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Embracing Diversity | Glades Economy | Healthcare Reform | Export Opportunities
A Quarterly Economic Development Publication Fall 2014
A Stellar Year for
Job Growth
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CONTENTSEmbracing Diversity
in Sports Organizations
Private Sector Driving Healthcare Reform, Says Florida Blue CEO
Glades Sees Reinvestment,Job Gains Through County
Business Assistance Programs
A Stellar Yearfor New Job Creation and Retention
EducationLynn University Opens International Business Center
BDB Partners with Lynn UniversityGlades Training Program
12 Facts AboutPalm Beach County School District
IsraelOffers Trade and Investment Opportunities
AfricaA Growing Market Opportunity
NewsGrowFL Recognizes Four Palm Beach County Companies
Forbes says West Palm Beach is #1Relocations & Expansions
TO OUR MEMBERS AND PARTNERS:
This issue of Palm Beach County Business features an overview of the BDB’s record
breaking 2013-2014 fiscal year and a summary of its corporate relocation and
expansion projects. As you’ll see, Palm Beach County’s economic climate trended
positively and is well-positioned for continued growth.
Additionally, you’ll discover how the BDB proactively interacts with foreign markets –
specifically Africa and Israel; learn about projects taking place in the Glades; and acquire
knowledge about the future of health care from Florida Blue CEO, Pat Geraghty.
I hope you enjoy reading Palm Beach County Business which is made possible with
the support of the Palm Beach County Board of Commissioners, and the significant
investments from our private partners notably, CareerSource, NextEra Energy, Inc.
and Florida Crystals.
As we proactively work to further Palm Beach County’s ever-thriving economy,
please continue to follow us on Facebook and Twitter and watch four our e-
newsletters to stay well-informed on economic development and business news in
Palm Beach County.
Kelly Smallridge
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Building a diverse and inclusive organization is good for business,as well for society. That was the key message of several speakers at the
third annual Sports Diversity & Inclusion Symposium held October
21-22 at PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens.
“The world of sports has made tremendous strides in the areas of
diversity and inclusion over the years, but we all understand that more
needs to be done,” said Peter P. Bevacqua CEO, The PGA of America.
“We must be drivers for change, not just in sports, but society as well.
Many people turn to sports as inspiration for acceptance and it is,
therefore, essential that diversity and inclusion are part of our core.”
Participants at the symposium included representatives of Major
League Baseball, Major League Soccer, NASCAR, the National
Basketball Association, National Collegiate Athletic Association,
National Football League, National Hockey League and United States
Olympic Committee.
“We envision a day when every
sport welcomes and celebrates people
from all races, ethnicities, countries,
religions, cultures, sexual orientations,
and abilities, and that open
participation by every single one is a
given,” said Bevacqua.
Panelists at a session on “Best
Practices in Diversity and Inclusion”
has some suggestions that could be
applied to any organization:
� “You need to build a business case for these programs and look at
the return on your investment,” said consultant Tom Cordova,
president and chief creative officer, Cordova Marketing Group.
“That means doing your research first.”
� “Develop new pipelines of talent through community involve-
ment and community partnerships,” said Emily Ingram, vice
president, human resources, Golf Channel. “You have to be pa-
tient, though.”
� “Be authentic and be unapologetic,” said Hilary Shaev, vice pres-
ident, marketing, NBA/WNBA.
� “Build a strong mentoring program,” said William Rolack, sen-
ior director of workforce Strategy, Diversity and Strategic Al-
liances, Major League Baseball.
Summing up the views of participants, Dawn Harris, director of
multicultural development, NASCAR, said, “We are all on a journey
we still have much to learn.”
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From left, William Rolack, Tom Cordova, Emily Ingram, and Hilary Shaev.
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Sports are an importantdriver in the county’seconomy. Last year, morethan 122 sporting eventssupported $260 million invisitor spending and180,000 hotel roomnights, said Kayla French,director of marketing &business development,Palm Beach CountySports Commission.
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Pat Geraghty is excited by the opportunities createdby national healthcare reform. “We are reinventing
healthcare in our country, and the change that is in
front of us will dwarf what has already happened,”
said Geraghty, who is CEO of Florida Blue, at the
BDB’s “CEO Spotlight” luncheon on August 21 at the
Kravis Center.
Noting that second enrollment period for
insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act
(ACA) will begin November 15, Geraghty said it is the
private sector that will be driving change in this sector.
