Business Development Board of Martin County

Big news: A marine business is expanding into Stuart, FL and releasing its inaugural invention--a boat uniquely engineered to seamlessly accommodate both inshore and offshore fishing. In the latest edition of our monthly newsletter, Martinomics, we interview John Slattery of Catch Boatworks, visionary of the Catch 27. Highly successful in venture capital, John never lost his lifelong love of being on the water. Now in his second retirement, he organized a team of engineers who designed the Catch 27, which can float in as little as 12 inches of water while still featuring the dimensions needed to navigate an offshore chop. The boat will soon be available through direct purchase. We're especially appreciative of John crediting the quality of our professional services with persuading him to expand in Stuart. We can't wait to celebrate the maiden voyage of the Catch 27! Welcome to our community, Catch Boatworks! https://lnkd.in/eMxMipKx

Share in the celebration of Martin County's leading innovators, job creators and entrepreneurs. Join us at the 2025 Martin County Business Awards ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 6 at Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa. Reserve your seat while some still remain.

Is Your Business Ready for the Unexpected? With two full weeks of hurricane season already here in Florida, it's a critical time to ask: is your business truly prepared for an interruption? Whether it's a hurricane, tornado, flood, wildfire, or even a cybersecurity attack, unexpected events can strike at any time. It's never too early to build your business's resilience. Last month, we were thrilled to host our first-ever Business Resilience Workshop to a full house at Indian River State College. Given the vital importance of this topic, all our presenters generously agreed to share their valuable resources with the entire Martin County business community. Want to learn how you can better prepare, recover quickly, and access vital post-disaster funds? Go to our Business Resilience Workshop | Beyond the Basics event page to access these essential resources. #BusinessResilience #DisasterPreparedness #BusinessContinuity #HurricaneSeason #MartinCounty https://lnkd.in/eyUY5isG

Congratulations Daher! And welcome to your new recruits.

SAVE THE DATE! CMMC Level 2 Certification Readiness. Join us on Friday July 11, from 10 AM EDT. More information to follow.

Only a few days remain to nominate your business or somebody else's for a 2025 Martin County Business Award. Dedicated to celebrating Martin County businesses that significantly impact the economy and workforce, the annual celebration of the community’s top innovators, creators, manufacturers, and more is moving up in the calendar—and so is the nomination period. This year, it also adds a new category to honor those dedicated to addressing one of the economy’s most pressing challenges - workforce development. The 2025 Martin County Business Awards will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 6 at Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa, where the Innovation in Workforce Development Award category will be awarded for the first time. You can learn more or make a nomination at the link below. https://lnkd.in/eyxgNYJB

Save The Date for our next CRE event - Horizons: What's next for real estate and Martin County's economy. With all the economic activity underway across the community, the Business Development Board of Martin County is helping equip area professionals with vital insights, key contacts, and fresh strategies to capitalize on opportunities, generate returns, and enhance their unique value propositions. Cosponsored by BDBMC and Martin County REALTORS of the Treasure Coast, this event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon on July 17 at MCRTC’s headquarters at 3204-A S.E. Federal Highway, Stuart. Free to attend, Horizons will feature an array of public- and private-sector experts who will address: ·        Upcoming investments at Martin County’s airport, Witham Field ·        Regional transportation strategies to improve traffic flow ·        Commercial and industrial real estate investments and market trends ·        Regional development initiatives that will shape the area for decades to come. To learn more and register, click the link. https://lnkd.in/epzEy_Nc

I'm excited to launch our new newsletter connecting our entire Indian River State College community. From celebrating our recent graduates to new programs and initiatives, there's so much to share about the incredible achievements happening at The River. The RiverReport will keep you informed about student successes, campus updates, community partnerships, and all the exciting developments as we continue building on our rich heritage while embracing our bright future. Let's stay connected! To subscribe, visit: https://lnkd.in/eSd8_yAB

Due to our mission and commitment to strengthening the local economy, the Business Development Board of Martin County welcomes opportunities to share more about our mission, efforts, and services. Thanks to our Pulse visits, diverse programming, and annual awards ceremonies—sold-out events for six consecutive years—we’ve expanded our network, forged new partnerships, and secured key achievements in economic development. Still, some people remain unfamiliar—or even skeptical—about the work of the BDB. We’d like to directly address the more common questions, misconceptions, and criticisms. Read a recent column by BDBMC Executive Director William T. Corbin, CEcD in Martinomics that answers some of the more common quesitons. https://lnkd.in/eFHSTnQv

Thank this Martin County company for making our roads safer.