East Polk Committee of 100 : The Power of the Region

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Population: 559,664
Proj. Growth: 612,505
Median Age: 38.38
Avg. Household
Income:		 $42,235

LUXURY OFFICE CONDOMINIUMS PLANNED

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Amanda-Jo Nicholson
Govoni Properties and Investments, Inc.
001-863-551-1300 ext. 25
amanda@gvint.com  

LUXURY OFFICE CONDOMINIUMS PLANNED FOR DOWNTOWN AUBURNDALE 

Auburndale, Florida, April 14, 2008 Govoni Properties LLC (Auburndale, Florida) has acquired the final tract to develop an 8000+/- square foot luxury office condominium project in the heart of Downtown Auburndale, Florida. The as yet unnamed project will offer lease, option and purchase opportunities with prices from $165 per square foot, or $13 NNN. 

According to Brian R. Govoni, of Govoni Properties, LLC, “This project provides a previously unavailable real estate opportunity in Downtown Auburndale; namely the possibility to purchase Class A office space in blocks as small as 900 square feet, and to beat the price increases in commercial property that will likely result from the location of USF in Auburndale, and the continued development of the residential corridor along 559”. 

Govoni Properties and Investments, Inc. (Auburndale, Florida) have been appointed as exclusive sales/leasing agent for the project. 

The single story building will consist of approximately six modern office condominium units of various sizes, and will provide: 

-   Convenient access to Downtown 
   Auburndale, Interstate 4, The Polk 
   Parkway and the proposed USF and
   Lake Myrtle sites.
-  Ample parking on site.
-   Private exterior access to each unit.
-   “Move-in ready” units, with minimal 
   interior build out required.
-   Sale, Lease and Lease Options
   available.  

Govoni Properties and Investments, Inc. are seeking broker participation in selling this exciting project, and will offer generous commissions to outside brokers. 

To register interest and receive priority updates on this project, please call or email the above.   

Polk Community College's Corporate College Headquarters

The Polk Community College’s Corporate College has moved its headquarters and classroom facilities from the PCC/University of South Florida joint campus in Lakeland to the Airside Center, 3515 Aviation Way, Lakeland. The college signed a long-term lease with the City of Lakeland to use 25,000 square feet at Airside Center.

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Posner Commons Open for Business

The Posner Commons development at the southeast corner of Highway 27 and I-4 is the northeast region’s new hot spot.  A number of retail stores will open this month, with more to follow throughout the year. Posner Commons is a fantastic new addition to the Haines City NE Polk County region and a great resource for the local employee pool. 

 

Stores open now:  Belk and Target. 

 

Stores opening soon:  Books-A-Million, Staples, and Best Buy. 

 

Stores opening late summer:  JC Penny, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Ross, Michael’s and Pet Smart.

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Florida Engineering and Design Wins The Best Places to Work Award by Polk Works

On February 7, 2008, Polk Works / WorkForce 2020 honored Florida Engineering and Design, Inc. (FEDINC) as one of the top small companies who excelled to the top of the Best Places to Work ranking based on workplace practices and policies.  Also as a part of the Success Rally, United Way Success By 6 announced their finalists and winners of the Spirit of the Family Award that recognizes companies with the most family friendly workplace policies.  Florida Engineering and Design, Inc. was recognized as one of the finalists for the 2007 Spirit of the Family Award. 

Florida Engineering and Design, Inc. (FEDINC ) impressed the judges because the company believes that investing in employees will give the company external value.  The firm believes in health and wellness, creative work-life solutions, social fun, a vibrant community spirit and diversity for every employee.  Employees enjoy a generous benefits package, flexible work schedules, and on-going training just to name a few.  The company has a strong commitment to community involvement and participates in a variety of community service activities.  Robert A. D’Aiello, P.E., is the President and oversees 25+ employees.  The FEDINC management team also includes Mickey R. Lee, P.E., Vice President; Johnny A. Molina, Vice President; and Leila A. Wadsworth-Carden, Office Administrator. 

The Best Places to Work Award, developed by Polk Works / WorkForce 2020 in 2003, recognizes companies in Polk County who are taking the lead in developing quality workplaces that improves the quality of life for employees and their families.  Winners of these awards are the most innovative in the areas of motivating and retaining employees, training and development initiatives, and workplace practices that show their commitment to work/life issues.

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Groundbreaking for Haines City's New ALDI Headquarters and Distribution Center

ALDI, a discount grocer that offers customers a smart alternative for select, quality items, was joined by Polk County Commissioners, Haines City officials, Central Florida Development Council and Haines City Economic Development Councils at their groundbreaking ceremony January 31, 2008, for the company's Florida headquarters and distribution center.   The $40 million, 500,000 SF distribution center will support 25 new stores opening in central Florida in the fall of 2008 and will initially employ about 100 people.  On average, jobs for ALDI's headquarters and distribution center locations will pay more than 125 percent of a typical Polk County area job.  Within the next 24 months, including store employees and the staff at the distribution center, ALDI will employ over 300 people. ALDI is known for its high quality, private label brands and is able to offer these popular alternatives without forcing consumers to buy in bulk.  Shoppers can expect to find everything from the best in fresh fruits and meats, frozen foods, dairy and bakery products to canned goods, paper products and boxed goods.

 

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