Published Friday, May 17, 2013

Miami is joining an interstate – and intrastate — hunt for an elusive quarry: deep-pocketed hedge-fund managers.
The city of white-sand beaches and LeBron James is launching a campaign to lure money managers away from New York and Connecticut for its climate and favorable tax structure for businesses. At the same time, it hopes to persuade them to bypass Palm Beach, which it says traditionally has been more of a draw for investors.

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Published Thursday, May 16, 2013

A college counselor with truly world-class experience is joining the ranks at Oxbridge Academy of the Palm Beaches, the new, independent college preparatory school on Military Trail in West Palm Beach. Formerly at the Rift 

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Published Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business has announced that its AACSB-accredited M.B.A. in Sport Management program has been ranked fifth in North America and eighth in the world in the 2013 SportBusiness International rankings of Master-level Sport “Courses.” FAU is the only school in the state of Florida listed in the top 25 world rankings.

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Published Friday, May 10, 2013
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Kelly Smallridge, President and CEO of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County (BDB) was awarded with the Governor's Ambassador Award for her 25 year contribution to economic development in Palm Beach County.  Additionally, the Governor recognized the BDB as one of the top performing economic development organizations in the state. Governor Rick Scott presented the award to Smallridge at the May 9 Enterprise Florida Board meeting.

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Published Friday, May 3, 2013

The Business Development Board of Palm Beach County announced that it has assisted three local businesses in relocating their operations to Palm Beach County. As a result, 105 new jobs will be created in Palm Beach County.

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Published Friday, May 3, 2013

Governor Rick Scott today applauded the Florida Legislature for passing priority legislation to eliminate the sales tax that manufacturers pay when purchasing equipment in Florida.

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Published Wednesday, May 1, 2013
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When it comes to attracting businesses, size alone should put Palm Beach County at a distinct advantage over its Florida peers. With 38 municipalities, the county trumps Broward, Pinellas and even Miami-Dade as the largest in Florida and third in population.
The problem is, although geography plays a role, it is not nearly the most important factor for businesses choosing whether or not to invest in your county, says Kelly Smallridge, president and CEO, Business Development Board of Palm Beach County.

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Published Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Research Park at Florida Atlantic University and Enterprise Development Corporation (EDC) announce that LinguaSys, Inc. has graduated from the Technology Business Incubator™ (TBI). The company’s genesis was at the

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May 18, 2013 SCORE’s “Starting a New Business FREE Seminar” Date: May 18, 2013 Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
May 20, 2013 Boca Chamber Washington Fly-In Date: May 20 - 22, 2013
May 21, 2013 Boca Chamber Washington Fly-In Date: May 20 - 22, 2013
May 22, 2013 Boca Chamber Washington Fly-In Date: May 20 - 22, 2013
BDB 3rd Quarter Luncheon Date: May 23, 2013 Time: 11:00 am - 1:15 pm
May 28, 2013 SCORE’s “Starting a New Business FREE Seminar” Date: May 28, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 10:00 am
May 30, 2013 John Sculley to Speak at PBSC STEAM Event Date: May 30, 2013 Time: 5:30 pm
June 2, 2013 BOCA REGIONAL - RUN FOR THE RIBBONS Date: June 2, 2013 Time: 7:00 am
June 12, 2013 Entrepreneur Connection at Top of the Point Date: June 12, 2013 Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
June 13, 2013 BDB 3rd Quarter Upper Level Breakfast Date: June 13, 2013 Time: 7:30 am - 9:15 am
June 27, 2013 BDB 2nd Annual Entrepreneur Luncheon Date: June 27, 2013 Time: 11:00 am - 1:15 pm
July 10, 2013 Entrepreneur Connection at Top of the Point Date: July 10, 2013 Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
July 11, 2013 BDB Board of Directors, Board of Advisors & Corporate Reception Date: July 11, 2013 Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
July 17, 2013 BDB Coffee Talk Date: July 17, 2013 Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
August 13, 2013 BDB 4th Quarter Upper Level Breakfast Date: August 13, 2013 Time: 7:30 am - 9:15 am
August 14, 2013 Entrepreneur Connection at Top of the Point Date: August 14, 2013 Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
August 28, 2013 BDB Coffee Talk Date: August 28, 2013 Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
September 7, 2013 BDB Annual Gala Date: September 7, 2013 Time: 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
September 26, 2013 BDB 4th Quarter Luncheon Date: September 26, 2013 Time: 11:00 am - 1:15 pm
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