Dyer Difference is all about teamwork and trust It’s no secret that there is a link between sports and success, and you don’t have to be the next Michael Jordan or Steph Curry to recognize the gains achieved by participating in sports. Youth in sports see increased levels of grit, emotional regulation, and discipline, which [...]
Morgan Company and Casto Net Lease Acquire Land for New Grocery-Anchored Shopping Center in Port St. Lucie Morgan Company, in partnership with Casto Net Lease, announced the acquisition of just over 15 acres of commercial land for a new grocery-anchored shopping center in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The property, ideally positioned to serve the rapidly [...]
Christina Hunter joins Business Development Board of Martin County The Business Development Board of Martin County announced the hiring of Christina Hunter as its new economic development coordinator. With her background in commercial banking and business-advisory services, Hunter brings to the organization a strong grasp of the challenges around accessing capital, devising and executing effective financial strategies and [...]
Martin County welcomes Weedoo Boats Weedoo Boats will celebrate the opening of its 27,000-square-foot facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1340 S.W. Commerce Way, Stuart. Weedoo Boats was founded more than 20 years ago by Tara Lordi and her late husband, John Grimes, who worked side by side from the beginning to develop environmentally responsible solutions [...]
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 [...]
First recipient of Martin Loan Fund celebrates its grand opening The first local business to benefit from the Martin Loan Fund was the Old Havana Café. Celebrating its grand opening in Stuart at 2225 SE Ocean Blvd., Old Havana Café got its start on the road in Toronto. Launching first a food truck known as, "The Cuban Thing," [...]
Business Associates of Martin County awards scholarships to Martin County seniors The Business Associates of Martin County (BAM) is proud to announce the selection of two Martin County seniors as recipients of its 2026 student scholarships. Alexis Caltrider and Jaren Rodriguez have each been awarded a $1,000 scholarship in recognition of their academic achievement, leadership, [...]
Luke Webb and Associates opens Vero Beach boutique luxury real estate brokerage Luke Webb and Associates proudly announces the official opening of its luxury private-client real estate office on Vero Beach’s Barrier Island. As Vero Beach’s only locally owned boutique luxury real estate brokerage, the firm has introduced a refined, concierge-level approach to representing the [...]
Dyer Difference helps bring joy during time of profound loss From the first day of the academy, law enforcement officers learn to never take for granted a kiss at the door as they leave for work or a hug from their children as they tuck them in before heading off for the night shift. That’s [...]
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 [...]