Press Releases

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.

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, 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.

STUART, FL (June 16, 2010) - Ron Bunch, Executive Director of the Business Development Board of Martin County, has been appointed to the Florida Economic Development Council (FEDC) Board of Directors. FEDC has promoted economic development in the state of Florida since 1964. It is a primary resource for policy development, legislative updates, education, networking and professional advancement. Bunch's term begins July 1, 2010.

STUART, FL (June 9, 2010) - The Business Development Board of Martin County is producing a monthly television show entitled Business Works to air on MCTV-20. The purpose of the show is to better inform the community with economic development activities in Martin County.

The Business Development Board of Martin County announces the expansion of Old Cell Phone Co. (OCP). The company recently expanded into 20,000 square feet in Sands Commerce Center on SW Martin Highway in Palm City. OCP plans to add 863 jobs in the next 36 months, with over 450 of those projected for 2010, and invest over $600,000 in taxable property and capital improvements to the facility.