by WHEDC | May 30, 2018 | Growth & Development
Last month, we shared details about newly established Opportunity Zones in the City of Winter Haven. As of May 29, 2018, some of those same areas now have an additional zone designation – Industrial Development Zone. The Winter Haven City Commission unanimously... by WHEDC | Dec 15, 2016 | Growth & Development, Logistics and Distribution
As you drive by the Winter Haven Municipal Airport, you’ll likely see one of the many planes taking off or landing. Chances are, the aircraft flying by may be seaplanes. But did you know that there are more than 80,000 flight operations per year supported by the... by WHEDC | Jun 1, 2016 | Growth & Development
What do you think when you look at the map below of the City of Winter Haven city limits? Believe it or not, the current city population within these irregular boundaries is 40,000, while the service area for the city is 80,000. How might the community benefit by... by WHEDC | Feb 19, 2016 | Growth & Development
It’s a question asked on countless journeys – whether you’ve asked it yourself, or were asked by kids in the car. A worthwhile trip does have an ultimate destination, but the journey is important as well. For many years, efforts have been made to gain agreement on the... by Julie Sands | Oct 22, 2015 | Growth & Development
From the Winter Haven Chamber Blog: Last Thursday Bruce Lyon with the Winter Haven Economic Development Council (WHEDC) provided Chamber members with a debrief on the findings of the Cypress Gardens Corridor Study. This study was done for the WHEDC through a... 
by cnp | Apr 23, 2015 | Growth & Development
SPECIAL POST FROM STUART L. ROGEL, PRESIDENT & CEO OF THE TAMPA BAY PARTNERSHIP Last week, I visited downtown Winter Haven in Polk County. The town is brimming with newly renovated buildings filled with technology companies located right on top of Verizon’s...