Partner Spotlight: Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast
One reason the marine industry is one of the most important industry sectors in Martin County is because fishing and boating are in its DNA. Before Stuart caught the world’s attention with the moniker The Sailfish Capital of the World in 1957, sport fishermen and women came to Stuart and the surrounding areas to enjoy […]
Investor Profile: Jeremy Harris, CEO of GrowthSquad
BDB Investor Jeremy Harris, CEO of Growth Squad, a digital marketing company based in Martin County, proudly touts that the company motto is “A Healthier Way to Market.” And no, that doesn’t mean they enjoy granola bars while adapting marketing campaigns to ever-changing algorithms or explaining what omnichannel means to their clients, but instead, they […]
Partner Profile Helping People Succeed
Working Together for Everyone Last month during National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a month dedicated to recognizing the workforce with disabilities who contribute to our workplaces and economy, we met with Suzy Hutcheson, President and CEO of Helping People Succeed. There may be no better name for the non-profit that serves more than 7,500 individuals […]
Investor Profile Evergreen Private Care: A Legacy of Service
Often, when companies identify a location to relocate their business or call their corporate home, they cite access to quality health care for their employees as one of their considerations. That is just one reason why we chose to profile William “David” Snyder, owner and Chief Operations Officer of Evergreen Private Care, this month for […]
Engaging with Community Partners
United economic leadership is one of Martin County’s strengths and makes it distinctive from other communities, whether it’s a large company or small business, new to the area or an entrepreneur, or the leader of an academic or educational institution or non-profit. That’s why the BDB listens to and engages with its economic and community […]
Investor Profile Joan Greenberg: The Power Behind Manpower
“There are so many great reasons for people to want to live and do business in Martin County: great schools, quality health care, a beautiful natural environment, and proximity to the beach,” says Joan Greenberg, Regional Director, Manpower. “And finding the work someone loves to do close to home is the perfect scenario.” Helping people […]
Import/Export: BDB Goes International, Helping Local Access Foreign Markets and Italian Company Establish North American Headquarters
When your motto proclaims that “A stronger economy is everyone’s business,” you must walk the talk and go the distance—as well as find smart ways to shorten it. We got to help do both in what was an especially impactful September for the Business Development Board of Martin County. We recently hosted the Export University […]
International conglomerate selects Jensen Beach to relocate its North American headquarters
An Italian corporation recognized as one of the Top 10 of paint “tech solution providers in Europe 2021” is moving its North American headquarters to Martin County. IM GROUP—an international conglomerate that works with a list of Fortune 500 companies including Boeing, Sherwin Williams, PPG, Akzo Nobel, Avery Denison, International Paper, and Tetra Pak—operates in […]
Martin County Commissioner Ed Ciampi Brings International Perspective to Export University Event
It’s an invaluable education that takes place in one day. The Business Development Board of Martin County is proud to team with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the South Florida District Export Council to bring Export University 101 to the Treasure Coast for the first time. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 28th […]
True Passion is Helping Business Owners Reach Their Goals and Achieve Success
It’s widely understood that with a good mindset, almost anything is possible. But having the right mindset is a leader’s mindset which not only can transform their lives, but the lives of those that they lead and serve. Trisha Hawthorne, Vice President, and Commercial Relationship Manager with TD Bank and Corporate Council Level Investor of […]