“We are open to innovation and working with the
government to get things done, without being over-
regulated.”
Geraghty, who is a member of the Florida
Council of 100 and other statewide organizations, said
healthcare is rapidly moving away from the traditional
fee-for-service model, where the payment was based
on the number of services a patient received. “We
need a system built around value that rewards
providers for quality outcomes and efficient delivery
of care,” he said. “Incentives need to be based on
keeping people well in the first place, and then being
paid appropriately for delivering the right services in
the right setting.”
That might mean keeping a primary care clinic
open in the evening so ill patients wouldn’t need to go
to a hospital emergency room. Or it might be
delivering telehealth services to patients at home, and
monitoring their conditions remotely.
As Geraghty said, the system should be built
around the consumer, rather than being based on
sickness.
“Healthcare providers also need to talk to
people more often about advance directives and end
of life care,” he said. “Today, a family member
doesn’t know the wishes of the patient and says do
everything you can to keep them alive. However the
quality of life should be a consideration as well as
the quality of care.”
Geraghty noted that Florida Blue has changed
dramatically in recent years to remain a leader in the
healthcare sector. A new subsidiary, GuideWell,
now oversees GuideWell Health, which owns
multispecialty physician practices and an emergency
care facility, and GuideWell Connect, which operates
a growing chain of retail centers across the state,
including a facility in Boynton Beach.
“People ask us why do we want to build new
stores?” Geraghty said. “It’s because we offer a
complex and very personal product. People want to
connect with us face-to-face, ask questions or seek
help in resolving a claim. Our members can also sit
down with a nurse to create a personalized fitness
assessment or provide flue shots. In fact, we are no
longer just an insurer. We are a health solutions
company.”
PrivateSectorDrivingHealthcareReform, Says Florida Blue CEO
Pat Geraghty, CEO of Florida Blue
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Glades SeesReinvestment,
Job Gains Through CountyBusiness Assistance Programs
A key focus of the County’s economic development efforts is PalmBeach County’s “other coast,” the Glades Region. More than $8.4
million has been invested in commercial expansions in the Glades
through the County’s business assistance programs. These investments
have leveraged total project costs in excess of $18 million, and will
result in 275 new full time jobs.
Working in concert with the Lake Okeechobee Regional Economic
Alliance (LORE), the Board of County Commissioners carved out
areas on Bacom Point Road and Main Street in Pahokee, and along
Avenue A in Belle Glade as designated revitalization corridors, for a
dedicated portion of the Section 108 Loan Pool to encourage business
development in these economically distressed communities. The 108
program has been further leveraged by loan programs through the
Department of Energy and the Department of Agriculture, making it
possible for small businesses to accomplish their expansion goals and
become a partner in the redevelopment of the Glades cities. The
financing has helped companies with property acquisition,
construction, machinery and equipment, and working capital costs.
The most recent Glades projects underway include:
� Renovation of the Belle Glade Old City Hall into a mixed-use
development under construction by BI Development, LLC. This
$2.5 Million project is transforming the long-abandoned
structure, preserving its historical features, placing it back into
productive use and enhancing the Avenue A streetscape.
� EHR Tech LLC – this renovated office on Bacom Point Road in
Pahokee houses the headquarters for a medical records software
company that will install and operate integrated medical record
keeping systems required by all physicians pursuant to a federal
mandate.
Additional projects are in the pipeline with the potential to invest
more than $12 Million in capital costs and create another 200 jobs.
Businesses are realizing the advantages to locating in the Glades,
including the proximity to U.S. Route 27, the availability of vacant
land, eligibility for Enterprise Zone tax credits or refunds, and access
to capital.
However, in order to sustain continued economic development,
infrastructure improvements are needed to serve the commercial
corridors and also enhance the quality of life for Glades residents. That
is at the crux of the County’s most recent planning effort in the western
community – the development of the Glades Region Master Plan.
Infrastructure needs affecting drinking water, wastewater systems,
roads, storm water drainage, and public transit in relation to
employment centers have been analyzed, and priority
recommendations for improvements are being formulated to create a
comprehensive document that will serve as a guide in requesting
implementation dollars from funding agencies.
