Category Archives: Polk State College

Polk State Makes First-ever M-List

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Bob Gernert

The Manufacturing Institute, a Washington, D.C.-based think-tank affiliated with the National Association of Manufacturers, has published its first M-List. The list comprises community colleges, technical schools, high schools, four-year colleges and universities that are considered “manufacturer-endorsed.” Institutions named to the … Continue reading →

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Forum for Leadership Video Preview

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Bob Gernert

There’s just two weeks left to register for the inaugural Chain of Lakes Forum for Leadership to be held at the Polk State College Student Center (Winter Haven) on May 10. The day-long program features Bill Graham, a nationally recognized … Continue reading →

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Polk State: Half $ Billion Annual Impact

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Bob Gernert

Polk State College boosts the economy of Polk County by nearly half a billion dollars each year, a study released Monday has found. Idaho-based Economic Modeling Specialists, Intl., (EMSI), conducted the study, as part of a broader examination of the … Continue reading →

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Chain of Lakes Forum for Leadership: May 10 at Polk State

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Bob Gernert

The Winter Haven Chamber Foundation is proud to partner with Polk State College in presenting the inaugural Chain of Lakes Forum for Leadership. The day-long forum will feature Bill Graham – an engaging keynote speaker and valuable training lecturer. He challenges … Continue reading →

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Graduate Polk … Taking Care of Unfinished Business …

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Bob Gernert

Help Make a better workforce for our county … and your business! Graduate Polk, an initiative to increase college completion rates in the Lakeland/Winter Haven metro area, is being coordinated by Polk Vision and chair Dr. Naomi Boyer. In the … Continue reading →

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9th Annual East Polk Economic Summit

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Bob Gernert

Join the business community and students from Polk State as we take a careful look at both national and local economic perspectives the morning after the election! Wednesday, November 7, 2012 Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. Program: 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.  Polk … Continue reading →

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A Towering Tribute to a Great Winter Haven Asset …

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Bob Gernert

The City of Winter Haven joined with Polk State College officials to unveil a newly repainted water tower featuring the Polk State logo. The tower is located at the south entrance to the city and symbolizes the growing partnership between … Continue reading →

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Winter Haven Forms Economic Development Council

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Winter Haven Business Leaders and City Officials announced this week the formation of an Economic Development Council (EDC) for Winter Haven in response to a year-long study by economic development consultants. Angeleu Economics recommended an EDC to help create jobs, … Continue reading →

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Q & A with Peter Chichetto, Candidate for City Commission Seat #3

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Following is a list of questions that we are asked each candidate for Winter Haven City Commission to answer. These are the answers from Peter Chichetto, candidate for City Commission Seat 3.  What motivates you to seek or retain this … Continue reading →

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SOAR Eagles! Polk State College Unveils New Image

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Bob Gernert

In an effort to underscore the educational excellence they strive to represent, Polk State College today unveiled a new series of bold graphics that will represent the college as it moves forward. Polk State President Dr. Eileen Holden noted that … Continue reading →

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