Boatbuilder expands again for second time in two years; Maverick Boat Co. to add 150 jobs
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross tours Maverick Boat Group s manufacturing facility
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One of Florida s largest volume boatbuilders announced this week it will be expanding its manufacturing facility and increasing its work force to keep up with demand of new boats.
Maverick Boat Group s next phase of expansion will boost the company’s manufacturing space by 106,000 square feet and add 150 new jobs to the Treasure Coast economy, according to a news release sent out May 5 by the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County.
A boat storage facility
Shelli Associates also recommended monthly Rockin the Wharf events that would feature local artisans, food trucks, music groups and more.
Rather than buy the 3.2 acres from the city, Shelli Associates proposed a long-term lease.
Shelli s project would cost about $26 million.
Construction could start in December and be completed by 2023, according to the proposal.
Community Support
Pete Tesch, president of the St. Lucie County Economic Development Council, as well as numerous community members, on Tuesday spoke in favor of the local developer s proposal. The Pierce 1 Marina concept, in our view, is an extremely important mixed-use redevelopment project and plays a critical role further commercial and aesthetic enhancement of the port, Tesch wrote in a letter of support to the City Commission.
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