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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.

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 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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