FPRA offers $5k Commercial Sign Grant

FPRA offers $5k Commercial Sign Grant Program The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) remains committed to supporting local businesses and enhancing the aesthetic appeal of our community through its ongoing Commercial Sign Reimbursable Grant Program. This program encourages property owners to upgrade their signage, replacing old and outdated ones with modern and visually appealing signs. [...]

2024-03-22T09:28:38-04:00Mar. 22, 2024|

Bill Marine 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year

Bill Marine 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year William “Bill” Marine, a distinguished entrepreneur from Vero Beach, Florida, has been honored with the prestigious Indian River State College Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The award, which recognizes entrepreneurial and business leadership as well as community achievement, is a key component of the Dan K. Richardson Entrepreneurship [...]

2024-02-02T09:15:25-05:00Feb. 2, 2024|

38th Annual Business and Industry Awards

38th Annual Business and Industry Awards The St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce and the MID FLORIDA Credit Union present the 38th Annual Business and Industry Awards at the MID FLORIDA Event Center on January 26, 2024. This Mardi Gras theme event will feature a DJ, live performances, award ceremony, cocktail contest and “A Taste [...]

2024-01-12T18:51:37-05:00Jan. 12, 2024|

Free business expo for entrepreneurs

Free business expo for entrepreneurs As part of its ongoing commitment to local economic growth and entrepreneur support, the City of Port St. Lucie Office of Business Tax is offering a free Pathway to Business Expo on Thursday, Jan. 18. Date:   Thursday, Jan. 18 Time:   9 a.m. to noon Venue: Port St. Lucie Community Center, [...]

2024-01-11T11:46:28-05:00Jan. 11, 2024|

New homecare business in Vero Beach

New homecare business in Vero Beach Hummingbird Care Services is a new homecare business in Vero Beach and is owned and operated by Vero Beach native Colby Bechtold. You will find the office at 1031 18th St Suite C. 772-202-2213 www.hummingbirdcareservices.com. The Vero Beach Chamber assisted in the Ribbon Cutting of the new office Friday Dec. [...]

2023-12-07T08:12:49-05:00Dec. 7, 2023|

St. Lucie Habitat Loves Sunshine Laundry

St. Lucie Habitat Loves Sunshine Laundry St. Lucie Habitat owes a huge debt of gratitude to Tom Rhodes, the dedicated owner of Sunshine Laundry Centers, for his exceptional contributions to our community. Rhodes initiated the Community Washer & Dryer program in 2016, a wonderful initiative where 25% of the revenue from a designated washer and [...]

2023-12-01T04:28:49-05:00Dec. 1, 2023|

Six ways to preserve your company’s legacy through Succession Planning

Six ways to preserve your company’s legacy through Succession Planning Day-to-day operations take up most of a business owner’s time; yet, what would happen if you were unable to run your business or wanted to pursue other endeavors? Succession planning is a critical process that involves preparing for the transfer of leadership and ownership of [...]

2023-11-23T09:25:01-05:00Nov. 23, 2023|

Indian River Chamber honors local companies

Indian River Chamber honors local companies The Indian River County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the achievements of fifteen local companies at its annual Industry Appreciation Awards luncheon on October 26, at the Indian River State College Richardson Center. A list of the 2023 award recipients is posted on the Chamber’s economic development website. Florida Power [...]

2023-11-03T07:20:43-04:00Nov. 3, 2023|

4th Annual Lincoln Park Business Expo scheduled

4th annual Lincoln Park Business Expo scheduled The City of Fort Pierce will host the 4th Annual Lincoln Park Business Expo, Co-Sponsored by Florida SBDC at Indian River State College on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, from 11 AM - 6 PM at the Percy S. Peek Gymnasium and Indian River State College's Blackburn Education Center, [...]

2023-08-24T10:02:28-04:00Aug. 24, 2023|

75% of mid-sized businesses expect revenue to increase in the next 12 months despite economic challenges

75% of mid-sized businesses expect revenue to increase in the next 12 months despite economic challenges Despite economic challenges, 75% of mid-sized business owners expect their revenue to increase and 71% are planning to hire over the next 12 months, according to the inaugural Bank of America Mid-Sized Business Owner Report (PDF). The study is based [...]

2023-07-27T06:59:10-04:00Jul. 27, 2023|
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