Love's Fundraising Campaign - Children's Miracle
CareerSource Polk Youth Participants Lead 2025 Annual Meeting and Best Places to Work Awards
careersourcepolk.com CareerSource Polk Youth Participants Lead 2025 Annual Meeting and Best Places to Work AwardsLAKELAND, FL. (August 21, 2025) – CareerSource Polk celebrated workforce excellence in Polk County by recognizing outstanding community partners, individuals, and businesses. This year’s Annual Meeting carried the theme "T.A.K.E.N.," highlighting how generations are Together Aligning Knowledge, Experience, and New thinking to create meaningful change.
Florida SBDC at USF Team Members Honored for Service and Excellence at the Florida SBDC Network’s Performance Excellence Awards
TAMPA (August 21, 2025) - The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at University of South Florida (USF) proudly announces that several team members were recognized on August 18, 2025 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay during the 2025 Florida SBDC Network’s Performance Excellence Awards, a prestigious statewide event celebrating outstanding contributions across Florida’s nine regional small business development centers. Ambassador of the Year Award: Stephanie Ordoñez Stephanie Ordoñez, Communications
Webber International University Holds 2025 Convocation Ceremony
Babson Park, FL. (August 21, 2025)- As Webber International University prepares to launch its 2025–2026 academic year on August 25th, approximately 120 employees—including faculty, staff, and coaches—came together to celebrate the achievements of the previous year and set the tone for the year ahead. The agenda featured departmental updates from campus leadership and a professional development session led by Dr. Abby Hamilton, a three-time TEDx presenter and published author. Continuing a tradition from
AdventHealth Lake Wales team members donate school supplies to local elementary school
Staff at the hospital donated and delivered to the school 2,528 pencils, about 200 notebooks, 177 boxes of crayons, 287 glue sticks and more than 30 backpacks, among other items. (photo courtesy: AdventHealth) AdventHealth Lake Wales team members donate school supplies to local elementary school Click here to download video of supplies and delivery - courtesy: AdventHealth LAKE WALES, Fla. (Saturday, August 09, 2025) -- AdventHealth Lake
YMCA Child Care is Back in Lake Wales – Let’s Support Local Families Together!
Dear Community Partner,We’re excited to announce that the YMCA Early Learning Center at McLaughlin Middle High School is opening child care services in Lake Wales on August 11, and enrollment is NOW OPEN!This isn’t just a new child care center—it’s a place where children learn and grow, families feel supported, and our community thrives.We invite you to help us spread the word or explore ways we can partner to strengthen early childhood education and care in Lake Wales.What We Offer:Voluntary
AdventHealth Lake Wales first in Polk County to offer groundbreaking gastric pacemaker surgery
Enterra helps patients suffering from nausea and vomiting due to gastroparesis, a rare debilitating stomach disease. (photo courtesy: Enterra Medical) The innovative medical treatment will help patients who suffer from gastroparesis, common in people with diabetes LAKE WALES, Fla. (Monday, August 04, 2025) -- AdventHealth Lake Wales is the first hospital in Polk County to offer the unique FDA approved Enterra treatment. Enterra helps patients suffering from nausea and vomiting due to
GiveWell Community Foundation and United Way of Central Florida launch United Community Indicators D
LAKELAND, FL (July 30, 2025) – GiveWell Community Foundation (GWCF) and United Way of Central Florida (UWCF) are excited to launch the United Community Indicators Dashboard, an online interactive tool that provides snapshots of key metrics that focus on community needs. The dashboard (ucindicators.org) is the second phase of the joint GWCF/UWCF United Community Needs Assessment (UCNA) project, which measured community needs in the tri-county area of Hardee, Highlands, and Polk counties in central Florida.
Warner University - Discounted Online Education
We’re excited to offer a 15% tuition discount on all of our online degree programs to your Lake Wales employees! We know that the Lake Wales community pursues excellence and are committed to serving the people around them—values that align closely with Warner’s mission. This partnership would allow your team members to pursue affordable, flexible higher education while continuing to thrive in their roles. Program Highlights:15% tuition discount on all online programsFlexible scheduling designed for
Webber Int'l Univ. Annual President's Golf Tournament, 9-22-25
Webber International University - President's Golf TournamentMonday, September 22, 2025Register your team or sponsor the event today! Don't miss out!Tournament Rules: •4-Person Scramble •Men play white tee markers, Women play green tee markers, Seniors play gold tees (65+) •You should use each player's tee shot at least 2 times during the round •2 Mulligans per player •Bogey MAX •We have a full field keep play moving •Turn in scorecards at the end of play •HAVE FUN!We will see you on the
Beneath the Surface: What Founders Miss About Risk Until It Bites Back
Launching a startup is often described as a leap of faith, but that metaphor misses something important—it implies a single moment of risk. In truth, starting and scaling a company means walking a daily tightrope, balancing opportunity with uncertainty, growth with exposure, ambition with fragility. The mythology around entrepreneurship loves to spotlight risk-takers as if recklessness is a virtue, but smart founders know better. Risk isn't just something to stomach—it's something to study, strategize,
The CTA, BOI and FinCEN: What Does this Mean for Lake Wales, FL Businesses?
The Corporate Transparency Act may require certain U.S. companies to disclose beneficial ownership information to FinCEN to combat financial crimes. While a Texas federal district court’s preliminary injunction puts this requirement on hold, many experts expect that to be overturned. In that event, failure to file could lead to fines of $500 per day, up to a maximum of $10,000, and possible criminal penalties. Read more for details on how this may impact your business in the future. 1. Determine if
Business Acrobatics: Adobe Tools Help Women Entrepreneurs Nail the Landing
As we celebrate Women's Small Business Month this October, it's important to recognize the innovative tools that empower women entrepreneurs to streamline their operations and drive growth. Adobe Acrobat offers a suite of features designed to enhance productivity, making it easier to manage documents, collaborate with teams, and handle essential business tasks efficiently. For women business owners looking to save time and focus on scaling their ventures, these solutions can be a game-changer in
