Relocations & Expansions continued “The bulk of our hiring will occur during the summer of 2016,” said David Disbrow, president of the SSBC. The SSBC in partnership with BCT, operates an additional SOPF in Arcadia, Florida and will soon open a third facility in Fort Pierce.
East Coast Metal Structure Corp. Expands to Riviera Beach East Coast Metal Structure Corp. is expanding its operations in Palm Beach County, with assistance from the Business Development Board, Palm Beach County and the City of Riviera Beach. The company purchased 21,000 square feet of space at 3450 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in Riviera Beach, where it will make a $2 million capital investment and hire 40 new employees. East Coast Metal Structures will also maintain its current location in Lantana, where it employs 110 people. “East Coast’s 20th century values and 21st century technology have made this company an industry leader,” said Charles Hardee Post, vice president. “Palm Beach County is the ideal location for our company and we are excited for the opportunity to open another facility in Riviera Beach.” East Coast Metal Structures specializes in the fabrication and erection of bar joists, structural steel, metal decking, railings, stairs, louvers and miscellaneous metals. The BDB assisted the company with coordination of multiple resources including the Port of Palm Beach Foreign Trade Zone, FPL, CareerSource Palm Beach County, State of Florida Manufacturing Tax Exemptions, and SBA financing. The county assisted with Enterprise Zone incentives and provision of alternative financing resources. The City of Riviera Beach provided technical assistance and referred the project to the BDB. “East Coast Metal Structures is a family-owned business that has served the Southeastern United States and the Caribbean for more than 30 years,” said Kelly Smallridge, president and CEO of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County. “The company’s recent expansion success story is indicative of many county-based businesses the BDB serves. It’s always nice to relocate new companies to the area, but it is extremely rewarding to see homegrown businesses flourish.”
Yachtico Relocating Corporate HQ to Palm Beach County Yachtico, the largest global online yacht booking company, is relocating its corporate headquarters from Germany to Boca Raton. The company has leased 5,000 square feet of space at 3651 FAU Blvd., where it will hire 50 new employees with an average wage of $65,000. “It makes great sense for Yachtico to have a presence in Florida, especially Palm Beach County,” said Kelly Smallridge, BDB president
and CEO. “The area provides an abundance of opportunities for the company.” The BDB assisted the company through the incentive process, and provided real estate searches and information on local service providers and schools. Connecting vacationers to the largest collection of trusted, professionally operated boat charters for week-long journeys, Yachtico.com is a complete resource for the seafaring traveler. Yachtico.com boasts 16,000 motor boats, sail boats and house boats worldwide, offering travelers affordable and luxury choices in every season. Yachitco received a Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund (QTI) incentive of $250,000, with $200,000 from the State of Florida and a $50,000 contribution from the City of Boca Raton. Bill Johnson, president & CEO of Enterprise Florida, said, “As we continue to market Florida as the best state to live, work and play, more and more great companies like Yachtico will create opportunities for Floridians and strengthen our economy.” Boca Raton Mayor Susan Haynie welcomed Yachtico, saying, “We are pleased that one of the largest international yacht charter and rental companies has decided to relocate its corporate headquarters from Berlin to Boca Raton. We look forward to continuing to work with them and having them as part of our community.”
Zimmer Biomet expanding in Palm Beach Gardens Zimmer Biomet is expanding in Palm Beach Gardens, creating 178 jobs in addition to retaining 473 positions. The company will also make a $1.8 million capital investment in the community. Medical device manufacturers Zimmer and Biomet recently completed combining their two brands into one company. Zimmer Biomet collaborates with healthcare professionals around the globe to design, manufacture and market orthopedic reconstructive, dental and surgical products. The company has operations in more than 25 countries around the world and sells products in more than 100 countries. David Josza, vice president and general manager of Zimmer Biomet’s Dental Division, said, “On behalf of the Zimmer Biomet team, I would like to thank Governor Scott, Enterprise Florida and all our local partners for supporting this project. We look forward to continuing to build the new Zimmer Biomet brand in Florida.” The project was made possible through strong partnerships between Enterprise Florida, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, CareerSource Florida, Palm Beach County, the City of Palm Beach Gardens, and the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County. “Zimmer is a very significant project as it represents the retention of an existing employer and the new presence of a globally recognized innovative company selecting Palm Beach County in which to grow its operations,” said Kelly Smallridge, BDB president and CEO. “Biomet enjoyed a rich history in Palm Beach County and we are thrilled that Zimmer Biomet will continue to have a strong and growing presence here.”
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