The Business Development Board of the Palm Beaches has confirmed four featured speakers for its upcoming Quarterly All-Member Luncheon on Tuesday, November 18, 2026, at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach — a convening that arrives at one of the busiest moments of the fall for economic development across Palm Beach County.
Several projects, announcements, and expansions have been moving through the pipeline over the past several months. The November BDB Quarterly Luncheon is where members will hear the full picture in one sitting — including news on companies choosing Palm Beach County, updates from members already established in the region, and developments unfolding across the local communities BDB serves.
What You Can Expect to Hear
The November program is packed with the kind of first-hand intelligence members join BDB for. Topics on the agenda include:
- The latest on Wells Fargo’s major announcement earlier this year to relocate its wealth management headquarters to West Palm Beach.
- A fresh look at Vanderbilt University’s plans in Palm Beach County, direct from Natasha Sachs, the newly announced Assistant Vice Chancellor and Executive Director.
- New corporate investment and expansion activity across the region, with insight into the kinds of businesses actively choosing Palm Beach County
- Updates on corporate headquarters and developments taking root in the local economy
If you want the latest before it reaches the news, this is the room to be in.
The Featured Speakers
- Ryan Alovis, CEO, LensDirect
- Isaac Shalom, Vice President, Gatsby Enterprises
- Natasha Sachs, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Executive Director, Vanderbilt University
- Valentina Vlajin, Executive Director, Wells Fargo
Together, they reflect the diversity of the sectors now anchoring themselves in Palm Beach County — from financial services and higher education to consumer brands and private enterprise.
Why This Luncheon Matters
BDB’s quarterly luncheons are among the most strategically valuable settings in Palm Beach County for business leaders who want to stay ahead of what is happening on the ground. The November edition will cover active projects, corporate expansions, and community developments that have been shaping the region throughout the fall — presented alongside the leaders directly involved.
It is a chance to reconnect with peers, hear directly from decision-makers choosing Palm Beach County, and gain early visibility into the moves shaping the local economy.
Reserve Your Seat
The BDB Quarterly Luncheon is a member event. Members are encouraged to reserve their seats early, as this luncheon traditionally fills quickly — and the November program is expected to be one of the most substantive of the year.
Not yet a member? Membership in the Business Development Board of the Palm Beaches opens the door to events like this one, direct access to the leaders and decision-makers shaping Palm Beach County’s economy, executive-level convenings, task force participation, and the strategic intelligence that informs long-term business decisions across the region. Learn more about BDB membership opportunities or browse its upcoming events.
The Business Development Board of the Palm Beaches is the official economic development organization for Palm Beach County, recruiting new business, assisting local companies with expansions, and retaining the quality industries that create career opportunities for current and future generations.
