Palm Beach County Business | Winter 2024

QUARTERLY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

Winter 2024

BDB.ORG

BUSINESS PALM BEACH COUNTY

New Research

County’s Evolving Key Sectors

Executives Thrive

Leadership

Local CEO Success Stories

Meet Your Commissioners

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Contents PALM BEACH COUNTY BUSINESS

F E AT U R E S

D E PA R T M E N T S In the Know From the CEO page 2

F E AT U R E S

Elected Officials and Business Leaders Tour the Glades Region page 3

News & Events page 12

CEOs: Products of Our Local Schools

page 11 ‘

PBC: The Location for Growing Businesses page 4

CareerSource Palm Beach County page 15

Five Recent Expansions in Palm Beach County page 14

Meet Your Commissioners page 6

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IN THE KNOW

From the CEO Long-term Planning for Palm Beach County’s Long-term Future Validation. In a word, a report released in Q4 of 2023 validates all the hard work and collaboration by leaders across the county over the past three decades to help diversify and amplify Palm Beach County’s economic base.

What for generations had been an economy reliant upon tourism, agriculture and construction, today is a multifaceted, 21stcentury marketplace.

The numbers, compiled by Dr. Jerry Parrish, chief economist and former director of state and local policy analysis at Florida State University’s Institute of Government and presented at a recent BDB Member Breakfast, told and extolled our story. The county’s top three clusters are now finance, life sciences / health care and company headquarters. The top three alone drive some $20.64 billion in personal income and have accounted for explosive job growth.

Agriculture, tourism and construction still play a vital role, employing thousands and generating billions, but now the county is home to three new top sectors that have emerged over the past three decades.

Our work continues. Our highly successful “Times Square Takeover” billboard blitz in New York City promoting our “Wall Street South” campaign was followed by another effort on New Year’s Eve. We’re scouting tenants with expiring leases in less business-friendly markets from high-tax states that we see the most migration from to tell them why Palm Beach County is the ideal place for them.

We’re working with accounting and advisory firm Kaufman Rossin to survey local executives to find out - and address—what’s driving local companies’ workplace decision-making.

Realizing that as a county, ours is a shared success, we’re working with our elected officials, policymakers and stakeholders to examine our strengths and needs related to transportation, education, housing and infrastructure. We launched a Business Appreciation Bus Tour program covering North, South, Central and West parts of the county with tours. The Business Development Board will continue its efforts to validate Palm Beach County’s position of national prominence as an ideal business location. We thank you for all your help in getting us where we are today—and helping us strengthen our place tomorrow.

Kelly Smallridge President and CEO Business Development Board of Palm Beach County

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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 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

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Elected Officials and Business Leaders Tour the Glades Region

ON DECEMBER 6, the Business Development Board hosted a bus tour in the Glades Region, showcasing notable businesses. Aboard the bus included elected officials and business leaders with the purpose to show gratitude and gain exclusive behind-the-scenes insights by visiting prominent employers situated in the Glades Region. n n n n n n n

Tour visits included: Tellus Products Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida FINFROCK Pioneer Growers Lunch at The Drawbridge - Flavors of the South Palm Beach State College - Belle Glade Campus Everglades Equipment Group

The tour began and concluded at Palm Beach State College’s Loxahatchee Groves Campus with support from BDB board members Donia Roberts and Keith Wedgworth.

The BDB will eventually tour all parts of the county with the following: n Central County – February 7, 2024 n South County – May 15, 2024 n North County – August 14, 2024

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Palm Beach County: The Location for Growing Businesses FOR DECADES Palm Beach County was known as a hub of tourism, agriculture and construction, which are all still thriving.

However, three new industries have emerged.

Finance, Life Sciences/Health care and Company Headquarters

HOW DIVERSE? Today’s top three sectors are now finance, health care / life science and company headquarters based on income, jobs and average salaries.

Also among the top are real estate, retail, manufacturing, logistics, aviation / aerospace / engineering, legal / professional services, and arts and entertainment.

