Wednesday, April 14, 2021

United Economic Leadership

Brought to you by |
Business Development Board
of Martin County
"Workforce development is a natural next step where we can all join forces and work together, and there’s a place for the BDB to really play a key role in helping guide the community to success."--Kate Cotner, president of the Business Development Board of Martin County and senior external advisor for FPL for Martin and St. Lucie counties.
Invaluable experience
Biz owners: Get paid summer interns while CareerSource picks up tab
Small business owners: Would you take on paid teen interns this summer if you didn't have to fund their paid internship?

This could be the opportunity you--and more importantly, a local teen who's determined to learn, earn and position themselves for future success--have been looking for.

CareerSource Research Coast is funding the Summer of Success 2021 project, an employer hosting opportunity for Martin County. Private, nonprofit and public companies are invited to participate.

Created to provide "meaningful internship opportunities," the program funds internships for Martin County youth ages 16-19 from June 12 through July 9.

Young people first attend the Youth Employment Success Solutions (YESS) training prior to placement and are matched according to career interests and geographical location.

For more, email Teri Graul or visit online.
High-caliber career opportunities at Thursday's Stuart Job Fair
Great jobs. Great partners. Be sure and attend tomorrow's Stuart Job Fair.

Held 4-7 p.m. April 15, the event takes place at the City of Stuart Public Safety Complex, 830 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd., Stuart. And because we appreciate those who have served in the military, early access for veterans begins at 3:30 p.m.

The job fair unites a large group of employers in fields as diverse as healthcare, construction, manufacturing, government, transportation, aviation, marine, skilled trades and food services.

BDBMC is pleased to partner with the City of Stuart, CareerSource Research Coast, Gertrude Walden Care Center and the NAACP on this important event, featuring such esteemed companies:

  • Cleveland Clinic
  • Triumph
  • Armellini Transportation
  • Shearwater Marine/Shearwater Boat Works
  • RennTech
  • AEgen Construction
  • Martin County BOCC
  • Martin County School District
  • City of Stuart Human Resources
  • AACES of East Stuart
  • Walmart
  • Burger King
  • Chipotle
New BDB course helps entrepreneurs move their 'Side Hustle to Main Gig'
For all the entrepreneurs rising early and working late to develop their inventions, innovations and startup businesses while still pulling a full-time day job, hope is on the horizon.

Teaming with Martin County, the City of Stuart, NAACP of Martin County, Indian River State College and the Small Business Development Center, the BDBMC is unveiling an entrepreneurial initiative called "Side Hustle to Main Gig."

Running Tuesday evenings, May 11 through June 15 at the 10th Street Community Center, 724 S.E. 10th Street, Stuart, this exciting new 6-week course empowers individuals with the tools, tips and tactics to strengthen their skills and market know how, positioning them to trade the work they have to do for what they want to do.

The series features local business experts and includes, among others, topics such as:

  • 6 Steps to Success
  • Lean Biz Planning
  • Magnetic Marketing
  • Side Hustle Financial Basics

Cost is $25. Only 35 slots are available. Call James Carroll at 772.221.1380 to reserve your spot or visit www.bdbmc.org for all the details.
Stuart-MC Chamber Launches SAIL
Want to find out if Martin County's economy is growing or shrinking? Gain insights into the causes? Learn what we need to do next to enhance our economic quality of life?

Then make sure you attend the presentation by acclaimed economic development consultant William H. Furth at 8 a.m. April 23 at the Hutchinson Island Marriott, 555 N.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart. Register at Stuartmartinchamber.org.
Numbers to Know - BDB accomplishments, goals for 2021
4
Economic development project announcements

73
Jobs created-retained

56,300
Square footage impacted to date

$21.8 million
Capital investment to date

37
Economic development prospects in the pipeline

1,844
Potential jobs impact

2 million
Potential square footage impact

$129.7 million
Possible capital investment impact
BDBMC available to help businesses
The Business Development Board of Martin County, a public-private partnership for economic development is proudly funded and supported by the Martin County Board of County Commissioners, City of Stuart, American Stairparts, Bank of America, FPL, Indian River State College, Council of Chambers, Economic Council, key industry leaders and regional organizations. The BDBMC helps business owners, entrepreneurs and executives to start, grow, stay, invest and create in Martin County, Florida. To learn more, visit www.bdbmc.org or call 772.221.1380.