IN THE NEWS AQUAFARM RECEIVES JOBS GRANT VERO BEACH - Lemnature AquaFarms, a plant-based ingredient supplier to the food market, has received a jobs grant as it expands its operations in Indian River County. The grant was unanimously approved by the Indian River County Commission and pays up to $7,000 per new job created, based [...]
Bloomberg Terminals link students with financial world IRSC Investment Club students explore use of Bloomberg Terminals in the new IRSC Bloomberg Finance Lab at the grand opening event on Wednesday, Feb. 23. The College has installed 12 Bloomberg Terminals, providing students with unparalleled coverage of markets and securities with information across asset classes - [...]
New college program to offer graduating seniors free tuition High School students across the Treasure Coast join in on celebrating the IRSC Promise Program. BY SUZANNE SELDES In response to a pandemic that has disrupted lives and derailed plans for so many in the community, Indian River State College recently revealed its most [...]
Underserved communities banking on businesses to help wipe out hunger Tammy Matthew has worked in the financial services industry for more than 25 years. In her role as the market executive for Bank of America, she leads the market's business, civic and philanthropic activities and oversees the bank's business engagement and growth on the [...]
Center's guidance designs contract strategy for graphics company in Stuart GDI President Kimberly Amsalem, left, talks new bids with PTAC Specialist Scotty Wilson. LINDA GONZALEZ BY KATIE MULDOON What began as a simple inquiry regarding attracting and acquiring government contracts has quickly grown into a high-value business model for Kimberly Amsalem and her [...]
Center provides multiple training programs for aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners BY KATIE MULDOON The Florida Small Business Development Center, hosted at Indian River State College, recognizes the top priority for small business owners is to run the business. Dedicating time to attend business training and professional development education is an almost impossible task for [...]
Interruption of supply chain is painful for companies and consumers BY NANCY DAHLBERG If your small business is experiencing supply chain interruptions, you are not alone. Not a week goes by that I don't hear about another small business experiencing supply chain issues. Throughout the Treasure Coast, manufacturers are struggling to keep up with their [...]
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Spreading its wings Southern Eagle Distributing's Fort Pierce warehouse prominently displays the Anheuser-Busch logo, identifying it as the Budweiser-Busch beer headquarters. SOUTHERN EAGLE DISTRIBUTING PHOTOS Southern Eagle's purchase of Palm Beach beer distributor greatly increases its market share BY ANTHONY WESTBURY Philip Busch, a son of company founder Peter Busch, has taken [...]
LEADERS TO WATCH Treasure Coast business movers and shakers contributing to regional growth Vision for the future is an important component for any business owner, manager or aspiring entrepreneur. Whether it is a nonprofit, for-profit, government, small or big business, the organization will always require a vision for growth, expansion or innovation. The mechanism that [...]