A-1 announces appointment of Robert Chance to vice president of human resources A-1 Industries of Florida, Inc. ("A-1"), a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered wood trusses, announced that Robert Chance has joined A-1 as its new vice president of human resources. With over 30 years of Human Resources experience, Bob most recently held the role [...]
United Way of Martin County announces board chair, board members and campaign committee United Way Immediate Past Chair Kherri Anderson (right) passed the gavel to United Way Board Chair Geoff Lieberman (left) United Way of Martin County benefits from the guidance, leadership and advocacy of a dynamic and dedicated 24-member board of [...]
Chemical Technologies opens flagship facility in Fort Pierce The treating line at Chemical Technologies' Techwood facility in Fort Pierce. Fort Pierce will be home to Chemical Technologies Holding Corporation's (ChemTech) flagship facility, a one-of-a-kind lumber treatment plant created to showcase the company's ground-breaking TechWood product. Production at the Techwood facility will begin in late August. This [...]
Kelly Decowski joins Education Foundation of Martin County board Kelly Decowski, an award-winning realtor at RE/MAX of Stuart, has joined the board of directors of the Education Foundation of Martin County (EFMC). Lisa Rhodes, Executive Director of the nonprofit shared news that the Palm City resident has become part of the team that enriches and [...]
Production begins at Contender Boats St. Lucie plant Contender staff with the company's first boat manufactured in St. Lucie County. The iconic Packers of Indian River facility off Midway Road in Fort Pierce is now home to Contender Boats, an equally iconic Florida boat manufacturer. Production of Contender's premium semi-custom boats [...]
Michael K. Horowitz named new president of Florida Workers Advocates Vero Beach attorney, Michael K. Horowitz, has been named President of Florida Workers Advocates, the only organization of claimants' attorneys representing injured workers in Florida. Florida Workers Advocates seeks to protect and defend the workforce of Florida and particularly the rights of Florida's injured [...]
A-1 announces appointment of Michael Fagan as director of marketing A-1 Industries of Florida, Inc. ("A-1"), a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered wood trusses, announced that Michael Fagan has joined A-1 as its new director of marketing. Bringing an abundance of marketing experience to A-1, Michael has held various roles, including Corporate Marketing Communications Manager, [...]
Inaugural Treasure Coast Women Who Rock awards To be held Oct. 11th & 13th in celebration of National Women's Small Business Month The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Indian River State College (IRSC) has partnered with weVENTURE Women's Business Center (WBC) at Florida Tech's Bisk College of Business and presenting sponsor PNC [...]
St. Lucie County awarded largest FBIP grant in Florida history St. Lucie County was recently awarded a $1.27 million grant from the Florida Boating Improvement Program to renovate and expand the North Causeway Island Park, representing the largest grant using state funds ever awarded by the agency. With help from GrayRobinson Government Affairs and [...]
FPUA suspending disconnections, waiving late fees Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) is suspending all service disconnections for non-payment, effective August 1st, and will waive any late fees assessed after August 1st, 2022, to provide relief to our customers with high utility bills. Reconnections have begun for customers who were disconnected between August 1st and August [...]