The Business Development Board of Palm Beach County enlisted Dr. Jerry Parrish, chief economist and former director of state and local policy analysis at Florida State University’s Institute of Government, to study the county’s changing business profile. At a recent BDB Member Breakfast, Dr. Parrish revealed that while agriculture, construction and tourism still employ tens of thousands of people and drive billions in income, wages, taxes and overall economic impact, these new sectors have taken precedence in the county’s new economy.

Consider that the top three clusters, which are finance, life sciences / health care, and company headquarters account for $20.64 billion, compared to $5.04 billion for construction, agriculture and tourism-adjacent sectors.

In a presentation, Dr. Parrish addressed “the actual truth,” according to the conducted research. The real numbers, the amount of jobs and income they pay to people,” and his report

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revealed the direction of the county’s growth. The county’s wage and location “quotients,” or how each sector rates against other markets, outperform the state and many other metro markets. Finance was especially strong, with investment banking and investment funds, and commodity contracts intermediation, far outperforming others.

“That means you have a heck of a financial cluster going on here,” he said. “That doesn’t happen overnight and without serious attention being paid to do that.”

Kelly Smallridge, the President and CEO of the Business Development Board, noted that the BDB has been actively engaging with these industries for three decades. The BDB created and nurtured the “Wall Street South” initiative, which today sees finance as among the top sectors for employment, average income, and overall economic activity.

Bold endeavors included a recent and prominent Times Square billboard campaign in New York City, followed by another on New Year’s Eve. As Dr. Parrish commented, with more than 3,000 counties in the U.S., “the way you guys have transformed this economy … almost every single one of them would trade places with you, because you guys have diversified this economy.”

FEATURE

SECTOR

INCOME

JOBS

AVG. SALARY

Finance: Health Care/Life Sciences: Real Estate: Retail: Company Headquarters: Construction: Manufacturing: Food Services: Aviation/Aerospace/Engineering: Legal Services: Arts, Entertainment and Rec.: Agriculture & Forestry: Accommodations:

$7.53 billion $7.42 billion $5.69 billion $3.58 billion $3.29 billion $3.03 billion $2.16 billion $2.03 billion $1.99 billion $1.72 billion $0.86 billion $0.69 billion $0.46 billion

73,989 99,726 66,144 83,037 17,128 50,232 25,261 64,895 20,919 17,568 23,330 12,346 8,601

$101,829 $74,364 $86,009 $43,170 $190,741 $60,365 $85,421 $31,351 $95,118 $97,687 $36,742 $55,903 $53,213

#1 for Income #1 for Jobs

#1 for Average Salary

SECTOR GROWTH 2010 – 2021 GDP Growth in Palm Beach County by Sector: Professional & Business Services: 109.9% GDP Increase for 2021 (Percent of total increase was 20.7%) Real Estate, Rental, and Leasing: 83.1% GDP Increase for 2021 (Percent of total increase was 20.4%) Finance and Insurance: 184.1% GDP Increase for 2021 (Percent of total increase was 13.9%) Wholesale Trade: 81.2% GDP Increase for 2021 (Percent of total increase was 6.8%) Health Care/Life Sciences: 59% GDP Increase for 2021 (Percent of total increase was 6.7%) Retail Trade: 67.4% GDP Increase for 2021 (Percent of total increase was 5.7%) Leisure & Hospitality: 63.2% GDP Increase for 2021 (Percent of total increase was 4.5%) Construction: 86.7% GDP Increase for 2021 (Percent of total increase was 4.4%) Company Headquarters: 118.8% GDP Increase for 2021 (Percent of total increase was 3.4%) Manufacturing: 54.9% GDP Increase for 2021 (Percent of total increase was 2.5%) Transportation and Warehousing: 129.3% GDP Increase for 2021 (Percent of total increase was 2.0%)

“The way you guys have transformed this economy … almost every single one of them would trade places with you, because you guys have diversified this economy.”

– Dr. Jerry Parrish, chief economist

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing: 51.2% GDP Increase for 2021 (Percent of total increase was 0.7%) All industries had a 2021 GDP increase average of 80.7%.

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Meet Your Commissioners THEY SAY “all politics is local.” If that’s the case, here’s a chance to get to know your local politicians working to improve life and work in Palm Beach County.

