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 [...]
From humble beginnings to industry leader: A-1 turns 48 Employee-owned A-1 Global Holdings, Inc. (“A-1”), a manufacturer of structural building components in the Southeastern United States, celebrates its 48th anniversary. Founded in 1977 as A-1 Roof Truss, a small truss operation in Riviera Beach, Florida, the Company has since evolved into one of the most [...]
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 [...]
Harbor Freight signs deal to open new location in Ft. Pierce Harbor Freight has announced it will be opening a new store in Ft. Pierce. The new store will be located at 2125 S Federal Hwy and is expected to open this fall. An official opening date will be announced closer to opening. Construction has [...]
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, [...]
Firefly Group wins prestigious award for Martin County Land Conservation Campaign The Firefly Group, a Stuart-based marketing and public relations firm took center stage at the 2025 Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Golden Image Awards, earning three honors - including the prestigious Dick Pope All Florida Golden Image Award - for their work on the Martin County Forever half-cent [...]
Miguel Amiuny promoted to A-1 chief operating officer A-1 Global Holdings, Inc., a leading employee-owned manufacturer of pre-engineered building components, announces the promotion of Miguel Amiuny to Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective July 1, 2025. Miguel brings over 20 years of leadership and innovation in construction and manufacturing to this expanded role. [...]
A-1's EZWALL® nominated in Florida Chamber's Coolest Thing Made in Florida contest A-1 Global Holdings, Inc. proudly announces that its EZWALL® Innovative Framing Solution™ has been nominated in the Florida Chamber of Commerce's Coolest Thing Made in Florida contest. This annual competition celebrates innovation, excellence, and the vital role of manufacturing in Florida's economy. "We're honored to [...]
2025 Martin County Business Award: will your name be called? The deadline is approaching to nominate your business or someone else's for a 2025 Martin County Business Award. Dedicated to celebrating Martin County businesses that significantly impact the economy and workforce, the annual celebration of the community’s top innovators, creators, manufacturers, and more is moving [...]
Lee Dobbins honored with Pete Hegener Leadership Award Lee Dobbins, shareholder at Dean, Mean, Minton and Moore, was honored with the prestigious Pete Hegener Leadership Award by the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC) at its 11th annual leadership dinner on May 8. The award is presented annually to a dedicated business leader [...]