Martin County Innovation Hub Recommendations Report Approved 5-0
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by Martin County BoCC “The three most important words in investing are ‘margin of safety.’”—Warren Buffett Why risk driving a 9,800-pound truck over a bridge whose max capacity is 10,000 pounds when just a short distance down the road lies a route whose bridge can accommodate up to 15,000 pounds? So goes a loose summation […]
Investor Profile Chris Vega
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When Chris Vega says it’s just as important to get involved in a cause as it is to support it financially, he comes by that ethos honestly. As a graduate of Rutgers University, he continues to live his life in the spirit of their mission – perform public service in support of the needs of […]
Speaking with the CEO: Dr. Rishi P. Singh MD, President of Cleveland Clinic Martin Health
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Dr. Rishi P. Singh MD is president of Cleveland Clinic Martin Health and a staff surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic Florida, Professor of Ophthalmology at the Lerner College of Medicine. In addition to having served in numerous enterprise-wide roles at Cleveland Clinic, he’s authored more than 200 peer-reviewed publications, books, and book chapters and acted […]
Opening Soon, Indiantown High School, Home of Future Entrepreneurs
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Even though they can come in every age, there’s something inherently youthful about entrepreneurs. It takes an idealistic spirit to believe that your abilities, ideas, and products will succeed in the marketplace—and boundless energy to see that they do. And since cultivating entrepreneurs is vital to the creation of a vibrant economy, it’s one of […]
Economic Champions Breakfast Nourishes with Insightful Presentation by Ashley Capital
We’ve been told since we were kids how important it is to respond when opportunity knocks. But you really must hand it to wise investors; they listen closely enough to know precisely when to answer, and exactly how wide to open the door. Hence their success. I had this thought when listening to the recent […]
Speaking with the CEO: Geoffrey Smith
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The work of award-winning wildlife sculptor and painter Geoffrey C. Smith is celebrated worldwide and especially beloved locally. His 19-foot-tall Stuart Sailfish Monument Fountain stands as a local landmark and tourist attraction. With both a studio and gallery based in Stuart, Smith cultivated his love of the outdoors living in California, Montana and Florida. At […]
Elevate Your Game by Reserving your Spot at the Economic Champions Breakfast
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We all know that “season” in Martin County has a defined start and stop time. But even after Easter, there’s no off button on the local economy or in the business of economic development. At 8:30 a.m. May 23, we’re hosting the BDB Economic Champions Breakfast at the Flagler Center in Stuart. Hope you can […]
BDB Economic Champions Breakfast – Join Us May 23rd
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Great things are happening in Martin County! Join the BDB and learn more about Sunrise Grove Commerce Center and the companies powering Martin County’s economy. Meet key players and make new connections too! Seating is Limited – Register today by the QR Code or Link below:
Business Summit Unites Martin County Leaders Eager to Love Where You Live
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With its reliance on teamwork, organization, communication and coolness under pressure, there’s little wonder why corporation often require their CEOs to undertake mountain-climbing training to sharpen their leadership abilities. Such exercises also offer the built-in benefit of reaching the top and savoring—if only momentarily—the view, a parallel few companies can resist. Locally, we’re short on […]
2023 BDB Leaders Summit April 12th
Join Us April 12th 8:00 am – Noon. The BDB Leaders Summit unites Martin County’s executives, entrepreneurs, economic champions, and civic leaders to propel plans and strategies that advance job creation, tax base and economic vibrancy while preserving our distinctive community character. More information and to register click HERE