*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser FCF/FFC advocates for and delivers tax relief for small business owners BofA report finds 64% of women want menopause-specific benefits City of Fort Pierce honored with two Home Rule Hero Awards in 2023 Ford Motor Company donates equipment to IRSC Automotive Technology Program Nonprofit News Sunrise Rotary [...]
Local letter carriers collect more than 68,000 pounds of food to Stamp Out Hunger US Postal Service workers usually drop off items, but on Saturday, May 13, they picked up items - more than 68,000 pounds of non-perishable items - from mailboxes throughout Martin County. Stamp Out Hunger is an annual tradition across the country. [...]
Ford Motor Company donates equipment to IRSC Automotive Technology Program Indian River State College (IRSC) Automotive Technology students now have three additional pieces of automotive repair equipment, valued at more than $13,000, on which to train, courtesy of the Ford Motor Company's Technician Career Program. Ford dealerships on the Treasure Coast have demonstrated ongoing support [...]
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 [...]
*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser Russ Blackburn honored with Pete Hegener Leadership Award Russ Blackburn, Port St. Lucie's recently retired city manager, was presented with the prestigious Pete Hegener Leadership Award by the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC) at its ninth annual leadership dinner on May 18. The award [...]
Sunrise Theatre announces Centennial Speakeasy Join the SunriseTheatre for the Centennial Celebration at the Sunrise Theatre's Speakeasy on Saturday, July 29, 2023, from 7 p.m. - 11p.m.. The evening will feature delicious food and beverages in multiple locations throughout the theatre, entertainment, music and much more! Imagine entering through the speakeasy door with a special [...]
Stuart Air Show named one of ten best in country In announcing the Stuart Air Show as one of the USA Today 10 Best Air Shows in the country, the publication said "The Stuart Air Show is a three-day event in the Treasure Coast area of Florida. Helicopter rides in famous historic vehicles are available [...]