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.
Martin County Community Land Trust focused on affordable housing solutions The Martin County Community Land Trust, a newly formed nonprofit dedicated to improving lives through strategic investments in affordable housing solutions, is pleased to announce its official recognition as a 501(c)(3) organization from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. “Achieving this designation as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit [...]
Rotary International launches mental health care initiative Meg Kissinger, Rotarians Linda Scalco and Pam O'Donnell, Shotsi LaJoie, Carol Ludwig and Rotarian Linda Scott. Rotary International has launched an initiative to improve mental health care. The organization is asking clubs to expand on their culture of care by raising awareness of mental health needs, [...]
A-1 celebrates expansion of employee ownership at special events A-1 Global Holdings, Inc., a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered building components, is proud to announce significant milestones in its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) during celebratory events held on April 25th and 26th at its Bainbridge and Fort Pierce locations, respectively. The events marked a key [...]
2024 Environmental Stewardship Awards From composting food waste in the backyard to turning trash into art, restoring pine flatlands, creating an eco-tourism program, and shining a light on water quality issues that plague our river, Martin County citizens continue to serve as outstanding examples of environmental stewardship in action. Keep Martin Beautiful will be honoring [...]
Dyer Difference Award Celebrates Heroes Dyer Sales Associate Josel Infante, Southeast Florida Honor Flight Operations Manager Eric Stein, General Manager Jonathan Holmes, Honor Flight volunteer Dr. Shamsher Singh, WWII Veterans, John Dulo and Ray Glansberg, Southeast Florida Honor Flight Director Christine Brady, Dyer Finance Manager Reese Horstman. On Saturday, April 6, Southeast Florida Honor [...]
FPRA offers $5k Commercial Sign Grant Program The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) remains committed to supporting local businesses and enhancing the aesthetic appeal of our community through its ongoing Commercial Sign Reimbursable Grant Program. This program encourages property owners to upgrade their signage, replacing old and outdated ones with modern and visually appealing signs. [...]
How Treasure Coast Small Business Owners Can Find Success in 2024 The most successful companies will be those with leaders who are keenly versed in knowing costs structures, focused on core competencies and understand the market. These fundamental skillsets can equate to successful bottom lines, regardless of your specific industry or economic conditions. As the new [...]