commercial and industrial development. In addition, Polk County has more rail than any other location in Florida.
Bartow is located within one of the highest growth metro markets in the southeast United States, and one of the most attractive areas in which to operate a business. With an available labor force backed by numerous training programs, the area provides the precision, technical and service skills a company may require.
Our strategic location positions you at the center of the state and at the mouth of the global marketplace with more rail miles than any other community in Florida, and access to four major roadways and four general aviation airports, including Bartow Executive Airport and Industrial Park. Tampa and Orlando’s international airports are within an hour’s drive. Polk County truly is one of the most connected locations in the Southeast.
When it comes to lifestyle, Bartow is a short drive to some of the most popular attractions and resorts in the world. If you like the beach, you have your choice of the Gulf of Mexico or the Atlantic Ocean, just a short drive away. Art, entertainment and cultural opportunities are just about limitless. Combine that with great weather and a low cost of living, and you’ve got one of the best places to live, work and play.
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- SPCA Florida Adoption Center Features Pets Of The Week March 14, 2023SPCA Pets Of The Week – You Know You Want One!Capital City Today Preview all of the adoptable pets at www.spcaflorida.org/adopt. To meet or adopt a pet, schedule an appointment online at: www.spcaflorida.org/appointment or contact the SPCA Florida Adoption Center at (863) 577-4615. Prior to adoption all pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped, up to […]
- Celebrating 103 Years: Tourney Benefits Students February 19, 2023Herb Dixon Golf Tourney To Provide Scholarships For High School SeniorsCapital City Today 2023 HERBERT DIXON CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT SIGN UP ONLINE TO PLAY HERE! Only once in 100 years or maybe 103 years, do the stars align, and they are due to tee off during the 2023 Herbert Dixon Charity Golf Tournament, sponsored by […]
- 2023 Polk Politics Candidate Forum February 15, 2023Chamber EventKeeping The Community Together Date: March 14, 2023 Where: Bartow Civic Center, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Admission Price: Free to the public WATCH A LIVESTREAM OF THE CANDIDATES FORUM HERE. You may sign up to be notified of the event at that YouTube link also! Polk Politics Political Rally and Candidate Forum is held […]
- Frost Law Firm, PA Bartow Bloomin’ Arts Festival February 2, 2023Community EventBloomin’ Arts Festival Welcome to the 52nd Annual Bloomin’ Arts Festival On behalf of the Bloomin’ Arts Committee, sponsors and the Bartow Community, we welcome you to this year’s festival. We are proud to host more than 100 of the best artists from around the United States. The Bloomin’ Arts Festival is hosted by […]
