With all the economic activity underway across the community, the Business Development Board of Martin County is helping equip area professionals with vital insights, key contacts, and fresh strategies to capitalize on opportunities, generate returns, and enhance their unique value propositions.
Cosponsored by BDBMC and Martin County REALTORS of the Treasure Coast, Horizons: What’s Next for Real Estate, The Economy and Martin County’s Future, takes place from 8:30 a.m. to noon on July 17 at MCRTC’s headquarters at 3204-A S.E. Federal Highway, Stuart.
Free to attend, Horizons will feature an array of public- and private-sector experts who will address:
· Upcoming investments at Martin County’s airport, Witham Field
· Regional transportation strategies to improve traffic flow
· Commercial and industrial real estate investments and market trends
· Regional development initiatives that will shape the area for decades to come.
Attendees will also hear from expert-led sessions and lively panel discussions addressing available property inventory, land use and zoning policies, infrastructure planning, and site-market readiness.
“One of the great strengths of Martin County is the caliber of its professional class,” says William Corbin, executive director of the BDBMC. “Realtors, small-business owners, executives, and community leaders are informed, engaged, and in constant motion to make things happen. ‘Horizons’ aims to not only further arm them with invaluable information but encourage them to embrace their unique roles in powering the local economy to higher levels.”
Keynote speaker Bob Thornton, a small business owner and acclaimed local leader recognized for his community engagement and organizational and motivational techniques, will discuss the importance of building a community team of “force multipliers.” The intent is to inspire business leaders to collaborate on enhancing Martin County’s competitiveness in the commercial and industrial real estate market, thereby attracting significant opportunities well into the future.
Attendees will learn actionable strategies to improve site readiness, streamline development processes, and attract site selectors.
“This is a can’t-miss event for any professional who wants to broaden their spheres of influence, sharpen their market knowledge and increase their overall value proposition,” says Corbin.
Speakers include Jill Marasa of Ashley Capital, Tom Lanahan of Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, Ricardo Vazquez of the Martin County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Andrew McBean of the Martin County Airport, Ken Krasnow of Cushman & Wakefield, and Bob Thornton of O’Donnell Impact Windows & Storm Protection.
