We had a great time in 2009 and just wanted to share some of our fondest memories
with all of our great friends! From a kickball league, to painting a house
for Habitat, to countless hours of volunteerism. We are looking forward to
what 2010 has to bring.

THANKS!

The Tara Biek Creative Crew

The BDBMC awarded a grant to the Young Professionals of Martin County (YPMC) and the Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce to conduct the Next Leaders Survey 2009 in Martin County. The survey, to be performed by Next Generation Consulting, was only partially funded by the BDBMC, which issued a challenge to the community to exceed the match requirement to finance the remainder of the cost.

The Next Leaders Survey is designed to help Young Professionals Organizations (YPO), such as the Young Professionals of Martin County, measure their impact on their communities. YPOs play a critical role in communities’ efforts to attract and retain talent for two reasons: they help stem the “brain drain” of educated youth leaving the community, and they help attract and cultivate future leaders in the area. In general, YPOs focus on showcasing and shaping a community’s quality of life – one that is attractive to diverse, young talent. Understanding the impact of Young Professionals on Martin County helps us better cultivate an environment for their success.

Connecting this group with expanding or relocating businesses gives the business access to a talented and diverse workforce, which is paramount to their future expansion and growth. The community did step up to match the challenge. YPMC collected more than the $1,000 needed and will use the additional funds to implement recommendations from the survey results. Look for information soon on how you can participate in the survey.

- Original Article: BDBMC Newsletter 10/09/2009

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