A message from BDB board president Susan Rabinowitz.
Of all the significant community events I get to attend throughout the year, the Martin County Business Awards ceremony is among my favorites.
Organized and overseen by the Business Development Board of Martin County, the event celebrates outstanding local companies and innovators, recognizes up-and-coming entrepreneurs, and honors servant leadership principles with an award named after a beloved community figure.
I’m proud to say that my employer, Bank of America, is again the presenting sponsor of this incredible event. Perhaps the best aspect of the awards is that they reflect the people’s choices. This is where you come in. The nomination period—open to all—is now active through Aug. 30. Categories include:
- Business Excellence Award (formerly Business of the Year) honors a long-established industry leader with a history of significantly impacting the local economy.
- Company to Watch celebrates an emerging business that has introduced fresh innovations to the market and opened new economic opportunities.
- Headquarters of the Year recognizing a business that’s made Martin County the administrative center of its operation.
- Manufacturer of the Year, spotlighting a local manufacturer for its best practices and excellence in meeting or exceeding industry standards.
- Newcomer of the Year highlighting a company that moved to Martin County within the last two years and brought new skills and workforce opportunities to the marketplace.
- Entrepreneur of the Year, sharing the triumphs of a leading entrepreneur’s ingenuity, introduced important solutions to key industries.
- Youth Entrepreneur of the Year always brings the audience to their feet with an inspiring story of an ambitious young person (or young people) who’s created inventive products or dynamic services.
- The Charlene Hoag Leadership Award recognizes local leaders who have left a legacy of principled, often selfless service to the business community.
Follow this link 2024 Martin County Business Awards presented by Bank of America. (smartsheet.com) to enter your nomination and mark your calendar for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 13. The event at Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa always sells out, so don’t delay when tickets become available.
Also, on the BDB docket:
Manufacturers looking to showcase their wares, network with new suppliers, and learn how to fortify supply chains will want to attend the Connex Workshop. The BDB-organized event, which is free to attendees, will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 21 at Indian River State College’s Chastain Campus in Stuart.
Small business owners and established as well as aspiring entrepreneurs will benefit from attending a special BDB’s event aimed at revealing ways to secure funding. The “Demystifying Access to Capital” workshop takes place at 8 a.m. Sept. 13 at Flagler Center in Stuart.
Noted speakers will share tips on traditional loans, government grants and various methods to attain funding. This is invaluable information for any business, and thanks to the BDB and its sponsors, it’s—best of all—free.
Visit BDBMC.org or call (772) 221-1380 for more.