Marci Woodward

County Commissioner, District 4 MWoodward@pbcgov.org Bio: Commissioner Woodward is a 20-year resident of Boca Raton and was elected to her current seat in November 2022. A South Carolina native, she graduated from the University of South CarolinaAiken with a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts. Ms. Woodward is married to her high school sweetheart, Michael Woodward, and they enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle with their dogs Zoey, Pepper and Harvey.

What first drew you to Palm Beach County?

I first came to PBC in 2003 for my husband’s job in industrial coatings. His new territory was all of South Florida, and once we spent a few months here, we chose Boca Raton as our new home. It’s a far cry from the small town in South Carolina where we both grew up.

What new infrastructure and developments most excite you in your district—or the county as a whole?

The Center for Arts and Innovation in Boca Raton is causing quite the stir. With the selection of renowned architect Renzo Piano and the early achievement of the $30 million target, Andrea Virgin and her team have much to celebrate. This project will be a game changer for south Palm Beach County.

It’s the weekend. Where will we likely find you?

We will be at “Bark Beach” in Spanish River Park catching the sunrise with our three dogs at least one morning of the weekend. If I’m lucky, I’ll be back with a book for a few hours by myself in the afternoon. And if it’s football season, I’ll be cheering on my Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

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Maria Sachs

County Mayor, Commissioner District 5 MSachs@pbcgov.org Elected mayor in November 2023, Maria Sachs spent her career as an associate professor of international politics at the University of Maryland, a prosecutor in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, and a partner in law firm Sachs, Augspurger & White, P.A., in Boca Raton. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Maryland, a master’s in International Relations from Boston University, and a law degree from the University of Miami.

What first drew you to Palm Beach County?

I was attracted to Palm Beach County because of its open spaces, interesting people and premier cultural events. Since I moved here, I’ve not been disappointed.

What new infrastructure and developments most excite you in your district—or the county as a whole?

Public transportation through Brightline and our county’s public transportation system offering routes that go east to west and west to east.

What have been the greatest accomplishment(s) so far under your tenure?

The preservation of agricultural land and the development of livable and workable marketplaces for our residents.

What’s top of your list to achieve?

To incentivize business to move here and encourage the best and the brightest young families to make Palm Beach County their new home.

It’s the weekend. Where will we likely find you?

In the mornings, at the beach with my husband; in the afternoons, making dinner for the kids.

What haven’t I asked that you’d ask of and answer yourself?

I see Palm Beach County’s future as developing in a way that surpasses what the State of Florida has accomplished. That is, as a destination for sports activities, resorts, beaches and fine shopping. We have it all—more than any other county in the state.

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CEOs: Products

of Our Local Schools WHEN EXECUTIVES and their families consider relocating to Palm Beach County, one of the first questions they ask is, “How are the schools?” Maybe they should ask local executives Dan Cane and David Wantman. The CEOs attended local schools and today head two of the region’s most successful companies. We asked each what success they’ve found here—and their plans for tomorrow.

Daniel Cane Co-founder and CEO, ModMed, Boca Raton ABOUT MODMED: The company and its 3,500 employees worldwide offer an intelligent, specialty-specific cloud platform that provides electronic health records (EHR) and practice management (PM) systems, and revenue cycle management (RCM) services for specialty medical practices. Cane previously founded and sold the educational platform Blackboard.

What high school and college did you attend? Lake Worth High School, class of ‘94, and Cornell University (bachelor’s in Agricultural Economics), class of ‘98.

What’s your secret sauce to keeping your employees happy? Authenticity. We have a mission to improve health care that’s very real and personal to our people, and we genuinely care about our team. Employees can see right through you as a leader, so there is no faking anything.

What continues to make the county and region work for you, your people and your business? ModMed continues to find the quality of the local talent base exceptional as our local universities improve and the business community matures from agriculture and tourism into a diverse, technology-enabled, modern ecosystem.

