The mission of the Central Florida Development Council is to grow Polk County, Florida's economy based on high-skill, high-wage sustainable businesses. The CFDC is responsible for recruiting new businesses to Polk County and helping existing businesses expand. We focus on domestic and international business recruitment and expansion, business advocacy and global trade development in Central Florida’s Polk County. Get to know the CFDC today, where you can find all the resources you need to start, grow and expand your business in Polk.