West Palm Beach May 2026

W all Street South®, a federally registered economic development initiative led by the Business Development Board of the Palm Beaches, is stronger than ever and has expanded to embrace industries of the future. - Submitted by Kelly Smallridge, President and CEO, Business Development Board of Palm Beach County - POSITIONING THE PALM BEACHES AT THE CENTER OF FLORIDA’S INNOVATION ECONOMY The QuantumShift COMMUNITY It reflects a shift of brilliant minds and sophisticated companies selecting the Palm Beaches for growth, and today, the region is intentionally expanding that foundation to include emerging technologies that will shape the next era of economic growth. Quantum has become a central focus of that effort, placing the Palm Beaches at the forefront of Florida’s broader innovation strategy. This evolution reflects a coordinated approach across industry, academia, and government. Over the past two years, the Business Development Board of the Palm Beaches has worked to align key stakeholders around a shared objective: building a competitive and sustainable quantum ecosystem. In October 2025, the Business Development Board of the Palm Beaches hosted “Quantum Beach,” a conference in partnership with Quantum Coast Capital that convened global leaders to examine the commercial applications and long- term impact of quantum technologies. Since then, the region has seen measurable progress in investment, institutional collaboration, and industry engagement. A defining development is D-Wave’s decision to 4 W E S T PA L M B E A C H | M AY 2 0 2 6