The Corporate Council visits International Training and learns how this local business is transforming how we learn and train.
The Corporate Council visits International Training and learns how this local business is transforming how we learn and train. 2023 Business of the Year Award Winner International Training, owners Stephanie Miele, and Brian Carney hosted the quarterly Corporate Council meeting. Comprised of BDB investors and critical stakeholders in Martin County’s economic development, Council Chairperson Trisha […]
Partner Spotlight: SBDC at IRSC
A team approach to helping small businesses and entrepreneurs find success. Are you a small business owner or aspiring entrepreneur looking to take your first steps in the business world? The Florida Small Business Development Center at Indian River State College can be your go-to business resource. Conveniently located on IRSC’s Campus, the SBDC offers […]
2023 Pulse Report
The Pulse Program is critical to the BDB’s efforts in business retention and expansion. In-person Pulse visits allow the BDB to consult with the local business community, understand their top opportunities and challenges, monitor trends, and identify potential programs and services to help the business community thrive—programs like Export University or the Commercial Real Estate […]
2024 Legislative Round Up
Keeping an eye on legislative issues that impact Martin County. We’ve prepared a round-up of a notable items for businesses and residents to be aware of regarding the 2024 Regular Session, which began on January 9 and ended earlier this month. In addition to the approval of a $117.46 billion budget by lawmakers, which goes into effect […]
ADDiTEC Hosts Corporate Council
Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024 The future of additive manufacturing may also be Martin County’s future. That’s why the BDB’s Corporate Council, led by Chairperson Trisha Hawthorne, TD Bank vice president of Commercial Banking, thought the 2023 Company to Watch award winner ADDiTEC would make the perfect location for the quarterly industry-focused Council meeting. ADDiTEC, based […]
New Opportunities Along I-95
We hear it almost daily: Martin County is ideally situated for companies on the move. The I-95 corridor in Martin County is part of a Strategic Intermodal System, and this transportation network is key to the state’s economic competitiveness and will benefit any company that plants its flag in Martin County. Recently, we partnered with […]
Bright Future Possible with Brightline
When rail first came to Stuart, life for those barely forging an existence along the St. Lucie River in Stuart and surrounding areas was significantly improved. A stop on the railway brought opportunity; with reliable transportation almost overnight, it was much easier to ship local commodities like pineapples and fish. Shortly after that, the tourist […]
Seasoned Veteran of Local Government Named Interim Executive Director
The Business Development Board of Martin County recently named Dan Hudson- veteran administrative executive experienced in managing municipal and county governments along the Treasure Coast, South Florida, and the Space Coast–as part-time interim executive director of the organization. Joan Goodrich, executive director of the BDB for the last five years, is relocating to the west […]
A New Year, New Goals, and New Opportunities
Susan Rabinowitz Business Development Board of Martin County, Board Chair Happy 2024! A new year, new goals, and new opportunities to help others achieve theirs. As the Treasure Coast Market President and Business Banking Market Executive for the Palm Beach and Treasure Coast markets, I lead a team that specializes in engaging with the community, […]
Charlene Hoag Leadership Award Winners Celebrated
On December 8, the Business Development Board of Martin County and Bank of America celebrated economic excellence at its annual awards celebration. “This year’s recipients represent leaders and businesses that have demonstrated innovation, excellence, and overall business success,” said Susan Rabinowitz, BDB board president, and Bank of America Market president. “We congratulate each winner and […]
