Financing Founded by the State of Florida and licensed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) as Florida’s Statewide Certified Development Company, Florida First Capital Finance Corporation (FFCFC) is chartered for

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Global Marketplace Bartow is one of the state’s most-connected regions – with numerous airports, rail lines, highways and ports all located within an hour. The Polk Global Trade Alliance (PGTA)

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Licensing / Permits Florida Division of Corporations www.sunbiz.org 850-245-6052 NEW BARTOW BUSINESS REGISTRATION BARTOW BUSINESS LICENSE Polk County Business Tax Receipt (Occupational License) www.polktaxes.com 863-534-4700 Zoning and Permitting BoCC Land

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Incentives Bartow boasts a pro-business climate, stimulating growth. The Bartow Economic Development Council staff helps companies understand the landscape of business incentives and analyzes their eligibility for local and state

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Realtors The Bartow Board of REALTORS® Inc. is affiliated with both Florida Realtors® and the National Association of REALTORS®. One of the oldest REALTOR® associations in Florida, the Bartow Board

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Central Florida Development Council The Central Florida Development Council is the primary economic development agency for Polk County. Established in1985, its mission is to grow Polk County based on high-skill,

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Florida Scorecard The Florida Scorecard™ provides Florida leaders and local stakeholders with the metrics needed to measure progress within their own communities as we work toward meeting the goals outlined in

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Site Selection Choose Bartow Location, location, location. Bartow is just seven miles south of the Polk Parkway, with its direct connection to Interstate 4. State Road 60, Florida’s Coast to

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Relocate or Expand With a premier location, a cost of doing business that is nearly 10 percent lower than the U.S. average, and a highly educated workforce, the central Florida

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