LIVE HERE
WORK HERE
DEVELOP HERE
LIVE HERE
WORK HERE
DEVELOP HERE
WORKFORCE & TALENT
Highly skilled and educated employees are flocking to Lakeland, and your company stands to benefit from them.
LOCATE & EXPAND
Our real estate market is strong, extensive and growing every day. See what opportunities are already here.
Major employers
Big brands like Lockheed Martin, Publix and Amazon have chosen Lakeland, and for good reason.
OUR LATEST PROJECTS
LEDC Members Making an Impact:
Million Dollars Paid in Annual Taxes
Thousand Jobs EMPLOYED by LEDC Members
Million Dollars paid in one-time Fees
Billion Dollars in Annual Payroll
From Our MEMBERS
“A strong workforce, business friendly environment, and many great communities to live in make Lakeland a great place for Saddle Creek to be.”
“18,000+ college students in Lakeland provides an additional bonus to us as we capitalize on hiring through internships and college recruitment.”
“We are proud to call Lakeland our hometown. There is a strong sense of connectivity and community, where we can live, work, and enjoy all that Lakeland has to offer.”
2024 DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY
$184 Million
IN CAPITAL INVESTMENT
300+
Jobs created
2.5+ Million
SqUARE feet ABSORBED