The Central Florida Development Council (CFDC) is Polk County’s Economic Partnership as designated by the Polk County Board of County Commissioners. Founded in 1985, CFDC transitioned into a private, not-for-profit organization in 2015 through a strategic partnership with the Polk County Board of County Commissioners and the local business community to focus on countywide economic development initiatives.
The mission of the CFDC is to grow an economy based on high-skill, high-wage sustainable businesses. We focus on domestic and international business recruitment and expansion, business advocacy, facilitating collaborative partnerships and advancing strategic initiatives in Central Florida’s Polk County.
Sean Malott
Sean Malott is the President and CEO of the Central Florida Development Council (CFDC), where he leads the strategic economic development efforts for Polk County. In this role, he drives initiatives that promote business recruitment, expansion, and investment throughout the region.