What’s your favorite “shhh....locals only” escape in Palm Beach County? Boca Raton has a dog beach! I didn’t know what real joy was until I came back, sandy and wet from playing with my kids, wife and dogs (and hundreds of their four-legged friends) at the beach. (Note: you will need a dog-beach permit from the city to participate.)

David Wantman CEO, WGI West Palm Beach

ABOUT WGI: Founded more than five decades ago, the multidisciplinary engineering, geospatial, environmental, infrastructure and urban planning consultancy’s 700 associates today work from 25 offices in eight states, serving clients in more than 39 states.

What high school and college did you attend? I graduated from John I. Leonard High School in Greenacres and earned my Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at the University of Florida.

What’s your secret sauce to keeping your employees happy? I believe in the idea of “communicating at an exceptional level,” and that starts with me—and it is what I expect from leadership and our associates.

It’s a two-way street…You can’t dedicate the time we need to accomplish this job and not recognize, support and listen to the people doing the job. We go to great lengths to support our associates’ life/work balance.

What’s exciting on your company’s horizon? Smart infrastructure, connected communities, and addressing long-term infrastructure in South Florida due to climate change. WGI entered the resiliency space several years ago and now offers public agencies the ability to predict flooding and severe weather events with a customized and proprietary approach. It’s part of our unique City Adaptability Index created jointly with Columbia University.

What continues to make the county and region work for you, your people and your business? WGI started in Palm Beach County over five decades ago, and no matter how much we expand, it remains the nexus of where top-level decisions are made, corporate strategy is formed, and our continued growth is charted.

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News + Events Jeff Greene Shares Insight to Success

Four Palm Beach County Investment Firms Land on Inc. Magazine’s 2023 List

REAL ESTATE MOGUL Jeff Greene shared with 100 BDB members on November 30 at a BDB reception, new developments and his secret to success. This event was moderated by Corey Saban of CS Media Works.

BUSINESS OWNERS often turn to investment partners to accelerate growth. Inc. Magazine listed the Top 2023 FounderFriendly Investors who have a track record of backing entrepreneurs. The PE, VC, and debt firms on the list have a proven track record of helping founders outgrow competition.

Local companies on the list include: n Blue Sea Capital – West Palm Beach, FL n Sun Capital Partners – Boca Raton, FL n Palm Bach Capital – West Palm Beach, FL n Lightview Capital – West Palm Beach, FL

Five Executives Thrive in Palm Beach County

ESPN West Palm Moves To The Square In West Palm Beach

FIVE EXECUTIVES who employ thousands of people in Palm Beach County shared why they love being located here with BDB members on November 15, 2023.

Photographed left to right: n Bank of America: Fabiola Brumley, Senior Public Policy Lead President, PBC n BDB: Kelly Smallridge, President and CEO n WGI: David Wantman, CEO n ModMed: Daniel Cane, CEO n Lockheed Martin: Heather Stewart, General Manager n USPA Global Licensing Inc.: J. Michael Prince, President / CEO n Florida Power & Light: Christopher Chapel, COO n Gunster: Brian Seymour, BDB Chair

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THIS MOVE to the Square is more than just changing addresses; it's a bold declaration of the team’s commitment to the community. ESPN West Palm is not just covering the game; they're living it with all the action happening LIVE in the Square. The vibrant new space is designed to give you a front-row seat to the action.

Picture this: a radio studio visible from street level, offering you a sneak peek into the magic that happens behind the scenes.

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News + Events The New “Stephen M. Ross Emerging Scholars Program” Created By Related Company Makes $8m Gift THE STEPHEN M. ROSS Emerging Scholars Program at Palm Beach State College, created by Related Companies, announced an $8 million gift to support West Palm Beach students in grades 7-12 and follow students through their postsecondary education at Palm Beach State. The program was developed in partnership with the Foundation for Palm Beach State College led by Vice President of Institutional Advancement and CEO of the Foundation David Rutherford, who attended the ceremony.

Stephen Ross and President Ava Parker

Forest Development Celebrates Topping Off Construction Milestone

FOREST DEVELOPMENT recently celebrated the topping off construction milestone Nautilus 220. This new luxury mixeduse development offers 330 condominium residences in two 24-story towers, waterfront restaurants including SeaHawk Prime

by Chef David Burke, and retail and office suites alongside the Lake Park Harbor marina in the Palm Beaches. Nautilus 220 is over 80% sold with construction expected to be completed in Fall 2024.

