BofA raises U.S. minimum hourly wage to $25, increasing starting salary to more than $50K Bank of America has raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $25 per hour. With the increase, the minimum annualized salary for full-time employees in the U.S. will rise to more than $50,000. The increase, which goes into effect in [...]
Martin County Business Award winners announced Leading up to the Oct. 6 luncheon at Hutchinson Island Shores Resort & Spa in Jensen Beach, the Business Development Board of Martin County received more than 60 nominations for the Martin County Business Awards, which Executive Director William Corbin says are “basically the business community’s version of the [...]
Adapting Today, Powering Tomorrow! is the focus of the Florida Resilience Conference As Florida faces stronger storms, heavier rains, and growing pressure on its infrastructure, communities are asking a critical question: how can we adapt today to safeguard our people, places, and economies tomorrow? The 4th Annual Florida Resilience Conference, set for Sept. 17-19, 2025, [...]
Hummingbird Care Services buzzing with awards, cutting ribbons According to the US Census Bureau, by 2030, the largest population of the baby boomers will be 65 or older and preferring to age in place at home. From its humble, nest-like beginnings at the 18th Street neighborhood in Downtown Vero Beach, Hummingbird Care Services, has been [...]
iTHINK Community Foundation impacts local community with ‘School Ready Days’ initiative The iTHINK Community Foundation recently completed its annual School Ready Days initiative, providing 330 children in the Treasure Coast with essential school supplies, uniforms, backpacks, and haircuts to ensure they are fully prepared for the upcoming school year. “At iTHINK Financial, we believe [...]
Three essential strategies for proactive cybersecurity defense for your company By Frank LaCosta, Bank of America Treasure Coast Recognizing and managing cybersecurity risk is an essential part of maintaining business operations and retaining the trust of clients, partner organizations and the public. Threats evolve, but these fundamental cybersecurity objectives can help keep your business protected [...]
Florida’s business leaders launch the Gold Coast Tech Accelerator Program The Gold Coast Tech Accelerator Program is a newly announced innovation program in the new epicenter of a technology revolution along Florida’s Southeast coast from Miami to West Palm Beach. This collaborative initiative driven by The Florida Council of 100 and its Foundation, eMerge Americas, and [...]
Hummingbird Care’s SafetyNet Program promises to reduce hospitalizations The SafetyNet Program, the innovative solution to improved in-home safety, exclusively featured by Hummingbird Care Services, combines compassionate caregiving with state-of-the-art technology. Committed to providing proactive holistic care that empowers seniors to live independently and comfortably at home, Hummingbird Care Services SafetyNet Program integrates continuous, behind-the-scene support, [...]
United Way celebrates 30 years of caring, calls on local organizations to submit projects United Way of Indian River County is now accepting project submissions for its milestone 30th Annual Day of Caring, set for Saturday, October 11, 2025. Sponsored by Publix Super Markets, this beloved community tradition mobilizes hundreds of volunteers for one [...]
Neese Roofing honored with prestigious S.T.A.R. Award Neese Roofing (Larry Neese LLC), a veteran-owned and family-operated business rooted in service and integrity, has been awarded the S.T.A.R. Spotlight Trophy for Community by the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA). The S.T.A.R. Award —Spotlight Trophy for the Advancement of Roofing is an elite recognition [...]