The Community and Economic Development Department’s Business Resource Office was developed to increase local support for new and expanding businesses. Team members within the Business Resource Office have a variety of specialties are economic development, real estate, development review, and business tax administration. Business Resource Team members will also serve as a dedicated point of contact for businesses through the entire development process, from site evaluation and selection to development and site plan review, building permitting to certificate of occupancy, and business tax receipt issuance.
Our goal is to build and maintain strong relationships with Lakeland’s business and entrepreneurial community. Advocating and promoting businesses while also connecting them with valuable resource partners.
We offer:
- Responsive and communicative assistance - Predevelopment consultations when evaluating new locations or remodel projects - Advocacy for new and expanding businesses - Multi-departmental coordination within Lakeland’s developmental departments - Collaboration and support with entrepreneurs and business leaders