Among the recent visible improvements in the Glades has been
the demolition of abandoned and unsafe structures and removal of
asbestos. The County’s Glades Demolition Program in cooperation
with the Glades city building departments and law enforcement has
invested nearly $1.2 Million to demolish 56 buildings that have become
eyesores and havens for criminal activity. This is an important step
toward creating a better community and an environment that is
conducive to economic development. And the work continues.
By Sherry Howard, Deputy DirectorPalm Beach County Department of Economic Sustainability
With the retention of Office Depot’s corporate headquarters, a majorPratt & Whitney expansion, and the arrival of nationally known
healthcare and financial service companies, Palm Beach County had a
stellar year in terms of economic expansions and relocations.
Kelly Smallridge, president and CEO, Business Development
Board of Palm Beach County, delivered that upbeat message to
attendees at the BDB’s annual “Economic Development Update” on
September 18. “Our county’s unemployment rate continues to fall,
and our average wages are the highest in Florida,” she said.
A total of 3,820 jobs were created or retained during the BDB’s
2013-14 fiscal year ending September 30, according to Smallridge.
That’s a substantial increase from the 2,500 jobs in the prior fiscal year.
During the fiscal year, the BDB facilitated a
total of 9 relocations and 11 retention/
expansion projects that involve a direct
investment of more than $55 million and
include the occupation of 367,457 square feet in
additional real estate.
“Best of all, we have great momentum going
forward,” she said. In fact, another new
expansion project – 100 new jobs being created
by Medytox – was announced a week after the
meeting.
Smallridge cited three “game changer”
projects for the past year:
� Office Depot’s decision to remain in Boca
Raton following its merger with Illinois-
based Office Max.
� Cancer Treatment Centers of America relocating to the county
bringing 225 new jobs.
� Pratt & Whitney’s expansion into a new 100,000-square-foot
facility built by Hedrick Brothers, a longtime BDB member.
“Five years ago, we had only a few corporate headquarters in the
pipeline,” Smallridge said. ‘Today, companies of all sizes and industries
are strongly considering Palm Beach County for their corporate and
regional headquarters.”
At the annual meeting, Smallridge thanked outgoing BDB Chairman
Frank Compiani for his leadership and emphasized the importance of
support from the public sector, including the State of Florida, Enterprise
Florida, Palm Beach County and the county’s municipalities.
Looking ahead, Smallridge said the BDB will continue to market
Palm Beach County in the most effective and efficient possible manner.
She cited the BDB’s success in bringing together educational
institutions from throughout the county on a website (PBCedu.org)
as a “one-stop” informational resource for businesses considering
relocating here.
“We have great schools, but we were not effective in showcasing
and branding what they have to offer,” she said. “Now, prospective CEOs
can get a look at the schools, colleges and universities near their site,
and learn about our programs like Bright Futures and the Florida
prepaid college plan.”
Smallridge cited the success of another BDB
program, the “behind the gates” initiative, which
is designed to reach out to CEOs with second
homes in Palm Beach County and discuss the
advantages or bringing their companies here.
A third BDB program focuses on economic
development of the county’s Glades region. “We
brought in national site selection consultants in
manufacturing and distribution, and showcased
our industrial sites,” she said. “We also partner
with Lake Okeechobee Regional Economic
Alliance (LORE) on projects to reduce the high
unemployment rate in the region.”
Summing up Palm Beach County’s many
business advantages, Smallridge said, “We have low taxes and a high
quality of life. Our workforce training and education programs are first
rate. We also enjoy the benefits of city, county and state governments
that recognize the importance of economic development, helping us to
provide a seamless approach. We are bullish on Palm Beach County
and thank you for your support.”
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Corporate Relocation Projects
Corporate Expansion and Retention Projects
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Corporate Successes for the 2013-2014 Fiscal Year:
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Lynn University opened a new International Business Center in August on its Boca Raton campus.The three-story facility includes the following features:
� 34,000 square feet of flexible spaces and common work areas to foster impromptu collaboration.
� 11 classrooms, 12 collaborative rooms, 2 conference rooms, 1 entrepreneur center, 22 staff and faculty
work spaces, 2 recycling stations, a computer lab space for outside organizations (for-profit and not-for-
profit) to come into the college for selected, short-term projects.
� Technology systems that enhance the educational environment.
� A flexible design to allow for efficient and effective styles of teaching and learning from focused study
to group study as well as traditional classroom learning to promote the values of entrepreneurship of
global business.
� A design that is targeting the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum
certification—the highest level of certification awarded by the United States Green Building Council
(USGBC).
