PNC underwrites Navy SEAL Museum art exhibition The Navy SEAL Museum Fort Pierce announced that PNC will underwrite “The Art of the Operator,” a special exhibition opening this summer that will showcase artwork created by members of the Naval Special Warfare community. The exhibition is supported by a $25,000 grant from the PNC Foundation and [...]
Americans favor buying over renting A majority of consumers say it is better to buy a home in the current market for the first time since 2023, according to the latest Bank of America Homebuyer Insights Report, conducted in partnership with Bank of America Institute. The survey found 53% of respondents now favor buying over [...]
iTHINK Foundation surprises family with furnished Habitat home A Vero Beach family received a fully furnished home on June 3 through a collaboration among iTHINK Community Foundation, Indian River Habitat for Humanity, Jetsons and the Realtors Association of Indian River County, turning a home dedication into a move-in-ready milestone. The home was made possible through [...]
Gen Z navigates financial pressure A new Bank of America Better Money Habits study finds Gen Z adults are less likely to rely on family for financial help, even as 42% say they are living paycheck to paycheck. Thirty-four percent of Gen Z respondents said they receive financial help from parents or other family members, [...]
U.S. Century Bank expands and welcomes Shapiro U.S. Century Bank has named Adam Shapiro Vice President, Association Banking Business Development Officer, as part of its continued expansion across South Florida’s condominium and homeowner association (HOA) markets. Shapiro will lead business development efforts in the Palm Beach and Treasure Coast regions, delivering tailored banking solutions to [...]
TD Bank last September celebrated the opening of a new location in Fort Pierce as part of a nationwide initiative to modernize its stores — the term the bank uses instead of “branches.”
Determined Optimism: How small and mid-sized businesses are growing in 2026 The 2025 Business Owner Report confirmed what we see every day from entrepreneurs across the Treasure Coast: cautious yet determined optimism. Nearly three in four business owners expect revenue gains in the next 12 months, and many plan to expand (59%), hire (43%) and [...]
Global Research forecasts stronger-than-expected economic growth in 2026 2025 has shown to be a strong year in markets—both in the US and abroad—leaving investors wondering how much is left in this rally. The big themes of the past year—uncertain fiscal policy, the AI surge, China’s overcapacity, record fiscal deficits, and excess liquidity—are evolving rather than [...]
Securing the future of multi-generation family businesses: four strategies for lasting impact Here on the Treasure Coast and across the U.S., family-owned businesses are the backbone of local prosperity. In regions built on strong small-business roots, these enterprises shape both economic momentum and community identity. They create jobs and community, often reinvesting profits directly into their [...]
74% of small and mid-sized business owners expect revenue to increase in the next year Small and mid-sized business owners are cautiously optimistic about the coming year, with 74% expecting revenue increases and nearly 60% planning to expand their businesses, according to the 2025 Bank of America Business Owner Report (PDF), conducted in partnership with the Bank [...]