DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY
For the last 30 years our office has tracked development activity in Lakeland. From Publix Super Market’s corporate headquarters to craft brewers and food manufacturers, to healthcare and high-tech e-commerce logistics centers, Lakeland is home to a multitude of industries that are shaping our future. In the last 18+ months we have seen an increase of 3+ million in square feet, $300+ million in capital investment and over 500 jobs announced. Want to know the latest in Lakeland? Stay up-to-date below, and learn about the last ten years:
| NEW INDUSTRY | ||||||
| Company | SQ. FT. | Jobs | Investment | Type of Deal | ||
| Ashley Home Furniture | 709,420 | 120 | $75,000,000 | Purchase | ||
| Trazmotion | 64,160 | $4,500,000 | Lease | |||
| Dawn Food Products | 48,074 | 25 | $9,000,000 | Lease | ||
| Wastequip | 45,000 | 25 | $3,000,000 | Lease | ||
| By Alexa Rae | 41,600 | 10 | $3,000,000 | Lease | ||
| Handgards LLC | 30,000 | $2,000,000 | Lease | |||
| Sodexo Operations | 15,000 | 5 | $2,000,000 | Lease | ||
| Total (7 Companies) | 953,254 | 185 | $98,500,000 | |||
| EXISTING INDUSTRY | ||||||
| Company | SQ. FT | Jobs | Investment | Type of Deal | ||
| Crown Laundry | 26,250 | 10 | $2,000,000 | Lease | ||
| ISN | 14,500 | 10 | $1,200,000 | Lease | ||
| Total (2 Companies) | 40,750 | 20 | $3,200,000 | |||
| COMBINED TOTALS - New & Existing | SQ. FT. | Jobs | Investment | |||
| 9 Companies | 994,004 | 205 | $101,700,000 | |||
| Retail: | ||||||
| South: | Aldi, J. Crew Factory, Nordstrom Rack, Sola Salons, Chicken Salad Chick | |||||
| North: | Academy Sports, Lakeland Antique Mall | |||||
| Downtown/Central: | Hakucho, Pals Candy Shop, Alzaytoon, Moo Town, Parlor Doughnuts, Bar Vasco, Market on Kentucky, East of These | |||||
| Sq. Ft.: includes net new square footage leased, bought or built | ||||||
| # of Jobs: includes net new jobs | ||||||
| Estimated investment: includes real estate lease, purchase cost or building cost | ||||||
| * Office | ||||||