Investment 4 pp FINAL

LEVELS

OF INVESTMENT

Corporate listing in all event programs

Four individuals per company receive BDBMC mailings and emails

Opportunity to post events/corporate news and access “Requests for Proposals” on

www.bdbmc.org

Corporate logo on Business Update in Stuart News, weekly

Corporate name on BDBMC letterhead

VIP seating at events

Corporate logo on www.bdbmc.org

Receive monthly BDBMC Newsletter

Invitations to all BDBMC events

Use of BDBMC conference room for corporate meetings

Advertising/sponsor discounts in BDB publications and BDB events

Inclusion in BDB advertisements in trade publications

Inclusion in BDBMC Investor Directory for Prospects

Two individuals per company receive BDBMC mailings and emails

Opportunity to post events/corporate news and access “Requests for Proposals” on

www.bdbmc.org

Corporate name on BDBMC letterhead

VIP seating at events

Corporate logo on Business Update in Stuart News, monthly

Corporate logo on www.bdbmc.org

Receive monthly BDBMC Newsletter

Invitations to all BDBMC events

Advertising discounts in BDB publications and at BDB events

Inclusion in BDBMC Investor Directory for Prospects

FOUNDING PARTNER

$10,000 INVESTMENT

CORPORATE INVESTOR

$5,000 INVESTMENT

Opportunities, Recognition and Benefits

One individual per company receive BDBMC mailings and emails

Corporate logo on www.bdbmc.org

Receive monthly BDBMC Newsletter

Invitations to all BDBMC events

Advertising discounts in BDB publications and at BDB events

(Founding 50%, Corp 25%, President’s 10%)

Inclusion in BDBMC Investor Directory for Prospects

LEVELS

OF INVESTMENT

PRESIDENT’S LEVEL

$1,500 INVESTMENT

While The Business Development Board of Martin County’s (BDBMC) work benefits the community

as a whole, we believe our Investor commitment is vital to the success of the local economy. From

networking opportunities with prominent business and government leaders, to extensive marketing

programs and access to vital research, The BDBMC offers a variety of Investor benefits. In addition,

the BDBMC offers free and confidential services to the business community at-large.

Why Get Involved:

INTRODUCTIONS TO PROMINENT BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS

INVITATIONS TO SPECIAL MEETINGS, SEMINARS AND OTHER EVENTS

ACCESS TO RESEARCH

INCREASED VISIBILITY FOR YOUR COMPANY

UNIQUE ADVERTISING AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

MARTIN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF MARTIN COUNTY

MATCHING FUNDS GUIDELINES

The Business Development Board of Martin County (BDBMC) and the Martin County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) have executed a 3 year contract for economic development services. As a part of this contract, the BOCC will match private funding raised by the BDBMC up to $100,000. The BOCC will match dollars from companies and individuals that meet the following guidelines and who will become “Investors” of the BDBMC.

1. Local governments are eligible to contribute funding to the BDBMC, however will not be

matched by Martin County. For the purposes of these guidelines, local governments are defined as counties, parishes, cities, towns, villages, or federally recognized tribal governments. Other ineligible entities include state government agencies, regional governments and entities, quasi-government organizations and regional planning organizations.

2. Investors must be registered with the Florida Department of State Division of Corporations if they are a for profit entity, transacting business in the state of Florida.

3. Investors that are located in Martin County or the City of Stuart must have or obtain the

appropriate business tax receipt(s) for their company if they are a for profit entity, transacting business within Martin County.

4. Investor Contributions less than $250 are not eligible for a fund match from the

BOCC.

5. Investor Contributions that are for in-kind services are not eligible for a fund match from the BOCC.

6. Contributions from Investors that are current dues paying members of the BDBMC, as outlined in the approved contract and bylaws of the BDBMC are not eligible for matching dollars.

7. Contributions from Investors will be used exclusively to perform functions and Services described in

the Agreement between the County and the BDBMC Exhibit “A” Scope of Services in support of Martin County’s Economic Development plan.

Any request to the BOCC for matching funds under the terms of the Agreement made between the County and BDBMC shall be accompanied by a signed commitment letter from BDBMC noting the exact use of the funds and to which programs and services the funds will be appropriated.