Details:
Welcome Reception – Presented by the City of Lake Wales & Bartow Economic Development Council
📍 RP Funding Center | September 23, 2025 | 5:30 PM
Kick off the Central Florida Business Expo in style with an evening of purposeful connection, regional collaboration, and visionary insight.
This year’s Welcome Reception features a special keynote from Dell Gines, Chief Innovation Officer at the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and author of The Ecosystem Builder’s Playbook: A Practical Guide to Rapid, Local Economic Transformation. With a powerful message on community-led economic growth, Dell will challenge attendees to reimagine what’s possible when innovation, entrepreneurship, and local leadership come together.
Hosted in partnership with the City of Lake Wales and the Bartow Economic Development Council, this reception is an exclusive opportunity to connect with leaders from across the region and set the tone for an unforgettable Expo experience.
🛑 Admission is included with VIP registration. Limited space available.
Inquiries: events@cflbe.com
