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Bay News 9 on Catapult 3.0
Follow along with LALtoday as they take an early behind the scenes look at 3.0
LALtoday’s 3.0 Walkthrough
Follow along with LALtoday as they take an early behind the scenes look at 3.0
Inc. Top 50 Entrepreneur Cities
Inc. featured Lakeland as no. 30 out of the top 50 cities to start a business in the U.S.
Bay News 9 on Food City LKLD
Read Bay News 9’s take on whether or not Lakeland is Florida’s new hip food city.
2019 LAUNCH Pitch Night
Our 2019 LAUNCH Pitch Night saw four business owners receive micro-grant funding for their companies.
Entrepreneur Awards
Beyond its coworking space, Catapult is dedicated to celebrating and fostering the growth of startups
Bar Review: Swan Brewing
It may be a bit out of the way, but things are hopping at new Swan Brewing in Lakeland.
Patriot Coffee in Publix
Patriot’s whole-bean coffee will be sold in 350 Publix stores throughout Florida.
Play the Tune
Noel Rosa of New Sound Acoustics went from musician to musical instrument entrepreneur.
The Scoop
Sarah and Patrick Mulcahy launched their ice cream sandwich business, A Cow Named Moo, in 2014.
Ready to Launch
David Young is at the front-end of drone certification and working to stay there.
Engineer: Catapult 2.0 won’t…
The Ledger delivers the devastating news that LEDC won’t be able to move forward with Catapult 2.0.
Catapult 2.0: Post-Irma Update
Steve Scruggs, President of the LEDC, gives his personal update on the situation at Catapult 2.0.
Josh Brings Tech to Lake Wales
Former member, Josh Watson, opens software development company out of Lake Wales, Florida!
Catapult 2.0 Featured on Fox 13
Catapult 2.0, Caleb Randall, and Grant Nieddu are featured on Fox 13 News.
Jennifer Smurr Gets $9,000
Born & Bread Bakehouse receives $9,000 from Lakeland’s Micro-Grants Program.
Koehler’s New Book Release
Check out Fred’s newest book release! Great stories and amazing art!
Signed. Sealed. Delivered.
Exciting news. We have officially closed on the Old Lakeland Cash and Feed Building!
Swimsuit Standout
Altrichia Cook’s swimsuit is worn by Nicki Minaj on July’s edition of the Cosmopolitan magazine.
Born & Bread’s Debut
News Channel 8 stopped by Born and Bread to find out what all the hype is about.
Catapult Alumni Launches
Jenn Smurr, owner and founder of Born and Bread, sets up and sells out on opening day.
Catapult 2.0 on Bay News 9
Everyone’s getting excited about the Catapult 2.0. Check out Bay News 9’s cover of our new space.
A Cow Named Moo Debut
Get to know about our dear friends, Patrick and Sarah Mulcahy with A Cow Named Moo!
Coolest Office Space Winner
We are the Judge’s Choice Winner for the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Coolest Office Spaces!
Patriot Coffee is Here
Patriot Coffee will be debuting their new coffee roast this weekend at the Lakeland Farmer’s Market.