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The Business Development Board of Martin County (BCBMC) today received word that four (4) Martin County companies are recipients of the 2010 Governor’s Business Diversification Awards, a statewide program that recognizes Florida companies in emerging and high-technology industries for their contributions to Florida’s economic growth.  Coordinated by Enterprise Florida, the awards presentation is held by the Governor annually during Florida’s Industry Appreciation Week (September 20-24, 2010) in Tallahassee.

Four Martin County companies have won 2010 Governor’s Business Diversification Awards, the third consecutive year Martin County has had the most award winners among Florida counties.

The Business Development Board of Martin County is pleased to announce the expansion of Sheet Metal Unlimited, a general fabrication and machine shop partly owned by James Crocker, CEO of Waterblasting Technologies and Jose Guch, the company’s president. The company, which currently employs 22, has entered into a lease-purchase agreement for space located at 3920 SE Commerce Street as part of the expansion.

STUART — Advanced Technologies Group Inc. of Stuart, a research and development company, recently attained certification for quality management standards.

STUART, FL (August 5, 2010) – The Business Development Board of Martin County today announced that the lead sponsors for its annual Business Appreciation Luncheon on September 24 will be Keiser University (Diamond Sponsor) and Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers (Exclusive Media Sponsor). The event, to be held at the Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort and Marina, will include a keynote address from Chancellor Frank Brogan.

STUART, FL (July 30, 2010) – The Business Development Board of Martin County today announced that Chancellor Frank Brogan will be the keynote speaker at the BDBMC’s Business Appreciation Luncheon on Friday, September 24 at the Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort & Marina.

STUART, FL (July 29, 2010) – The Business Development Board of Martin County is pleased to announce the expansion of UCT Coatings, Inc.  The company is hiring 38 new employees and expanding into a 45,000 square foot space in Sands Commerce Center of 42^nd Avenue in Palm City.  UCT offers metal finishing solutions to a wide variety of mid and top-tier manufacturers, marketplaces, and the US Government, with both a domestic and international customer base. The new, world-class facility will be operational in early 2011.

PALM CITY — UCT Coatings Inc. plans to expand into a new, 45,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in the Sands Commerce Center early next year.