Publix to create 700 new jobs in Florida
Governor Rick Scott and Publix Chief Executive Officer and President Todd Jones announced that Publix will expand its headquarters in Lakeland, FL, and add 700 additional jobs by the end of 2027. Since construction on Publix’s current corporate office was announced in 2001, Publix has entered three additional states, more than doubled its annual sales, opened more than 500 new stores and added about 70,000 associates.
“I’m proud to join Publix today to celebrate 700 new jobs in Lakeland," said Scott. "This announcement is great news for Florida families, and exemplifies the incredible economic turnaround we’ve had in our state. Since December 2010, hard-working Florida businesses, like Publix, have created more than 1.6 million jobs and our unemployment rate is the lowest since April 2007. Publix is one of Florida’s greatest success stories, and we’re proud of their growth.”
“Publix’s growth is made possible by the hard work of our associates and the loyalty of our customers," said Jones. "These additional jobs will help us support our store associates as they continue to provide the premier service our customers expect. We are proud of the role we continue to play in the great state of Florida.”
The project was made possible through partnerships with Enterprise Florida, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, the Florida Department of Transportation, Career Source Florida, the City of Lakeland, Polk County, the Lakeland Economic Development Council and the Central Florida Development Council.
