Startups

Here are a few of our recommendations for some of the best spots in Lakeland to bring your work laptop. Pretty sure they’ll beat that corner office view.
As Lakeland’s high-tech sector continues to grow, check out a few advancements in technology that are being used and developed in the local health, agriculture, and transportation fields.
The partnership will not only advance Catapult and the university’s missions, but also create innovative opportunities to advance Lakeland’s economic landscape.
Learn what Lakelanders could expect in terms of the cuisine, experience, and opening timeline should the plan get approved.
You have a good idea — now the fun begins.
We asked our readers for their favorite veteran-owned businesses around Swan City — here’s what they came up with.
You told us which Swan City small businesses you love and we’ve put them all in one place — from restaurants to retail to home services and beyond.
We asked Catapult Lakeland President Christin Strawbridge what businesses we should keep our eyes on — from tech startups to small businesses in food, furniture, and fashion, here’s who we’re watching.
Take a look at some of our favorite stories we brought you in 2023 — and learn about how you can keep them coming by supporting LALtoday with the gift of your membership.
Take a look at some of our favorite stories we brought you in 2023 — and learn about how you can keep them coming by supporting LALtoday with the gift of your membership.
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The semi-annual program gives startups and small businesses the chance to apply to pitch their biz ideas for up to $10,000 in funding.
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