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To spearhead economic development, the BDB is proposing an innovative idea: Using incremental tax revenues from existing economic development projects to fund qualified, targeted businesses or capacity building projects.

Martin County stuck its toe in the water a year and a half ago, when county commissioners agreed to a handful of tax breaks and other perks for businesses that create high-wage jobs.

Despite an icy reception from naysayers who cried "corporate welfare," it turns out the pool wasn't all that frigid.

All 51 private companies and nonprofits in Martin County that applied for government grants to cover nearly 100 percent of the initial costs of planned new hires in the coming months appear set to receive the money.

The Business Development Board of Martin County is pleased to announce that all 51 Martin County applicants for the "Florida Back to Work" program were granted their requests. The applications, facilitated by Workforce Solutions, will create 261 jobs in the community.

Armed with survey results about their contributions and personal and professional values, the Young Professionals of Martin County brainstormed with local business organizations Thursday about how to attract and retain young talent while bringing in appropriate employment.

Aerospace officials with interests on the Treasure Coast held a private traveling session Tuesday to discuss with U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney, R-Tequesta, how they can work together in the future.

Acknowledging rapid changes in the aviation/aerospace sector, the Business Development Board of Martin County facilitated a meeting with sector leaders, Martin County companies, and Congressman Thomas J. Rooney of Florida's 16th District, the only district-wide effort to convene these leaders.

The Business Development Board of Martin County (BDBMC) is pleased to welcome Level 3 Inspection (L3I) to Martin County. The company, founded in 2008, has moved in to new professional lab space in the Sawgrass Business Center in Stuart.