From the CEO

Transitions …

Palm Beach County epitomizes the idea of “transitions.” From its pioneering days as “America’s first resort destination,” the county today is a thriving, year-round family community and hub of business and industry. It’s even “Wall Street South” for hundreds of banks, investment and financial services.

Since its founding in 1982, the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County has helped usher in growth and change throughout the region. We’ve promoted our unique offerings to local companies planning to expand, and companies from around the nation—and world—hoping to plant their flag in this enviable business paradise with hemispheric and global connections.

As you’ll see in this issue of Quarterly, in the past year alone, we’ve helped lure or retain companies in such sectors as software and technology, gaming, tourism, manufacturing, entertainment and health sciences. We also profile some of the young professionals who represent the next generation of talent essential to modern, growing businesses.

The BDB is more than “an organization.” It’s a team of skilled economic development experts. For 35 years, our mission has been guided in part by Gary Hines. He has been so much more than “Senior Vice President at the Business Development Board.” Gary has overseen all administrative operations, served as primary contact for corporate relocations, and managed the BDB’s development division.

Gary is retiring. As you’ll read in our farewell, Gary has made an indelible impact on the business and civic community. He will be sorely missed.

Yet, transitions happen, and business continues unabated. We have the global headlines to prove it. Bloomberg recently profiled the county, and a 60-page feature in the September issue of Florida Trend highlights the county’s robust offerings. BDB last month debuted three billboards in New York City proclaiming the county as “Wall Street South.”

Thank you, to Gary, the BDB team, the county commissioners, our corporate members, and executives who make Palm Beach County a modern marvel among global markets. Even amid constant transitions, we remain America’s live, work and play destination.

Kelly Smallridge President and CEO

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA is Home to 39 Cities and Towns, Including:

City of Atlantis

City of Belle Glade

City of Boca Raton

City of Boynton Beach

Town of Briny Breezes

Town of Cloud Lake

City of Delray Beach

Town of Glen Ridge

Village of Golf

City of Greenacres

Town of Gulf Stream

Town of Haverhill

Town of Highland Beach

Town of Hypoluxo

Town of Juno Beach

Town of Jupiter

Town of Jupiter Inlet Colony

Town of Lake Clarke Shores

Town of Lake Park

City of Lake Worth Beach

Town of Lantana

Town of Loxahatchee Groves

Town of Manalapan

Town of Mangonia Park

Village of North Palm Beach

Town of Ocean Ridge

City of Pahokee

Town of Palm Beach

City of Palm Beach Gardens

Town of Palm Beach Shores

Village of Palm Springs

City of Riviera Beach

Village of Royal Palm Beach

City of South Bay

Town of South Palm Beach

Village of Tequesta

Village of Wellington

City of Westlake

City of West Palm Beach

Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, Inc. 310 Evernia Street West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561.835.1008 | bdb.org

Kelly Smallridge

President & CEO 561.835.1008 Ext. 4121 ksmallridge@bdb.org

Gary Hines

Senior Vice President – Administration 561.835.1008 Ext. 4111 ghines@bdb.org

Lisa Anderson

Vice President – Private Funding 561.835.1008 Ext. 4110 landerson@bdb.org

Kristen Boyd Liberman

Vice President – Marketing & Media Relations 561.835.1008 Ext. 4106 kliberman@bdb.org

Tim Dougher

Vice President – Business Recruitment, Retention and Expansion 561.835.1008 Ext. 4131 tdougher@bdb.org

Shawn Rowan

Vice President – Business Recruitment, Retention and Expansion 561.835.1008 Ext. 4108 srowan@bdb.org

ON THE COVER Gary Hines Senior Vice President

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