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2008 In Review … Our Top 10

Posted by Bob Gernert on December 31, 2008 at 11:40 am

As 2008 comes to an end we offer our  list of ten significant Winter Haven developments from the past twelve months. While the economy has slowed, there is still much positive local activity. A great many developments hold promise for the future. Here’s our selection – each is linked to the original blog post. What would you add?

10. DCA approval of the CSX intermodal rail facility

9. Winter Haven Hospital completes $40 million addition.

8. PCC one of nine community colleges to offer four-year degrees

7. Ledger New York Times buys News Chief

6. Winter Haven opens new airport terminal

5. City plans for Chain of Lakes property

4. Winter Haven Hospital attains Magnet status

3. Six Ten Corporation/T3 Communications “Inland Fiber and Data Technology Park” downtown

2. Winter Haven Parks Grow by 250 acres since 2000

1. Cypress Gardens closes … to reopen in March 2009

What would you add to this list?

The Chamber extends our best wishes for a bright and prosperous 2009. And remember … buy from local merchants, the job you save may be your own!

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