Economic Council of Martin County

The Economic Council believes that in order to build a quality community we must have:

A healthy, diverse and sustainable economy
Outstanding primary, secondary and post-secondary education opportunities. Education is essential if the Business Development Board is to be successful in recruiting and retaining quality businesses, attracting higher-paying wages and creating diverse business development opportunities.
A positive business environment that encourages develops and nurtures entrepreneurialism.
A natural, healthy, clean environment and protection of our water, land and natural resources.
An efficient and responsive government, progressive in providing for the community’s infrastructure needs, including planning and providing transportation, housing, parks and recreation assets.
Government that is efficient at all levels and responds to the needs of the citizenry in a cost-effective and timely manner. The best way to reduce the cost of government is to eliminate mandates and encourage private enterprise
A community where business, government, and civic organizations seek to strengthen common bonds, not promote differences. We must embrace balance and inclusiveness and foster new leadership and diversity.

Fundamental Beliefs