Hardee County Business Park — May 7, 2025
On Wednesday, May 7th, Hardee County community leaders, business partners, and residents gathered to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of Aloha Medical Services’ new Multi-State Headquarters in the Hardee County Business Park.
This milestone marks a major step in Hardee County’s ongoing economic growth, bringing over 100 new jobs to the community and reinforcing the area’s role as a center for medical innovation and healthcare accessibility. Healthcare careers offer strong wages, excellent benefits, and long-term growth opportunities–something Aloha Medical Services is proud to prioritize.
Since choosing Hardee County as its headquarters three years ago, Aloha Medical Services has already hired 57 full-time and 18 part-time or special event staff from the surrounding region. The company has invested more than $2.6 million in wages for employees living in or within 20 miles of Hardee County, demonstrating a strong commitment to local job creation and economic stability.
"Today marks a new chapter for Aloha. It is built upon partnership and commitment between Hardee County, The Development Group, and Aloha. This building represents an investment in people, prosperity, and opportunity. When local leadership and private development come together; real, true, meaningful progress takes place in the community."
Aloha Medical Services, a non-emergency medical transport company, first broke ground on the project on February 7, 2024. Since then, the company has worked consistently to bring their vision to life. Their expansion into Hardee County strategically positions them to serve Florida’s Heartland region, helping to connect rural residents with specialty care and higher levels of medical treatment across the state.
In addition to its hiring efforts, Aloha has also significantly contributed to the local economy through spending and property investment. The company has paid $147,780 in lease payments for properties in Hardee County and prioritized doing business locally whenever possible. To date, they have spent over $618,000 with Hardee-based businesses for everything from auto repairs and catering to office supplies, lawn care, and professional services like insurance and legal counsel.
At the groundbreaking event last year, Aloha Medical Services owner Jim Roesner emphasized the company’s mission of creating meaningful careers–not just jobs. True to that commitment, the company offers premium benefits, including retirement options, and promotes a culture of skilled, compassionate care in the medical transportation industry.
"The reason why we chose Hardee County as home is because it's similar to where I was raised. From the time that I first stepped foot in your home, it felt like home to me. I had a gentleman open the door for me, a young man that said please and thank you at the cash register. When we started hiring people here, they met our mission and values."
Looking ahead, Aloha has secured new contracts that will require the hiring of 27 additional full-time employees in 2025, with 25 more anticipated in 2026—all of whom will report to the Hardee County headquarters. These projections reflect not only the company’s growth but its ongoing commitment to making a difference in the lives of local residents.
Hardee County’s partnership with Aloha Medical Services highlights the community’s dedication to strategic growth, economic opportunity, and enhancing healthcare access for residents. Today’s celebration is not just the opening of a building–it’s the start of a new chapter of opportunity and innovation in Hardee County.
For more information about Aloha Medical Services and their mission, visit alohamedicalservices.com