WEST PALM BEACH, FL (Oct. 5, 2026) – As Related Ross continues to advance development across Palm Beach County, the company convened 24 local small business enterprises (SBEs) and contractors at Hilton West Palm Beach on Thursday, October 1st to connect local businesses with opportunities to participate in that work.
The event focused on hiring local talent for five Related Ross developments moving forward in West Palm Beach and Wellington: Hilton Curio, 10 CityPlace, 15 CityPlace, Edgeworth and Village Landing. Business owners heard about upcoming work across the projects before meeting directly with contractors to discuss their capabilities and potential opportunities.
“Our investment across Palm Beach County is creating meaningful opportunities for local businesses, and we want to make sure they have a seat at the table,” said Scott Borland, Executive Vice President at Related Ross. “As we move these projects forward, events like these allow us to make those connections early and bring more local companies into the work happening across our portfolio.”
Thursday’s program was designed to move beyond a traditional vendor presentation and create direct conversations around those opportunities. Following remarks from Keith James, Mayor of West Palm Beach, and the Related Ross team, there were 32 individual meetings facilitated with contractors working across the company’s projects.
The event comes as Related Ross continues to invest across the region, with new office, residential, hospitality and mixed-use projects underway or planned in West Palm Beach and Wellington. That activity is creating new contracting needs at multiple stages of development, opening opportunities for local businesses to build and strengthen local relationships.
“Palm Beach County is growing, and we have work underway across our portfolio,” said Jordan Rathlev, Executive Vice President, Related Ross. “That creates real opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs that are already here and know this community. We want them to be part of what we’re building and the growth ahead.”
Related Ross will continue working with its contractors and local businesses as its Palm Beach County projects move forward, creating additional opportunities for companies across the region to participate in the work.
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About Related Ross
Led by visionary developer Stephen Ross, Related Ross is a fully integrated real estate company shaping South Florida’s next generation of growth. With more than $10B planned in investment across Palm Beach County, the firm is a market leader in attracting global companies and talent to South Florida.
As a catalyst for regional growth, Related Ross is advancing developments through public-private partnerships that strengthen business ecosystems, expand attainable housing offerings, support world-class healthcare, enhance higher education and K-12 opportunities, and cultivate innovation hubs to accelerate South Florida’s dynamic business and cultural growth. The firm also curates entertainment programming and thought-leadership initiatives that position the region as a national center for ideas and experiences. Its portfolio spans mixed-use, Class AA lifestyle office, luxury residential, affordable housing, city centers, hotels and hospitality, and public realm, designed to anchor long-term economic vitality in the communities they build.
Through the Related Ross Foundation, the company ensures equitable growth that expands access to education, employment, and opportunity across the region.
For more information, visit www.relatedross.com.
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Maura Daves
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