SBDC: The Free Business Consultant Every Lakeland Entrepreneur Should Consider By Diego De Jesus Since 1980, the Small Business Development Center at the University of South Florida has aided up-and-coming entrepreneurs in getting their businesses off the ground,...
A New Network of Faith-Based Entrepreneurs Takes Shape in Lakeland By Adam Spafford Regular readers of The Lakelander and members of Lakeland’s business community at large need no introduction to Chrissanne Long, whose tireless efforts to connect local entrepreneurs...
Why Do I Need a Tax Pro? By Diego De Jesus It’s tax season, and everyone is scrounging up their receipts and payment records, calculating digits that’ll sum up to their tax return for the year. Every year it seems like it’s becoming more and more complicated for...
Cassandra Dorsaint seeks to uplift and encourage women through custom gifts. Her new book, Evidence of a Confident Woman, highlights that mission and its importance in our local community. Cassandra Dorsaint believes in honoring and celebrating the women around her....
Photography by Paris Scott Winter Haven has seen immense growth over the past few years. Its thriving downtown, remarkable landscape, and business opportunities create a prime space for investors to engage. Bruce Lyon, president of the Winter Haven Economic...
