Polk State Corporate College Wins Big at 5th Annual Champions Cup Awards

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The Polk State Corporate College was the winner of two awards at the 5th Annual Champions Cup Business & Industry Awards last week in Bartow.

With its awards, the Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100 recognizes businesses and organizations that employ exemplary best practices and have a positive influence on the economic well-being of the Bartow-area business community.

The Polk State Corporate College won in the category of Business-to-Business Business of the Year, for its creation and delivery of customized education and training programs that address regional workforce needs. A total of 12 nominations were submitted for the Business-to-Business award.

Because of its win in that category, the Polk State Corporate College was eligible for the overall prize of Business of the Year. The Polk State Corporate College was one of six businesses vying for Business of the Year, but it was the standout from the get-go.

“The Polk State Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center had been on the radar for a lot of people. To see that come to fruition, and to have Polk State College back in Bartow, we as a community are very proud. The Polk State Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center is quite an asset,” said Jeff Clark, executive director of the Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce.

The 5th Annual Champions Cup Business & Industry Awards were presented Thursday at the Bartow Civic Center.

The Polk State Corporate College is located in the Polk State Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center, 310 Technology Drive in Bartow. It opened in January 2014, five decades after the College first opened its doors in Bartow.

Established in 2002, the Polk State Corporate College provides customized workforce training through eight institutes, including the Advanced Manufacturing Institute, Child Care Training Institute, Contractor Safety Training Institute, Insurance Institute, IT/Computer Institute, Professional Development Institute, Real Estate Institute, and Supply Chain Management Institute.