VNA Mobile Health Clinic receives $25,000 grant The Indian River Community Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to VNA of the Treasure Coast’s Mobile Health Clinic to support continued operations and expand access to health care services throughout the community. Representatives from the Indian River Community Foundation presented the check to members of the Mobile [...]
Business Development Board of Martin County seeks applicants The Business Development Board of Martin County is accepting applications for two at-large seats on its board of directors. The board helps guide the organization’s work to strengthen Martin County’s economy by supporting existing businesses, attracting new investment, promoting job creation and fostering long-term economic growth. Business [...]
— FEATURED CONTENT — How Treasure Coast physicians can fortify their practice business for long-term success By Susan Rabinowitz, Bank of America Business Banking Market Executive and Treasure Coast Market President Running an independent medical practice today requires more than clinical expertise. It demands constant balance in an increasingly volatile business environment. On the Treasure Coast, where [...]
Workforce development takes center stage at manufacturing roundtable The Business Development Board of Martin County recently convened a manufacturing roundtable at Seacoast Bank, bringing together industry leaders, workforce partners and educators to discuss talent development and the future of manufacturing in Martin County. The event gave local manufacturers an opportunity to share workforce challenges, discuss [...]
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 [...]
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," [...]
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 [...]
TCCEED names 2025-2026 board of directors The Treasure Coast Center for Economic and Educational Development (TCCEED), a 501(c)3 nonprofit established by the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC), recently named its 2025-2026 board of directors. Azlina Goldstein of Riverland/GL Homes will continue to chair the nonprofit, Brandon Nobile of Remnant Construction was [...]
Martin Loan Fund launches to empower local entrepreneurs The Business Development Board of Martin County (BDBMC) and Inclusifi launched the Martin Loan Fund, a new resource to help smaller, newer businesses – many of which are newer and smaller – to access much-needed capital. This partnership connects local entrepreneurs with a mission-driven lender in order [...]
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 [...]