Economic Summit
East Polk Economic Summit
January 31, 2023
The Historic Ritz Theatre 
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. 
Join the Winter Haven Chamber Foundation on January 31st from 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at the Historic Ritz Theatre for our Annual Economic Summit, presented by Bank of Central Florida. This year's program will feature an economic forecast for our local area and the State of Florida as a whole by Dave Sobush, the Florida Chamber of Commerce's Director of Research, and we will hear from President & CEO for CareerSource Polk, Stacy Campbell-Domineck. Doors open at 8:00 a.m.
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About Our Speakers:

Dave Sobush serves as the Director of Research for the Florida
Chamber Foundation. He is a Certified Economic Developer
(CEcD) with over 20 years of experience in:
  • Economic development research,
  • Economic diversification and resiliency,
  • Data analysis, mining and reporting,
  • Public policy,
  • Stakeholder engagement,
  • Project management and more.

As Director of Research for the Florida Chamber Foundation,
Dave oversees the Foundation’s numerous research projects,
TheFloridaScorecard.org and heads up the Florida 2030
Blueprint Caucus to strategically align the business community
with trade associations, local chambers and business groups
focused on growing Florida the right way. Dave provides
economic analysis to our local chambers, economic developers
and other key members and partners.
Dave holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance and
Economics, a Master of Education in Social Studies Education,
and a Bachelor of Arts in History.
Stacy serves as the President & CEO for CareerSource Polk. In this role, Stacy leads a workforce system consisting of two full service career centers, a Mobile Unit, an Administrative Office and an Employer Services division within the fourth largest county in land mass in Florida. Stacy joined Polk Works WorkForce 2020 as the Assistant Director and within 2 years was promoted to Program Director, where she remained for four years before her appointment as President & CEO of CareerSource Polk (formerly Polk Works) in September 2006.
Stacy takes seriously the responsibility of improving Polk County’s workforce through continuous improvement in skill development and leadership management. Her 10 years as college administrator in the field of Student Affairs provided a solid foundation for academic, personal and professional development. Her leadership positions at the University of Florida and Florida Southern College have enhanced her expertise in the areas of counseling/coaching, motivational speaking, training, facilities and process management, leadership development and strategic planning. Stacy is very involved in the community and acts as a catalyst in forming successful relationships with vital business and education partners. Stacy serves on several boards including:
  • Board & Executive Committee Member – Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Member – Public Safety Coordinating Council
  • Board Member – Early Learning Coalition – Polk County
  • Member – Central Florida Development Council, Inc.
  • Member – Florida Workforce Development Association
  • Member – National Association of Workforce Boards
  • High Skill Investor – Lakeland Economic Development Council
  • Past Chair – Leadership Lakeland Class XXVI
  • Past President – Southeastern Employment & Training Association (SETA)
  • Past President – Mid-Florida SHRM

Stacy holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Educational Psychology and a Master of Science Degree in Counseling from Mississippi State University. She is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) as well as a Florida Workforce Development Professional (FCWP), a Nationally Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) and a Job & Career Transition Coach (JCTC).

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