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Construction program expands to 3 more Polk schools

Published on November 30, 2018 | By Margarita Alfaro

EAGLE LAKE — It wasn’t the rumble of thunder, but the screech of a radial arm saw that provided the aural backdrop for an event celebrating the expansion of Polk Coun...Read more

Polk Entrepreneur Highlights Frank Kendrick

Published on July 23, 2018 | By Margarita Alfaro

Frank Kendrick, CEO and founder of NuJak Companies, shares how he was able to turn a family tragedy into a successful small business that has grown into a statewide enter...Read more

Florida Scoreboard

Published on June 12, 2018 | By Margarita Alfaro

Did you know??? You can keep track of the latest economic indicators (H.S. graduation rates, population, unemployment, etc) in Florida and Polk County at the Florida S...Read more

Leadership Lakeland Graduates Class XXXV

Published on May 11, 2018 | By Margarita Alfaro

Thirty participants graduated Thursday from the Leadership Lakeland Class XXXV at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. Leadership Lakeland is an annual program designed ...Read more

Rodda-NuJak Host Subcontractor Outreach Event – April 27, 2018

Published on April 17, 2018 | By Margarita Alfaro

NuJak Sponsors UF 27th Annual Small Business Opportunity Fair + Summit

Published on April 17, 2018 | By Margarita Alfaro

University of Florida Small Business & Vendor Diversity Relations 27th Annual Small Business Opportunity Fair + Summit Wednesday, May 2, 2018 Location ...Read more

NuJak to build new Self-Help Federal Credit Union Apopka Branch

Published on March 20, 2018 | By Margarita Alfaro

We are excited to partner with Self-Help Federal Credit Union in building their new bank in Apopka, Florida! We hope you can join us for the Groundbreaking Ceremony t...Read more

UF DCP Alum Wins Top Spot in Gator100

Published on March 1, 2018 | By Margarita Alfaro

The 2018 Gator100 was announced and DCP had 18 companies on the list, including three of the top ten and the top two overall. The Gator100 recognizes and celebrates th...Read more

Frank Kendrick Recognized as a Florida Poly ChangeMaker

Published on February 21, 2018 | By Margarita Alfaro

Florida Polytechnic University ChangeMaker - Frank Kendrick Building Florida Poly from the ground up. 🏗 Meet the Florida Poly #ChangeMaker whose construction compa...Read more

Florida’s bet on Technology, Private Equity pays off for the state

Published on January 23, 2018 | By Margarita Alfaro

Technology companies and other growth businesses that have received funding from a state investment program have created nearly 17,000 Florida jobs in the nine years sinc...Read more

Florida Ranks 3rd for Small-Business Job Growth in 2017

Published on January 4, 2018 | By Margarita Alfaro

Florida ranks third for small-business job growth, despite a slight decline in its rate from last year, according to one report. A study by human resources company Pay...Read more

NuJak Holiday Hours

Published on December 21, 2017 | By Margarita Alfaro

NuJak Companies, headquartered in Lakeland, FL, will observe special hours during the holiday season.  Our office will be closed on the following days: Friday, Dece...Read more

Southeastern Graduation set for Friday

Published on December 11, 2017 | By Margarita Alfaro

Graduation for Southeastern University students will be at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2017 at Victory Church on Griffin Road in Lakeland. A total of 436 students w...Read more

Florida Fast 100 No. 10 – NuJak Development

Published on September 18, 2017 | By Margarita Alfaro

NuJak Development in Lakeland describes itself in one word: “trailblazer.” Entrepreneurial spirit and a passion to build a sustainable community led to the creation...Read more

Leadership Lakeland Announces 35th Class

Published on August 30, 2017 | By Margarita Alfaro

Leadership Lakeland announed it’s 35th class last week. The latest class includes: ‒ Margarita Alfaro, marketing director, NuJak Companies. ‒ Teresa Fay Am...Read more

Gov. Rick Scott stops by to honor NuJak

Published on August 30, 2017 | By Margarita Alfaro

LAKELAND — Two Sundays ago, Frank Kendrick sat in church as his pastor, Wayne Blackburn, announced that someone in the congregation “is going to receive an incredible...Read more

2017 Fast 50: NuJak Companies

Published on April 17, 2017 | By Margarita Alfaro

What are some key accomplishments your company has achieved in the past 12 months? In March, NuJak moved into our new office — doubling the size from our previous sp...Read more

