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The Business Development Board is the official public/private economic development organization of Palm Beach County.

About Us

The Business Development Board of the Palm Beaches is Palm Beach County's official public/private economic development organization. Founded in 1982 as a not-for-profit corporation, we have served as the county's trusted partner for corporate relocation, expansion, and retention — providing site selection assistance, market data, incentive guidance, and workforce connections at no cost to businesses. We provide services to all of the Palm Beaches - from Boca Raton up to Jupiter and out west to the Glades Region. 
 
Our purpose extends beyond business growth — it is about people. For generations, too many young people raised in the Palm Beaches had to move away to find careers worthy of their talents. We exist to change that. By attracting quality employers and helping established businesses grow, we bring well-paying careers to the community, ensuring the next generation never has to choose between opportunity and home. Every company we assist strengthens the region we all share by supporting schools, small businesses, and public services.
 
Over the past five years, the organization has supported 135 companies, including many who have called Palm Beach County home for decades. Those companies created or retained more than 11,622 direct jobs with average salaries exceeding $80,000 and generating over $1 billion in capital investment across the Palm Beaches.
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Our Mission

To build a stronger, more diverse economy for the Palm Beaches by attracting the industries of the future, supporting the employers already here, and creating careers that let every generation call this community home.

Our Vision

To make the Palm Beaches the nation's premier destination for innovation — a region where technology, life sciences, aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing and financial services flourish, and where opportunity and quality of life grow together.

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From burgeoning businesses to established enterprises, our tailored resources and expertise ensure that you maximize your growth potential and thrive in our vibrant business ecosystem.

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Over the past five years, the BDB has assisted:

135 Companies | 11,622 Jobs | $80,000 Average Salary | $1 Billion Capital Investment
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Complimentary Business Relocation & Expansion Services

The Business Development Board provides confidential, no-cost economic development services to help companies expand, relocate, and succeed in the Palm Beaches, with the local intelligence, connections, and support needed to streamline the site-selection and expansion process and evaluate opportunities throughout Palm Beach County. Services include:

  • Customized site selection assistance

  • Confidential relocation and expansion support

  • Labor market and workforce data analysis

  • Real estate and infrastructure coordination

  • Introductions to local partners, utilities, and permitting agencies

  • Incentive research and application guidance

  • Executive and team site visits

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Site tours of industrial buildings, land, and office space

Information on city, county and state grants and financial incentives

Introductions to CareerSource employee-training programs

Introductions to CareerSource employee-training programs

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Housing and cost-of-living data

Local buyer and supplier information

Demographics and labor market information

Available services and rates for utilities, communications, and transportation

Public and Private educational tours

Overview of Palm Beach County’s recreational and cultural amenities

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