements to make business prosper. Reach out today for a confidential consultation, and find out what makes Polk County Florida's Best Place for Business. 💼🤝🏽
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Have you voted yet?? We're supporting @CareerSourceP in raising money for their Workforce Incentive Awards! 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!
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