1909 Supporting Entrepreneurs, Innovators and Startups

WHEN DANIELLE CASEY started her first business in 2012, she saw a void in the local market for entrepreneurs.

Services she could have used—affordable workspaces, mentorship and business education—were nowhere to be found.

Several years later, Casey noticed a trend where the Palm Beaches were losing talented individuals to what were considered "larger and more attractive" markets. This was partly due to the startup community lacking essential services. In response, she took action to address this issue.

Casey founded 1909. Community is for “like-minded individuals who value collaboration, talent, integrity, grit, diversity and experimentation,” said Casey, 1909’s chief creative officer.

Members pay low rent and have access to collaboration, mentorship—and a chance at success. “We’re here to create opportunities,” she said, “breaking the mold for those with big ideas but without financial freedom or family support.”

1909 companies have contributed to the creation of 224 jobs and $37 million in economic impact across the county.

Executive Director Shana Ostrovitz calls its community impact and educational resources “pivotal…We are the catalyst for turning new business ideas into reality and propelling early-stage businesses to scale new heights.”

Based on new space in the 1920s-era Comeau Building at 319 Clematis St., the design honors the history of the city and building. Ben Eleazer, associate director with Morning Calm Advisors, said partnering with 1909 drives so much impact in the areas of entrepreneurship, education and community in the city and has been “an incredible opportunity for Morning Calm.”

Gaida Zirkelbach, co-founder and CEO of carbon accounting platform SustainaBase, said 1909 has been a big part of her success. She was in the first incubator program and today thrives while surrounded by like-minded owners in a space she says has “such a cool vibe.”

“Entrepreneurship can be lonely,” she added. “It can be difficult, with ups and downs every day. Once you check [1909] out, you realize why you need it.”

“1909 is not just a space,” Casey said. “It’s a vibrant network defying norms and making the entrepreneurial journey less isolating and a hell of a lot more enjoyable.”

To learn more, visit www.weare1909.org.

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Five Recent Expansions in Palm Beach County PALM BEACH COUNTY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BOARD promotes the expansion of local companies across Palm Beach County by offering complimentary services, including property searches, talent connections, introductions to elected officials, expedited permitting, and more. Here are five companies that have recently expanded.

Evo Door & Window added 191 new jobs with an average salary of $107,500. This distribution and logistics company supplies windows and doors to contractors and is located in West Palm Beach.

Bush Brothers, located in Royal Palm Beach, expanded into a 42,143 sq. ft. facility with plans to create and retain a total of 90 jobs. The BDB assisted with site searches and expedited permitting.

Merchant Lynx Services, a leader in credit card processing, expanded in Palm Beach Gardens. It plans to add 100 new jobs over the next three years to its existing workforce of 135 employees. The new positions will be at its current corporate headquarters located in a 20,000 sq. ft. LEED certified facility at 348 Hiatt Drive in Palm Beach Gardens.

Aventusoft, a health care technology manufacturer and distributor specializing in cardiac health solutions, expanded in Boca Raton. Having scaled-up in Global Ventures at Florida Atlantic™, an entrepreneur support initiative, Aventusoft is set to create an additional 15 job positions over the next 2 years, and they have ambitious expansion plans, including relocating to a larger facility within the Research Park at Florida Atlantic University and making a substantial capital investment of $2 million. The BDB assisted with property searches, guidance on suitable residential options for their workforce, and introductions to elected officials and CareerSource Palm Beach County.

United Franchise Group, led by CEO Ray Titus, is a global leader in franchising, with over 35 years of excellence. With a diverse portfolio of 12 award-winning brands across industries like signs, promotional products, coworking, business brokerage, and food, UFG is headquartered in West Palm Beach, operating from a dynamic 30,000-square-foot facility.

The global company is expanding at the existing world headquarters, adding 125 jobs. The BDB assisted with connections to colleges and universities.

