Sunshine Kitchen partners with Florida Small Business Development Center at IRSC The National Restaurant Association estimates that one in three restaurants won't survive their first year in business. To combat that static, St. Lucie County's Sunshine Kitchen is partnering with Indian River State College's Small Business Development Center to provide free consultation to [...]
Treasure Coast Food Bank names four to board of directors Treasure Coast Food Bank has named four community leaders to its board of directors. Christine Kelly-Begazo, Richard P. Tambone, Scott Bass, and Maj. Petri Hayes all recently began their board service. The new members add expertise to the board in the areas of agriculture, [...]
City of Fort Pierce receives $2.7 million state infrastructure grant From left - Shyanne Harnage, City of Fort Pierce; Port St. Lucie Vice Mayor Jolien Caraballo; Sen. Gayle Harrell; Rep. Toby Overdorf; Rep. Dana Trabulsy; Port St. Lucie Council Member Stephanie Morgan; Fort Pierce Mayor Linda Hudson; Rep. Erin Grall; Port St. Lucie Council [...]
House of Hope receives grant from Florida Blue Foundation Growing Hope Production Farm enables House of Hope to increase its ability to supply its pantries and partners with fresh fruits and vegetables. House of Hope's efforts to feed the hungry and empower residents to overcome hunger and hardship have received a huge [...]
Former fortune 500 executive returns to Fort Pierce to inspire students and community IRSC to host 'Soaring: Turning Challenges into Success' with Lee Rhyant on Sept. 22 The public is invited to join Lee E. Rhyant, former executive vice president and general manager for Lockheed-Martin Marietta and Fort Pierce native son, on Thursday, Sept. [...]
Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation announces appointment of Sara Wilson as new executive director After an extensive search process, Sara was the optimal candidate bringing executive experience in both business and non-profit environments. In addition to her professional expertise, Sara's deep love for history and literature align well with the mission of the Foundation which [...]
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 [...]