Two Polk County organizations were honored with the distinguished CFDC Success in Business Awards, recognizing their commitment to business growth, community impact, and economic development. The Chair’s Award recognized outstanding public service and leadership, while attendees heard from NASA’s Moon Base Transportation Office director about the future of lunar transportation.
On Thursday, September 24, the Central Florida Development Council hosted its 2026 annual meeting in the Skylight Hangar at the SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus. Each year, the event provides an opportunity to celebrate Polk County’s economic prosperity, and this year was no different.
“At the heart of our work is a simple goal: create lasting economic opportunity for the people who call Polk County home. That means attracting new investment, supporting existing businesses, and creating quality jobs that strengthen our communities and our economy,” said Sean Malott, President and CEO of the Central Florida Development Council. “Over the past year, Polk has continued to see that vision take shape.”
Community members gathered for an evening of connection and celebration as CFDC’s investor members recognized outstanding Polk County businesses with the distinguished Success in Business awards. The organization’s highest honor, the Chair’s Award, celebrated the leadership and service of a dedicated public servant…