There are 5 article(s) tagged Lakeland Economic Development Commission:

• June 2022

  • Work to begin on second and final phase at Lakeland Town Square

    The recently completed $42 million Phase 1 includes 138 flats and 21,200 square feet of commercial space, as well as amenities like a clubhouse and pool for residents.

    By Michael Waddell June 27, 2022

  • Lakeland officials hear what BlueOval City can mean to the area

    Lakeland’s Economic Development Commission gets an overview of expected impact of the Haywood County project that is generating 32,900 construction jobs to build the megasite, and about 6,000 net new jobs for the site’s assembly facility, battery plant and recycling facility.

    By Michael Waddell June 24, 2022

• November 2021

  • Lakeland hires national retail recruiter

    Commissioners say Retail Strategies can “market us to regional and national brands that have a hard time understanding Lakeland.”

    By Michael Waddell November 09, 2021

• October 2021

  • Lakeland EDC recommends hiring retail recruitment firm

    Economic Development Commission encourages the city’s Board of Commissioners to hire retail recruiter Retail Strategies to assist with bringing desirable businesses to the area.

    By Michael Waddell October 31, 2021

• July 2021

  • Restaurateur seeks Railgarten-like venue for Lakeland

    According to Lakeland’s economic development specialist, a Downtown Memphis business owner who resides in Lakeland wants to bring a venue like Railgarten or Carolina Watershed to the suburb.

    By Michael Waddell July 24, 2021