Business Development Board of Martin County

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, the Business Development Board of Martin County honors the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. We remember their courage, their service, and the freedoms their sacrifice helped preserve.

05/14/2026

04/27/2026

Thank you to Michael Falk of Colliers, for your continued investment in our mission to support Martin County's existing businesses and help build a more diversified and resilient economy.

We appreciate you renewing your membership in our Investors Council at the Corporate level!

04/24/2026

BDB Executive Director Will Corbin spoke with Cassandra Garcia of WPTV about an important trend in the local marketplace with encouraging implications.

Industrial sites are expanding or in the planning, posing opportunities for stronger job growth and a more diverse taxbase that could make Martin County's economy more resilient for years to come.

https://www.wptv.com/news/treasure-coast/region-martin-county/martin-county-experiences-industrial-growth-that-leaders-say-could-strengthen-its-economic-future

04/23/2026

A very exciting today in the Village of Indiantown, celebrating the groundbreaking of Sedron Technologies' Integrated Regional Biosolids Management & Renewable Energy Facility.

This state-of-the-art facility will represent a significant advancement in how Florida manages biosolids, offering communities across the state a sustainable alternative to traditional disposal methods.

The environmental benefits are highly noteworthy. Biosolids can spike phosphorus and nitrogen levels in our waterways, leading to harmful algal blooms. Fortunately, Sedron Technologies's facility will have the capacity to reportedly treat more than 330,000 tons per year in a sustainable approach resulting in:

- A 97 percent reduction in energy use compared to traditional methods
- Conversion of dewatered biosolids into reclaimed water, liquid fertilizer, and dry solids suitable for renewable fuel
- Achievement of PFAS (forever chemicals) destruction through high-temperature processing

A spin-off of Janicki Industries, which manufactures aerospace parts, fighter jets, and NASA-grade components for space travel, Sedron Technologies' facility puts our community at the forefront of environmental innovation.

04/22/2026

We're extremely grateful for the continued support of Bank of America, which again demonstrated its commitment to strengthening Martin County's economy by renewing its membership to our Investors Council at the Leadership level, the highest available.

And we're very appreciative of the dedication and hard work of Susan Rabinowitz, Bank of America President, Treasure Coast, for her years of disguished service as chair of our board of directors. Thank you, Susan!

04/13/2026

Check out William Corbin's latest Director's Letter for more on how--after a long absence in the local marketplace--industrial sites are coming online as well as in the planning, allowing for increased opportunity, job creation and greater diversification of Martin County's taxbase.

https://bdbmc.org/martinomics/industrial-growth-strengthens-martin-countys-economic-future/

"Historically, Martin County’s economic strength is rooted in legacy industries such as marine, aviation, advanced manufacturing and a variety of professional services," writes Corbin. "And there’s been a positive trend happening recently to support industries – the development and construction of new industrial business parks featuring spaces that vary in size, from as little as 1,500 square feet to hundreds of thousands of square feet at the larger end.

"This is great for the local economy because it provides options for the entire spectrum of businesses, from budding entrepreneurs to medium and large size corporations looking to expand into the area. It also helps the county be more economically resilient."

03/26/2026

We're grateful for all our partners and deeply appreciate the support of our Investors Council members.

Thank you, Florida Power & Light, for your commitment to our mission of strengthening Martin County's economy, and thank you Marshall Critchfield, for your valued service on our board of directors.

03/25/2026

Thank you so much for your service and leadership as our chair, Dan Romence.

We've appreciated your knowledge and the perspective you provide as president of Indiantown Marine Center and look forward to your continued partnership with our organization in your capacity as president of the Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast.

03/18/2026

“This is one of the most exciting conversations taking place today in the world of aviation, business and technology and Martin County is at the table,” says William Corbin.

Innovators working to reach a higher elevation in the evolution of aviation technology recently convened at Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne—and two aerospace companies with ties to Martin County joined them.

Florida Advanced Air Mobility Pitch Day attracted companies pioneering new plateaus in drones, uncrewed aerial systems and the technologies that make the next generation of flight possible.

(Pictured left to right): Florida Tech President John Nicklow (center) joined Florida Commerce Secretary Alex Kelly (right) and Charles Chou, director general of the Taipei (Taiwan) Economic and Cultural Office in Miami, at the AAM pitch event at Vertex Applied Innovation Hub.

Read the full article here: https://bdbmc.org/martinomics/martin-county-aerospace-innovators-showcase-advanced-air-mobility-at-florida-tech/