City News Blog: Central Florida Business Expo Returns for Third Year Brining Business Leaders Together from Across Central Florida

City News Blog: Central Florida Business Expo Returns for Third Year Brining Business Leaders Together from Across Central Florida

City News Blog: Central Florida Business Expo Returns for Third Year Brining Business Leaders Together from Across Central Florida

Lakeland, FL (August 31, 2026) - For the third consecutive year, the Central Florida Business Expo (CFLBE) will return to the RP Funding Center (701 West Lime Street, Lakeland, FL 33815) in Lakeland in partnership with the City of Lakeland on September 29-30, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The full-day event will bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs, nonprofit organizations, corporate teams and community partners from across Central Florida. The day will bring opportunities to connect, learn, and engage, with exhibitors, sponsors, educational sessions, and business resources designed to help organizations build relationships, exchange ideas, and identify new opportunities.

This year's theme, "Breakthrough: Leading Change, Unlocking Growth," focuses on the challenges and opportunities facing today's business community. As organizations navigate changing markets, advancing technology, workforce shifts, and evolving customer expectations, the Expo will connect attendees with resources and conversations that can help support future growth.

"The Central Florida Business Expo reflects the continued growth and momentum we're seeing in Lakeland and across Polk County," said Shawn Sherrouse, City Manager for the City of Lakeland. "We're proud to partner on an event that brings together business leaders from across Central Florida and creates meaningful opportunities for connection, coordination, collaboration and long-term economic growth."

"As Polk County continues to grow, it's important that we create spaces where businesses can connect, collaborate and move forward together alongside government, nonprofit and private-sector partners," said Chrissanne Long. "When these conversations happen in the same room, real opportunities begin to emerge, and that benefits the entire business ecosystem."

Businesses, organizations and community partners can participate in the Expo as attendees, exhibitors, or sponsors.

For more information about the Central Florida Business Expo, including exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities and attendee registration, visit CFLBE.com.

About the Central Florida Business Expo

Established in 2024,Tthe Central Florida Business Expo is a regional business event that brings together entrepreneurs, business owners, nonprofit leaders, corporate teams, resource partners and community stakeholders. Established in 2024, CFLBE provides opportunities for businesses and organizations to increase visibility, build connections, share resources and support economic growth throughout Polk County and Central Florida.

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