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DEPARTMENT

Business Solutions CareerSource Connects Candidate and Company

BRITTANY VEMERIN was looking for a new job. Juan J. Williams was looking for a new customer service representative at his insurance agency.

CareerSource connected the two.

Williams is the agent, president and CEO of the Juan J. Williams Ins. Agcy., Inc., which represents State Farm Insurance Companies. He had learned of CareerSource and worked with recruiter Marie Merritt and Senior Career Consultant Cecil Hepburn, who helped define the position and identify the skills the ideal candidate would bring.

Looking through the organization’s active candidate list, they discovered Vemerin. They helped review her skills and polish her resume. They then put the candidate in touch with the company.

Vemerin arrived prepared for the interview.

She asked thoughtful questions and demonstrated a clear understanding of the responsibilities and expectations of the role. Her professionalism and positive attitude stood out, Williams said.

Since joining the team, Vemerin has exceeded Williams’ expectations. She has quickly adapted to

the company culture and has made significant contributions to ongoing activities. Her technical skills, work ethic and ability to work collaboratively with others have been instrumental in the firm’s success, he said.

“She is a quick learner and is always willing to go above and beyond to get the job done,” said Williams, who thanked Hepburn and recruiter Marie Merritt, who was responsible for all contact, job search and development, as well as sourcing referrals for this role and who matched Vemerin’s skills to the needs of his business. “It was instrumental.”

“We are grateful for your expertise, your insight, and we appreciate your dedication to helping us find the best talent for our company,” Williams said. “She has been an invaluable asset to our team.”

For her part, Brittany Vemerin was pleased with the process—and her new position.

“The experience was straightforward, and everyone communicated well,” she said. “It felt like an easy transition into the company for me.”

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DEPARTMENT

Business Solutions CareerSource Connects Coca-Cola with Vets

WHEN COCA-COLA needs new employees, CareerSource serves them up. At its recent Paychecks for Patriots job fair, a CareerSource veteran representative worked with Coca-Cola to scout and find talent for its Riviera Beach bottling plant.

Paychecks for Patriots is CareerSource’s biggest annual job fair. This year, more than 50 employers and 150 job seekers attended the event, which is free and open to the public, including non-veterans. CareerSource’s Veterans Department has Local Veteran Employment Representatives (LVERs) encourage employers to participate and connect with job candidates.

“This approach has proven effective in bridging the gap between veterans seeking employment and employers eager to hire from this skilled and dedicated workforce,” said Frank Mieses, CareerSource’s supervisor of veterans’ programs.

Over the years, Coca-Cola’s attendance—and positive feedback—has proven the program’s success. “This positive feedback underscores the effectiveness of our efforts to connect top-notch candidates with reputable employers like Coca-Cola.”

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, the independent bottler in Riviera Beach, needed to bolster its sales team and add a waterhouse CareerSource Palm Beach County’s full-service centers are staffed with supervisor, said Lauren Young, Coca-Cola’s Field Talent Acquisition career consultants who are dedicated to serving first-time, experienced Specialist. It’s not the first time they’ve worked together, both at the and professional job seekers. The services include career consulting, Paychecks for Patriots program and at a private hiring event last year. computers for job searches, internet access to our statewide jobs Success brings her back. database Employ Florida, job search and placement services, workshops, “It was heavily attended, and we were able to hire a few of their training opportunities, work assessments and more. To learn more, go to clients,” she said. “Working with their veteran employment reps has careersourcepbc.com. been rewarding. CareerSource is tapped into the community, and they offer great services and benefits for employers.”

Central Career Center 3400 Belvedere Road West Palm Beach, FL 33406 561.340.1060

West Career Center 1085 S. Main St. Belle Glade, FL 33430 561.829.2040

Connecting business with talent | www.careersourcepbc.com CareerSource Palm Beach County, Inc. is the direct service provider for various workforce programs supported by the U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and other agencies as part of awards totaling $14,386,462 (revised annually). Unless otherwise stipulated, all statements, news releases, requests for proposals, bid solicitations and other applicable documents are fully funded from federal sources. (As of July 2023)

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