Membership

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.

Investor Resources

Become a Member

On the most basic level, everyone benefits from a strong local economy. Your support of the BDB enables us to accomplish our mission of attracting and retaining jobs and businesses in Palm Beach County and will come back to you in the form of better infrastructure and higher quality of life. Members enjoy direct connections with other top business leaders, across a variety of industries, who share a common interest in the future of this county. The BDB provides opportunities for direct business interactions, promotional value, organizational visibility, and personal networking opportunities.

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Membership Registration

Registration for New Members

Registration for Membership Renewal

Annual Investor Membership

There are six levels of annual Investor Membership in the BDB: General ($2,000), Presidents (upper level $3,500), Corporate ($6,000), Board of Advisors ($12,000), Chairman's Council ($25,000) and Community Benefactor ($50,000). Each successive level of membership opens up additional avenues to BDB resources and services, providing more and more powerful networking opportunities.

What Our Members Say Say

"The BDB has been instrumental in helping NFP transition to South Florida and making introductions to local business owners."

William P. Austin

Managing Director of NFP

"You really learn an organization’s strength when they are put to the test in tough times. Over this past year, the BDB has been a Beacon of Light for businesses looking to relocate to Palm Beach County. They were also a Beacon of Hope for local businesses as they worked with Local, State, and Federal policy makers as advisors on policies and actions to keep businesses in Palm Beach County essential and to keep them relevant. Job well done!"

Benjamin G. Boynton

President, Boynton Financial Group, Inc.

"We consider our support of the Business Development Board a strategic investment in the social and economic mobility of Palm Beach County businesses. As a corporate trustee, PNC is helping to cultivate a thriving business community by emphasizing the importance of developing dynamic business communities, strengthening educational success, and building a strong workforce for the next generation of business leaders."

Cressman D. Bronson

EVP & Regional President, PNC Bank, South Florida

"Bank of America is proud to continue our long-time support of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County. We share in the commitment to ensuring Palm Beach County remains a great place to live, work, and play – and also do business. We know that this highly effective organization will give us all the best return on our investment, by continuing to drive economic growth and opportunity, promote business diversity, and contribute to the vitality of our community at large."

Fabiola Brumley

Market President, Palm Beach County; Vice Chairman, Business Banking Bank of America

"The officers, staff and board members of the BDB are like the Avengers – there is virtually nothing the BDB can’t do. In fact the BDB has helped hundreds of businesses, and created thousands of jobs and hundreds of millions in value in Palm Beach County. Priceless."

Jake Geleerd

President and CEO of Tortoise Properties

Upcoming Events

The BDB brings together members for meetings and events focused on the latest economic development activity on a monthly basis. We host Quarterly stakeholder meeting in specific industries such as Life Sciences, Distribution / Logistics, Commercial / Industrial Real Estate, Education and of course our Quarterly Lunches which are attended by hundreds of upper management-level business, government, and community leaders. Our Upper-Level events attract over 100 C-level executives and bring hot topics to the forefront.

Upcoming Events