Lakeland, Florida

KUBRA Shares Innovative Customer Experience (CX) Solutions at CS Week 47 Conference

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

TEMPE, Ariz., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- KUBRA, a leading provider of customer experience management solutions for some of the largest utility, insurance, and government entities, today announced its presence and lineup of presentations at the CS Week Conference taking place from May 2-4 in Charlotte, NC.

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  • CS Week is one of the most prominent learning and networking events supporting utilities in North America and the world.
  • KUBRA is taking this opportunity to showcase new, innovative technologies and to share its industry research and client experiences during conference presentations.
  • "Being able to participate at the premier educational and customer service conference for utility professionals is always an incredible experience," says Randy Langley, Chief Revenue Officer of KUBRA.
  • To learn more about KUBRA, visit booth #406 at CS Week 47 or book a meeting here .

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Aviation & Investments Returns to SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo under the theme 'Soaring into The Bahamas Golden Jubilee'

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Friday, March 24, 2023

NASSAU, Bahamas, March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) is excited to announce its return to the annual SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo under the theme "Soaring into The Bahamas Golden Jubilee".

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  • NASSAU, Bahamas, March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) is excited to announce its return to the annual SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo under the theme "Soaring into The Bahamas Golden Jubilee".
  • The aerospace expo, scheduled for 28 March – 2 April in Lakeland, Florida, will feature The Bahamas as the exclusive destination and a proud leader of general aviation in the Caribbean region.
  • "We hope to deepen our relationships with trusted partners such as SUN 'n FUN, as The Bahamas expands its focus and investments in the aviation industry," said Parliamentary Secretary, the Hon.
  • Over the past five years, private aviation delivered more than half a million passengers to The Bahamas.

LGI Homes Opens in Resort-Style Lakeland Community

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Monday, August 2, 2021

LAKELAND, Fla., Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LGI Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ: LGIH) today announced the opening of Riverstone , its newest community in Lakeland, with a lineup of upgraded, single-family homes.

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LGI Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ: LGIH) today announced the opening of Riverstone , its newest community in Lakeland, with a lineup of upgraded, single-family homes.
  • At Riverstone, LGI Homes is building one-story, single-family homes that range from 1,401 to 1,984 square feet.
  • Embodying the LGI Homes CompleteHome package, every new home at Riverstone features included upgrades at no extra cost.
  • Since 2018, LGI Homes has been ranked as the 10th largest residential builder in the United States based on units closed.

LAKELAND COLLEGE CREATES ENGAGING AND SUCCESSFUL TRADES PROGRAMS ONLINE

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Monday, July 12, 2021

Lakeland College provides a unique, hands-on learning approach, even in an online learning environment.

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  • Lakeland College provides a unique, hands-on learning approach, even in an online learning environment.
  • Powered by Brightspace, Lakeland College brought their automotive and engineering programs online and created fully online courses for parts technicians.
  • Thanks to the Brightspace platform, instructors have made rich use of the technology to create state-of-the-art online courses.
  • Leading the way for online courses in the trades industry, Lakeland College shatters all doubts that hands-on training can be successfully delivered online.

New grant to help Florida Poly attract more girls to high-tech careers

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Monday, June 28, 2021

LAKELAND, Fla., June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --A new grant awarded to Florida Polytechnic University will help the University connect with and inspire more high school girls with an interest in STEM and high-tech careers.

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --A new grant awarded to Florida Polytechnic University will help the University connect with and inspire more high school girls with an interest in STEM and high-tech careers.
  • This fall, the grant will fund the purchase of STEM kits that highlight the University's different areas of study.
  • It will also assist in transporting high school students to the Lakeland, Florida, campus for in-person educational activities and help provide lunch and additional supplies for these visits.
  • Sukhraj said Florida Poly faculty members will speak to these groups of students and help inspire their interest in careers in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

New members add tech-industry insight to Florida Poly Foundation Board

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

LAKELAND, Fla., June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Three new members have been appointed to the Florida Polytechnic University Foundation Board.

