Sunrise Rotary provides award for Literacy Services of IRC's Student of the Year Literacy Services' Student of the Year is awarded to an individual for their incredible progress towards their literacy and language related goals. Tutors submit nominations that highlight students' progress, goals completed, barriers they have overcome, and success stories. The Student of the [...]
BofA report finds 64% of women want menopause-specific benefits Bank of America published Break Through the Stigma: Menopause in the Workplace(PDF), a new report revealing half of peri- and post-menopausal women (51%) report menopause has negatively impacted their work life, yet only 14% believe their employers recognize the need for menopause-specific benefits. The under-recognized need for [...]
City of Fort Pierce honored with two Home Rule Hero Awards in 2023 The Florida League of Cities(FLC), the united voice for Florida's municipal governments, recently honored Mayor Linda Hudson and Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. with a 2023 Home Rule Hero Award for their hard work and advocacy efforts during the 2023 Legislative Session. Mayor Hudson [...]
FCF/FFC advocates for and delivers tax relief for small business owners First Capital Finance/Florida First Capital (FCF/FFC) won big for small businesses in Florida during this legislative session. Working hand-in-hand with members of the Florida House of Representatives and the Senate, FCF/FFC secured passage of language addressing the double taxation of SBA 504 loans. "This [...]