� A design that takes advantage of natural sunlight as a lighting source, decreasing the need for artificial
lighting and will include rainwater harvesting to reduce the use of ground water.
Lynn University OpensInternational Business Center
A dynamic partnership between Lynn University and the Business Development Board of Palm BeachCounty brings students and businesses together for research projects.
The university’s undergraduate and MBA students gain hands-on, real world experience, while Palm
Beach County businesses have additional resources for growth-enhancing projects.
Currently, the BDB is working with an MBA marketing class on “Millennials,” a marketing plan to
attract the Millennial generation to Palm Beach County.
BDB Partners withLynn University
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Ten district schools earned Newsweek’sBest High Schools In America 2013.
Suncoast High School, Boca Raton HighSchool and Alexander W. DreyfoosSchool of the Arts ranked in the Top 100nationwide on a list released by TheWashington Post showing the mostchallenging high schools in the nationin 2014.
More than 92 percent of district highschool graduates pursue college or otherpost-secondary education. EducationWeek recognized the district as havingthe eighth-highest graduation rate in the nation.
In 2013, 11,500 graduates were awarded$110 million in scholarships.
Palm Beach County School District is thefifth largest school district in Florida and11th largest in the continental U.S. It isthe top-performing Urban SchoolDistrict in Florida.
The school district is comprised of 106elementary schools, 34 middle schools,23 high schools and 13 other kinds ofschools.
The district has 252 award-winningChoice Programs and Career Academies.
Palm Beach County has more than12,000 students enrolled in charterschools. It is among the nation’s 10districts that experienced the fastestgrowing charter school population.
Boca Raton Elementary School is theoldest school in the Palm Beach CountySchool system still in existence.
The Palm Beach County School Districtis the largest employer in Palm BeachCounty with approximately 22,000employees and 37,000 volunteers.
The average teacher salary is $51,228.
In the district, 146 languages are spokenfrom 191 different countries andterritories of birth.
SOURCES: Palm Beach County School District,Floridacharterschools.org, pbcedu.org, pbcgov.com
12 Facts AboutPalm Beach County
School District
A new education and training program in Belle Glade is helping residents of Palm BeachCounty’s western communities find jobs in the construction industry. More than 20
students completed the pre-apprenticeship program – a partnership of Palm Beach
County Public Schools, CareerSource Palm Beach County and Florida Training Services
held at West Technical Education Center – in June, and every one of them obtained
jobs in the area.
“CareerSource Palm Beach County wants to do all it can to help Glades residents
get the career training they need for the jobs available right now in their local
communities,” said Steve Craig, president and CEO of CareerSource Palm Beach
County. “That’s why we are very pleased to partner in this initiative that helped more
than 20 people gain the skills needed for immediate employment and to connect
employers with well-trained employees who are ready-to-work.,”
Jeff McGinley, president, Florida Training Services, Inc. administers the eight-
month pre-apprenticeship program, with classes held in the evenings. “We provide
education to people who have little or no experience in construction and help them
develop the skills and knowledge they need to enter the trades,” he said. “That includes
basic tool handling and safety practices.”
The curriculum covers carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC (heating, ventilation
and air conditioning), and graduates receive a certificate of completion from the Florida
Department of Education, according to McGinley. They also receive safety training
based on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and
instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
“We enjoy working with the Glades area students ,” McGinley said. “We want to
continue to help them find jobs in today’s stronger construction economy.”
Glades TrainingProgramHelps Residents GainConstruction Jobs
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Palm Beach County and Israel share strong clusters in life sciences,healthcare and aerospace/aviation, making them natural partners for
trade and investment. To take just one example, Israeli distributors
imported $2 billion in medical and
pharmaceutical products in 2013.
On September 4, representatives of
Enterprise Florida discussed those “Trade
and Investment Opportunities in Israel” at a
special Business Development Board session.
“Our job is to help you export more
products and services,” said John Deip,
regional manager, Enterprise Florida. “We
can help with free export assistance,
trade mission, and grants for qualified
Florida companies.”
Last year, Enterprise Florida established
an office in Tel Aviv to help foster those
connections through networking events,
trade shows and other promotional
opportunities, said Fred Glickman, vice
president, international operations. “There
are many Israel start-up and technologies
companies that want to penetrate the
Florida market,” he said. “We also assist many small to mid-size
Florida companies seeking an export niche in Israel or other markets
in the region.”
