Business Development Board of Martin County
William T. Corbin, CEcD, currently serves as the Executive Director of the Business Development Board of Martin County, Florida, since September 2024. Prior experience includes roles as Economic Development Director and Interim Community Development & Planning Director for the City of Norcross, Georgia, as well as Senior Business Development Manager at the Development Authority of Clayton County. Previous positions also encompass Economic Development Specialist for the City of Duluth, Manager of Research & Strategic Planning for the Miami-Dade Beacon Council, and roles at Market Street Services, DeKalb County Office of Economic Development, and Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce. William holds a BA in Political Science and Journalism from Emory University and an MPA in Management & International Policy Studies from Georgia State University.
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Business Development Board of Martin County
WHAT WE DO: We provide services and assistance to executives, entrepreneurs, owners, and investors who are seeking to start-up, grow, stay, invest, or move their company to Martin County, Florida. Specifically, we can help leaders and their representatives: • Narrow Site Selection • Problem Solve • Identify Potential Resources • Gather Market Research and Business Intelligence • Obtain introductions to other key leaders and community influencers • Recruit new talent with key education-workforce partners • Make connections to capital • Gain access to local entrepreneur coaching, training, support, and assistance OUR WORK: *Grow leading industries and good jobs *Accelerate Entrepreneurship *Build the next generation of talent *Be more business friendly *Increase Martin County’s attractiveness to owners, earners, leaders, and business visitors What Kind of Jobs and Business Investments is the BDB Working to Grow and Attract? The BDB’s new “Hubs of Excellence” strategy is designed to grow and expand the following key industries that have proven to be producers and generators of higher-paying jobs, capital investments and tax base including agribusiness, aerospace, aviation, clean-green-renewable energy, marine, medical-healthcare, and technology sectors. MISSION: To champion and strengthen Martin County’s economy. VISION: Martin County will be recognized as a distinct, prosperous, entrepreneurial community. BUSINESS BRAND: Distinctive. By Design Martin County | Florida Join us in championing a stronger economy in Martin County to cultivate broad-based economic prosperity; advance our community’s economic vision; promote Martin County’s competitive advantages and distinctiveness; address crucial business climate issues and influence positive change.