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Three new members have been appointed to the Florida Polytechnic University Foundation Board.
  • Michael Tschanz, Adrian Muhammad, and Ryan Whittemore contribute their expertise in engineering, technology, industry, and entrepreneurism to the Foundation's Board of Directors.
  • "We are very fortunate to welcome Adrian, Michael, and Ryan to the Foundation Board," said Kathy Bowman, Florida Poly's vice president of Advancement and CEO of the Florida Polytechnic University Foundation.
  • Hunt also was reappointed to the position of Foundation Board chair and Jack Harrell III was reappointed vice chair.

Lakeland Fresh Farms Launches in Metro Detroit

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Corace, a former Crain's 40 Under 40 honoree and Wayne State University Engineering Hall of Fame member, serves as president and CEO of Lakeland Fresh Farms.

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  • Corace, a former Crain's 40 Under 40 honoree and Wayne State University Engineering Hall of Fame member, serves as president and CEO of Lakeland Fresh Farms.
  • Lakeland Fresh Farms products include:
    Pure Romaine smooth and crisp red and green baby romaine leaves.
  • Headquartered in Chesterfield Township, Mich., Lakeland Fresh Farms grows high-quality greens year-round, utilizing the most environmentally and socially responsible business practices.
  • Lakeland Fresh Farms products are 100% free of pesticides and herbicides as well as animal byproducts.

For Lakeland Associate Carmen Smith, “There is Room for Everyone to Develop & Grow at GEICO”

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021

GEICO just increased the starting salary in its Lakeland office and offers competitive pay and great benefits.

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  • GEICO just increased the starting salary in its Lakeland office and offers competitive pay and great benefits.
  • She found the job at GEICO after seeing a hiring advertisement in the Lakeland Ledger and started in the sales department with limited sales experience.
  • While she attended school, worked full time and raised a blended family with five kids, GEICO was there to support her.
  • There is room for everyone to develop their personal career plan and find opportunities within the GEICO family either in Lakeland or any of our other offices, Smith said.

Parkway and Silverpeak Break Ground on 5 Million-Square-Foot Industrial Park in Lakeland, Fla.

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Monday, May 24, 2021

Orlando-based Parkway Property Investments, LLC and Silverpeak Real Estate Partners broke ground last week on Lakeland Central Park , a 740-acre Class-A industrial development near the intersection of Interstate 4 and the Polk Parkway in Lakeland, Fla.

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  • Orlando-based Parkway Property Investments, LLC and Silverpeak Real Estate Partners broke ground last week on Lakeland Central Park , a 740-acre Class-A industrial development near the intersection of Interstate 4 and the Polk Parkway in Lakeland, Fla.
  • We are thrilled to partner with Parkway on this exciting industrial development, added Brett Bossung, a partner at Silverpeak.
  • We believe that the projects location, design and scale will position Lakeland Central Park as a premier industrial park in Central Florida.
  • Parkway will develop and manage Lakeland Central Park and has named JLLs industrial brokerage team as the exclusive leasing agent.

NetVU Confirms Its Commitment to Helping Members Thrive Post Pandemic

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

That was the theme of the annual meeting of NetVU, The Network of Vertafore Users , which serves as the official kickoff to Accelerate , insurtech\xe2\x80\x99s first and longest running annual event for independent agencies and carriers.

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  • That was the theme of the annual meeting of NetVU, The Network of Vertafore Users , which serves as the official kickoff to Accelerate , insurtech\xe2\x80\x99s first and longest running annual event for independent agencies and carriers.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cIn the past year NetVU made tremendous progress and accomplished more than I could have imagined.
  • Top Contributors for 2020 were:\nSpecial recognition was given to retiring board members Joe Clabaugh of the Cincinnati Insurance Company in Cincinnati and Michelle Hoffert of Baldwin Risk Partners in Lakeland, Florida.
  • For more information about Vertafore, visit www.vertafore.com .\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210519005706/en/\n"