The Business Development Board hosted the Economic Development Stakeholders Round Table meeting on December 19.  The Round Table is comprised of county and city leaders, chamber presidents and other individuals in the private and public sectors who participate in economic development initiatives. 

The Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, with the help of Florida Blue, recently connected 100 students from the Glades Region with Cheribundi Tart Cherry Boca Raton Bowl tickets.

The Business Development Board and CareerSource Palm Beach County connected local talent with local businesses at the second Palm Beach County Internship Expo.

LORE was awarded a $10,000 Community Development Grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation.

On Tuesday, November 14, approximately 60 BDB members attended the BDB’s Real Estate Round Table meeting at Harbourside Place, Jupiter.

The Academic Leaders Council met on October 24 to further discuss strengthening business and education partnerships.

Over 600 business, government and educational leaders joined the BDB on October 20 to celebrate our 35^th Anniversary and the induction of Ben Boynton as the new BDB Chairman.

BDB facilitated a half-day Export Seminar hosted at the Port of Palm Beach on Wednesday, October 11.   

On August 8^th, the South Florida TechGateway steering committee convened for their semiannual meeting at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance’s headquarters in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Palm Beach County's abundant marine resources and its strategic location make it a top location for the marine industry. Here are the top five reasons it's the perfect place.

The Business Development Board of Palm Beach County (BDB), in cooperation with Enterprise Florida, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, and the City of Boca Raton, is pleased to announce that Modernizing Medicine, a specialty-specific health information technology leader, plans to expand operations in the Boca Raton Innovation Center (BRIC) and that it will add 838 jobs by 2022.

Palm Beach County’s life sciences industry is not only fast-growing, but extremely collaborative.

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) announces that the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, Inc. (BDB) has once again been recognized as one of 58 economic development organizations internationally accredited by IEDC as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO). Originally accredited in 2007, the organization was reaccredited by IEDC following 9 successful years of activity as an AEDO member.

The BDB has developed a new advertisement campaign targeting CEOs in the Northeast. The ads showcase Life Sciences, A/A/E, Business/Financial Services, and Manufacturing.  

Right now, the eyes of the world are on Palm Beach.  With the new focus on Mar-a-Lago, news reports are showcasing this beautiful area graced with palm trees and surrounded by the ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway.  Amongst the natural beauty of our area, Palm Beach County finds itself as the host to major national and international discussions.

BDB Vice President of Business Recruitment, Retention, & Expansion, Shawn Rowan, attended the 2017 Aviation Week MRO Americas trade show in Orlando.

Nearly 40 companies with internship opportunities participated with the expectation to hire local talent.

The BDB convened the Academic Leaders Council on April 18 to continue the work it started on October 21, 2016. The council, comprised of Palm Beach County’s academic leaders, works to strengthen business and education partnerships. While October’s meeting focused on AAE, IT/Telecommunications, life sciences and trades, the dialogue on the 18th was focused on healthcare, distribution/logistics and manufacturing.

As a not-for-profit economic development board, it is important for the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County to be transparent and authentic.  While we work very hard to communicate our efforts to recruit, retain and expand companies, there are many aspects of our operations that cannot be disclosed.     

Four companies located in Palm Beach County were recognized for excellence in manufacturing.

Palm Beach County Business magazine is the County's only publication dedicated to economic development in Palm Beach County. In this issue of Palm Beach County Business, you’ll discover the growing manufacturing sector, how the Trump Administration will impact your business, and how we're focusing on building a skilled workforce.

The Business Development Board of Palm Beach County (BDB), in cooperation with CareerSource Florida and CareerSource Palm Beach County, is pleased to announce the expansion of Parametric Solutions, Inc. The company, which designs gas turbines used in jets and industrial gas turbines for energy generation, plans to add 200 employees to an existing workforce of 255 at its office and manufacturing facility in Jupiter. In addition, the company will make a capital investment of $1,000,000.

The Business Development Board of Palm Beach County will host its second Academic Leaders Council meeting, an initiative that focuses on preserving and expanding the intellectual capital in the County while ensuring that the curriculum taught in the classroom aligns with the growing targeted industries in the County.

Hundreds of Palm Beach County Public School high school students had an opportunity to learn about careers in Palm Beach County at the Business Development Board's  and School District of Palm Beach County’s "Claim Your Future Showcase” on February 7 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. 

Our forte in the economic development game is seen in our collaboration as a community. We all feel compelled to tell our story of why we call Palm Beach County home and that in turn strengthens our social capital.

From aircraft parts to maintenance, training, and a host of commercial air services, Palm Beach County is a recognized national leader in Aviation, Aerospace, and Engineering (A/A/E).

Palm Beach County has been proven to be a hub for manufacturing, including cotton candy.  Fun Sweets, a cotton candy manufacturer located in West Palm Beach, is considered “America’s Favorite Cotton Candy” and it's in your backyard.

The equestrian industry is one of Palm Beach County’s most signature economic sectors.

With a talented, skilled workforce, low tax climate and an outstanding education system, Palm Beach County offers a robust platform for sustained business success.

The BDB is pleased to showcase the transformation of a project that it assisted during the 2015-2016 fiscal year.