Treasure Coast Builders Association Charitable Fund, Inc. named a DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant recipient Treasure Coast Builders Association Charitable Fund Inc. was recently recognized as a DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant recipient for its efforts to promote skilled trades to young adults. This grant will enhance our Careers in Construction Treasure Coast events, where [...]
FLPs as option for family-owned businesses? Are you a family-owned business looking to maximize tax benefits and protect your assets? Consider the advantages of Family Limited Partnerships (FLPs). FLPs are a popular estate planning tool that allows family members to pool their resources and jointly own assets while enjoying tax benefits and asset protection. Some benefits [...]
UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center Open House - free to the community Alan Wright with citrus in a greenhouse at Indian River Research and Education Center. Photo taken 07-09-19. On Saturday, December 7- visit an aquaculture lab to glimpse at sparkling fish. Meet scientists in their research laboratories--watch your kids [...]
Preparing for the Silver Tsunami: Planning and policy solutions for Southeast Florida's communities The Treasure Coast and South Florida Regional Planning Councils are pleased to host their Joint Annual Conference on November 15, 2024 at Florida Atlantic University's Boca Raton Campus. This year's regional conference will focus on the changing demographics of Southeast Florida and [...]
Hurricane Milton resources for homeowners Florida homeowners and renters in counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Milton may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance. Currently eligible counties: Brevard, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, DeSoto, Duval, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm [...]
Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program The Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan program provides short-term, zero-interest working capital loans that are intended to "bridge the gap" between the time a disaster impacts a business and when a business has secured longer term recovery funding such as federally or commercially available loans, insurance claims [...]
Van Duzer awarded for Read to Succeed Local business owner Scott Van Duzer was recently recognized for his community service and dedication to the children of St. Lucie County. Van Duzer, the owner of Big Apple Pizza in Fort Pierce, was one of three businesses selected from across the state of Florida to receive the [...]
FL vegetable growers rank highly in US sales and production Florida vegetable growers rank second overall in the United States for total vegetable sales and third for corn production. Fresh corn contributes more than $1 million annually to the state’s economy. While corn sales are a profitable commodity, Akshara Athelly shows the producers how new [...]
Nearly half of adult Gen Zers getting financial help from Mom & Dad Today, 46 percent of Gen Zers (ages 18-27) rely on financial assistance from parents and family, according to new research from Bank of America’s Better Money Habits® financial education team. In addition, 52 percent of those surveyed said they don’t make enough [...]
When Gwen McLeod awakes each morning, it’s with more than one purpose. For the first part of her day, this Fort Pierce native and mother of six gets dressed to head to her day job at Fort Pierce Preparatory Academy. She spends the hours between 6:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. as the school’s front desk clerk.