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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- Cornhole Sign Up September 17, 2024SIGN UP YOUR BARN BOOGIE CORNHOLE TEAM HERE! The Barn Boogie event is an evening dinner and dance held at Sackett Ranch, 4720 Hancock Lake Rd., Lakeland, FL 33812, and features a barbecue dinner prepared by our own Wayne Harrison, music and free beer & wine. This event has a casual country/western feel, and is […]
- Barn Boogie September 8, 2024Community EventBarn Boogie Date: October 3, 2024 Where: Sackett Ranch, 4720 Hancock Lake Rd., Lakeland, FL 33812 Time: 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Contact: virginia@bartowchamber.com Admission Price: $60 per person regular price $10 Early Bird Discount until September 16th Sponsorships available Projected Attendance: 200 REGISTER TO […]
- Bartow Tour de Tow Bike Ride set for September 21 September 1, 2024Community EventTour de Tow Bike Ride SIGN UP TO RIDE HERE. Date: September 21, 2024 Where: Front Page Brewing Company, 190 S. Florida Avenue, Bartow Time: Saturday 8:00 a.m. start; registration at 7:00 a.m. Hosted by: Main Street Bartow, Inc. and Bartow Cycling Events Main Street Bartow, Inc. and Bartow Cycling Events are gearing up […]
- Diversity Luncheon – 2024 August 20, 2024Community EventDiversity Luncheon Date: September 18, 2024 Where: Bartow Civic Center 2250 S Floral Ave, Bartow, FL 33830 Admission Price: $20.00 Projected Attendance: 250 BUY TICKETS OR SPONSOR HERE. Nominate Now - 2024 Diversity AwardGet ready for an inspiring event! The City of Bartow’s Community Relations Committee (CRC) is thrilled to announce our Diversity Luncheon […]