Nurit Gazit, director, and Elysa Rapoport,
business manager of Enterprise Florida‘s Israel
Office, said Palm Beach County’s world-class
research institutions and life science
infrastructure were of particular interest to
Israeli companies. “We also want to support
the two-way flow of R&D investment,” added
Rapoport. “That will help Florida build a
culture of entrepreneurship and innovation.”
Gazit noted that Israel has one of the
most stable economies in the world with
more companies traded on the NASDAQ
than any other foreign country except China.
“Israel also has the highest concentration of
startups in the world,” she added. “When
Israeli companies come to the U.S., they
usually bring in one or two people and hire
more locally as they grow. We think there are
excellent opportunities for Palm Beach
County companies.”
From left, John Deip, regional manager, Enterprise Florida; Elizabeth Arevalo, Business Development Board; Nurit Gazit and Elysa Rapoport,Enterprise Florida’s Israel Office; and Fred Glickman, vice president, international operations, Enterprise Florida.
Offers Trade and Investment Opportunities Israel
Key Tradeand Investment
SECTORS� Life sciences
� Healthcare
� Information technology
� Aviation/aerospace
� Renewable energy
� Security and defense
� Telecommunications
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When Palm Beach County companies think of exporting their productsand services, Africa is usually not high on the list of target markets. But
there are rapidly emerging trade opportunities in fields as diverse as
electronics, healthcare and construction-related products and services.
Already more than 400 U.S. companies have established operations
in South Africa, which provides a readily accessible
platform for trade and investment, according to
Enterprise Florida representatives at an August 19 event
sponsored by the Business Development Board.
“If you have a product or professional service, there
is probably a need for it in Africa,” said Brian Salter,
Director for Enterprise Florida, International Trade-
Africa. “Our team is cultivating the partnerships that
can help your business to grow.”
From a continental perspective, there are 54
countries in the African Union, which has a population
of 1.3 billion and the largest-growing middle class in the
world. There are also a number of regional trade pacts,
creating opportunities for Florida companies to roll out
long-term export programs.
The food-processing sector is one example. “Right
now, Ghana is a major producer of tomatoes, but they
are shipped to Europe for processing,” Salter said.
Solar energy and healthcare are two other growing
sectors throughout Africa.
Salter noted that passage of the African Growth and
Opportunity Act (AGOA) in 2000 opened the door for
African products to come into the U.S. duty free. “We
have not seen a lot of imports under that program, and
now we are focusing on helping our Florida companies with exports,”
he said. “Our number one market is South Africa, and we want to help
businesses put deals together.”
Abigail Ellary, director at Enterprise Florida’s office in Durban,
added, ‘We are your boots on the ground - not just for South Africa, but
for Africa as a whole.”
Neville Matjie, trade and investment director for the South African
province of KwaZulu -Natal, noted that medical equipment, heavy
equipment and infrastructure are three areas where Florida companies
can be competitive in the South African market. “Many South African
companies are interested in building partnerships with Florida
businesses,” he said, noting that a strategic infrastructure program is a
high priority with the regional government.
Salter added that Kenya also is also investing in a major
infrastructure program to help modernize the country and create local
jobs. “If you partner with a homegrown company that can get a project
contract, you can increase your exports sales and profitability.”
Africa
South Africa’sTop Export
Opportunities
� Aviation � Automotive parts and line technology � Agricultural equipment and processing
machinery � Business processing outsourcing and
electro technical � Clean Technologies � Chemicals and plastics fabrication � Construction equipment � Consumer/household/sporting goods
� Engineering and consultancy servicesin construction, waste management,industrial and processing equipmentmachinery
� Medical equipment� Mining equipment � Power generation and supply � Renewable energy � Transport infrastructure
A Growing Market Opportunity
From left, Brian Salter, Abigail Ellary, Thembelihle Ndlovu and Neville Matjie
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Forbes magazine has named West Palm Beach as the top city in Florida
for business and careers. From a national perspective, West Palm Beach was
ranked No. 54. The top three cities were Raleigh, N.C., Des Moines, Iowa,
and Provo, Utah.
West Palm Beach also made the Forbes lists for one of the best places
for education (No. 55), job growth (No. 105) and the cost of doing business
(No. 142).