Lakeland Regional Health marks 100 years of care

Published on April 3, 2017 | By Margarita Alfaro

No one escapes the sufferings of birth and death, and for those pivotal times Americans have community hospitals. In Lakeland, that hospital is Lakeland Regional Health M...Read more

Lakeland Regional Health and BayCare get national recognition on Great Places to Work list

Published on March 14, 2017 | By Margarita Alfaro

Two Polk County hospital systems — Lakeland Regional Health and BayCare — are on Becker's Hospital Review's 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare. Lakeland Region...Read more

Florida Board of Governors to meet at Florida Poly

Published on January 24, 2017 | By Margarita Alfaro

Florida Polytechnic University will host the Florida Board of Governors on Wednesday and Thursday in the Innovation, Science and Technology Building at the school. T...Read more

City to Study Four Sites for Parking Garage

Published on December 30, 2016 | By Margarita Alfaro

  LAKELAND - The city will examine four downtown locations to build a parking garage city leaders hope will enliven blocks seen as underutilized while addressing ...Read more

Polk County’s Holiday Closings

Published on December 20, 2016 | By Margarita Alfaro

  LAKELAND, FL - All federal, state county and municipal offices will be closed Monday for the Christmas holiday. County offices and courts will be closed Fri...Read more

Legoland to open beach resort in Winter Haven in 2017

Published on December 2, 2016 | By Margarita Alfaro

  WINTER HAVEN — There may be no actual ocean, but Polk County could soon be a destination for those looking for a beach getaway. During a media session Wedn...Read more

Publix pitches 700 new jobs in $4.2 million incentives request

Published on December 2, 2016 | By Margarita Alfaro

Publix Super Markets is applying for more than $4.2 million in tax refunds, tax exemptions and cash incentives in exchange for adding 700 jobs and a $28 million facility ...Read more

Online discussion tonight at Florida Poly

Published on November 30, 2016 | By Margarita Alfaro

Florida Polytechnic University will host an online discussion today titled #STEMTalks "The Internet of Things (IoT): A Future of Constant Connection." There is a revol...Read more

Holden to retire from post at Polk State College in July

Published on November 29, 2016 | By Margarita Alfaro

  Eileen Holden on Monday announced her retirement as president of Polk State College after more than 11 years in the position. Holden, 61, announced her decis...Read more

Citrus Connection expanding service in Lakeland, Winter Haven

Published on November 28, 2016 | By Margarita Alfaro

LAKELAND — New routes and expanded service are small victories for Citrus Connection, the public transit agency that has made incrementalism its primary tactic followin...Read more

VISTE seeks volunteers for Thanksgiving hot-meals program

Published on November 14, 2016 | By Margarita Alfaro

LAKELAND — Volunteers are needed for VISTE’s Thanksgiving hot-meal program for infirm seniors. No registration is required. Just show up by 3 p.m. at The Lakeland ...Read more

Early voting for Nov. 8 election starts Oct. 24

Published on October 10, 2016 | By Margarita Alfaro

BARTOW — Early voting for the Nov. 8 general election will begin Oct. 24 and run through Nov. 5, according to the Polk County Supervisor of Elections Office. Voting ...Read more

PSC’s Aerospace Program Coordinator Receives FAA Award

Published on October 3, 2016 | By Margarita Alfaro

LAKELAND - In his 52-year career as a pilot, Mike Courtney flew for three major airlines, accumulated 24,000 flight hours, met the stewardess who would become his wife, a...Read more

Lakeland Regional (LRH) Joins Mayo Clinic Care Network

Published on September 28, 2016 | By kadmin

LAKELAND –  Today, Lakeland Regional Health and Mayo Clinic announced the start of a new collaborative relationship with the addition of Lakeland Regional Health to th...Read more

In its third year, Florida Poly enrollment tops 1,300

Published on August 21, 2016 | By Margarita Alfaro

LAKELAND — More than 1,300 students will start at Florida Polytechnic University on Monday when the school begins its third year of classes. It's nearly double the n...Read more

A Renovated Playground by NuJak to open Nov. 19

Published on August 17, 2016 | By Margarita Alfaro

BOCA RATON - The wait to experience Boca Raton's new science playground is almost over, park officials say. Visitors to Sugar Sand Park at 300 S. Military Trail will h...Read more

Polk businesses land on list of fast-growing businesses

Published on July 22, 2016 | By Margarita Alfaro

LAKELAND — A trio of Polk County businesses have zoomed onto the Fast 50. Although it sounds like the latest installment in a certain Vin Diesel street-racing franch...Read more