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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Bank of America Breakthrough Lab™ seeks founders of early-stage startups Bank of America is pleased to officially launch its impact accelerator program named Bank of America Breakthrough Lab with the call for applications for the September 2023 cohort. The six-month program provides tailored mentorship, digital expertise, networking with industry experts and access to potential investors [...]
Career-boosting PR tips presented at Port St. Lucie Business Women meeting Leigh Woisard and Port St. Lucie Business Women president Devon Dwyer No matter how successful they are in their chosen professions, members of the Port St. Lucie Business Women were eager to hear Leigh Woisard present PR Tips For Boosting Your Career at [...]
Thrivent hosts "April Showers" For many years, Helping People Succeed has coordinated a month-long "Baby Showers" during the month of April, seeking baby necessities for families in need. As a special treat, Thrivent will host a brunch on April 29 from 10 a.m.-noon at Helping People Succeed headquarters, 1601 NE Braille Place, Jensen Beach, for [...]
Bank of America to offer financing for residential electric vehicle chargers New loan option enables consumers to finance electric vehicles and chargers together Bank of America announced today that it will offer consumers the option of financing their residential electric vehicle chargers alongside their auto loans. Based on growing client demand for streamlined solutions that [...]
HANDS Clinic of St. Lucie County Launches Mobile Healthcare Van The HANDS Clinic of St. Lucie County is taking free health care on the road. A mobile van, called Health on Wheels, has been outfitted as a primary care office that can bring staff and equipment to vulnerable neighborhoods in St. Lucie County. "We know [...]
Bank of America data finds that 2022 was a solid year for consumer spending, but the new year brings new challenges Bank of America Institute released new analysis today which shows that, while 2022 was a solid year for consumer spending, the New Year brings with it cross-currents for U.S. consumers, including a potentially weaker job market [...]
Dyer Difference Award Helps Children in Crisis John Dyer and Jonathan Holmes present the December Dyer Difference Award to Debbie Butler of Guardians for New Futures. A sad reality of life in 2022 is that there are children among us who have been victims of sexual and physical abuse by the very [...]