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Polk County Business News Highlights Expo
The 1,000-member Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Polk County, teaming up with its sister chambers throughout Florida, will be hosting an International Business Expo intended to show what can be offered by Florida to the international business community. The 2014 Business Convention for the Americas/Mission Florida will be held on October 16 and 17…
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New Florida GI Bill to assist employment of veterans
After World War II, the GI Bill provided military personnel returning from the conflict with access to education and training for employment. The same programs have not been readily available to veterans of the Vietnam, Desert Storm, and now Afghanistan and Iraq wars. On March 31, Gov. Rick Scott signed the Florida GI Bill, which…
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Polk County Business Growth: Legoland to Add New Call Center
Here at KB Staffing, it’s always interesting to see how the businesses in our area of Polk County are growing and expanding. Many of them have added on new buildings or added a new wing. It is a pleasure and an honor to be a part of these developments, as many of these businesses have…
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Polk County Population Growth Demands More Jobs
A new report by RealtyTrac, which studies population and rental income data, revealed that Polk County has been named the nation’s fifth-best market in the country for renting homes to baby boomers with almost 25 percent of Polk’s population being comprised of boomers in 2013. Since many boomers are experiencing major life changes that often…
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Simplified Staffing Solutions as Polk County Jobs Increase
In a recent study conducted by WalletHub.com and publicized in The Ledger, the Lakeland-Winter Haven area, which includes all of Polk County, ranked 90th out of 100 for the best places to work for a small business. The study narrowed in on the 100 largest metropolitan cities in the nation, noting “small businesses employ 47…
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Adjust to Industry Trends With Temporary Staffing Solutions
In today’s fast-paced world, you might as well throw your crystal ball out the window. Nobody can predict the future with 100% certainty. But when it comes to handling staffing needs, experience in industry trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor activities can be your guiding light. This is where a savvy staffing agency comes into play,…