With support from Palm Beach County, Enterprise Florida and
local municipalities, the BDB recently facilitated these corporate
expansion and relocation projects:
DRB Capital, LLC’s expansion at its Palm Beach County
operations. DRB Capital provides liquidity solutions to individuals and
small/medium size businesses. DRB’s core businesses include
structured settlement and annuity monetization and litigation funding,
via its US Claims brand. DRB Capital leases 19,223 square feet located
at 1625 S. Congress Avenue in Delray Beach and will add 75 new
positions with an average annual salary of $70,629. DRB Capital had 76
employees at the time the application was submitted.
The Business Development Board assisted DRB Capital through the
incentive process with the State of Florida and City of Delray Beach. Glenn
E. Gromann, Esq. introduced DRB Capital to the BDB and coordinated
the incentives applications for the company through the BDB.
DRB Capital received a Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund of
$450,000 with $360,000 from the State of Florida and $90,000 from the
City of Delray Beach.
Vicinitas Cancer Care, Cancer Treatment Centers of America®
Preferred Provider Alliance, offers patients hope in a setting close to
home by coordinating care within a partnership of physicians and
integrative medical professionals. Located in Boca Raton, the
company will occupy 45,000 square feet of office space and will have
200 full-time employees over the next five years. Vicinitas projects a
capital investment of approximately $4 million to renovate and equip
their space.
The BDB assisted Vicintas with site selection, incentive package
coordination, and workforce and training needs. The company received
a $360,000 training grant from the State of Florida, as well as Qualified
Target Industry Tax Refund (QTI) and Quick Action Closing Fund
incentives totaling $1.45 million with $1.1 million from the State of
Florida and a $350,000 contribution from the City of Boca Raton.
Forbes saysWest Palm Beach is #1
GrowFl has recognized four Palm Beach County companies as
winners of this year’s Florida Companies to WatchSM program: Akron
Biotech which provides raw materials and biotools to the stem cell
industry; Blinc International, a cosmetic company; MobileHelp, the
developer of a mobile personal emergency device; and Distinctive
Kitchen and Baths a manufacturer and distributer of kitchen and bath
products.
“The BDB is proud that four Palm Beach County companies have
been selected as winners of this year’s Florida Companies to Watch
program,” said Kelly Smallridge, BDB President and CEO. These
companies are part of Palm Beach County’s thriving entrepreneurial
ecosystem and they contribute significantly to the area’s job growth.”
The BDB is the recognized local partner for the GrowFL Economic
Gardening program. Florida Companies to Watch is an awards
program that celebrates privately held, second-stage companies
headquartered in the state. To be eligible, applicants must employ
between 6 and 99 full-time equivalent employees and have between
$750,000 and $50 million in annual revenue or working capital in place.
Awardees are selected for demonstrating the intent and capacity to
grow based on employee or sales growth, exceptional entrepreneurial
leadership, sustainable competitive advantage, outstanding corporate
culture, inspired community giving and other notable strengths.
GrowFL Recognizes Four Palm Beach CountyCompanies
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Palm Beach State College breaksground for west central campusMore than 100 business leaders, community residents and elected officials joined with Palm Beach State College Nov. 7 to officially breakground for the College’s new campus in Loxahatchee Groves.
The 75-acre site is on Southern Boulevard west of B Road. Constructionwill begin soon on the first building of Phase I, and the campus is slatedto open in 2016.
Hoisting the shovels at the groundbreaking ceremony were, from left:
DIGGING INShreya Kuntawala, legislative assistant to State Sen. Joseph AbruzzoRachael Ondrus, executive director, Palm Beach County Legislative DelegationMark Pafford, state representative William Underwood, Loxahatchee Groves town manager Lori Berman, state representative Ryan Liang, Loxahatchee Groves councilmanNoel Guillama, PBSC Foundation board chairRon Jarriel, Loxahatchee Groves vice mayor and Dave Browning, Loxahatchee Groves mayorDr. Dennis P. Gallon, PBSC presidentCarolyn Williams, Charles Cross, Wendy Link, William Berger, PBSC trustees and Patricia Medina, student trustee
Kent Long, senior vice president, Balfour Beatty ConstructionJim Rockett, Loxahatchee Groves councilmanTodd Bonlarron, legislative affairs director, Palm Beach County Legislative DelegationMelissa McKinlay, newly elected Palm Beach County CommissionerKelly Smallridge, president and CEO, Business Development Board of Palm Beach County
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