Northern Trust to sponsor and host the 2026–2027 Manufacturers Round Table series
STUART, Fla. — October 2026 — The Business Development Board of Martin County (BDBMC) is pleased to announce a partnership with Northern Trust as the sponsor of the 2026–2027 Manufacturers Round Table Series, an initiative focused on strengthening Martin County’s manufacturing sector through collaboration, direct engagement and problem-solving.
Northern Trust will sponsor the four-meeting series and host each Manufacturers Round Table at its Stuart office. Meetings will be held in November 2026, February 2027, May 2027 and August 2027.
The Manufacturers Round Table brings together approximately 25–35 Martin County manufacturers for focused conversations about the issues affecting their ability to operate and grow. Unlike traditional networking events, attendance is limited to manufacturers, invited partners and the meeting sponsor. The format encourages candid discussion without sales solicitation.
Topics are driven by participating manufacturers and include workforce and training, operational challenges, supply chain, access to capital, technology and automation, and business expansion. BDBMC uses the discussions to identify common needs and connect manufacturers with resources and partners that can help address them.
“Manufacturing is an important part of Martin County’s economic foundation, and supporting the companies that are already investing, employing people and making products here is central to our economic development mission,” said Troy McDonald, Interim Executive Director of the Business Development Board of Martin County. “Northern Trust’s partnership gives us an opportunity to bring manufacturers together throughout the year to identify challenges, share ideas and develop solutions that strengthen our local economy.”
Manufacturing is one of Martin County’s key targeted industries and complements the county’s strong marine, aviation and aerospace sectors. Local manufacturers support skilled jobs, capital investment and supply chains while providing opportunities for continued growth in advanced manufacturing, automation and emerging technologies.
About Northern Trust
Northern Trust provides wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking solutions to individuals, families, businesses and institutions.
For more information about Northern Trust, visit NorthernTrust.com or contact Kelly Buist at KAB30@ntrs.com or Valisse Ciepiela at Valisse.Ciepiela@ntrs.com.
About the Business Development Board of Martin County
The Business Development Board of Martin County is a not-for-profit economic development organization focused on strengthening Martin County’s economy through business retention and expansion, business attraction, workforce development and strategic partnerships.
Learn more about how the Business Development Board of Martin County supports local businesses at BDBMC.org.