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 [...]
A-1 promotes Cindy Aptheker to vice president of human resources and legal A-1 Global Holdings, Inc., a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered building components, announces the promotion of Cindy Aptheker, Esq., SHRM-CP, to Vice President of Human Resources and Legal. Cindy joined A-1 in December 2023 as Director of Human Resources, bringing over 17 years of [...]
Vero Beach Chamber of Commerce welcomes Colby Becthold The Vero Beach Chamber of Commerce welcomes new board member, Colby Becthold. Colby is the founder of Hummingbird Care Services, a respected registered nurse, and serves as both Chairman of the Health & Wellness Committee and Program Chair for Sunrise Rotary. He is deeply involved in local [...]
Award-winning Mo Sauce now available on Amazon If your taste buds are screaming for something sweet and spicy…look no further than the locally made MO Sauce. Not only delicious, the sauce is award-winning, thanks to the culinary team and creative staff of the Vero Beach non-profit The Source that works tirelessly to end homelessness in Indian [...]
Maverick Boat Group celebrates 40 years of crafting exceptional boats Maverick Boat Group (MBG) marks its 40th anniversary, celebrating four decades of innovation, craftsmanship, and a steadfast commitment to delivering an unmatched on-the-water experience. Since its founding in 1985, MBG has remained at the forefront of boatbuilding, earning the trust of anglers and families by [...]
Global company plans to manufacture armored vehicles in Fort Pierce INKAS®, a global conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, Canada, plans to manufacture armored vehicles in the city of Fort Pierce, Florida. The company’s US branch, INKAS USA, Inc., will locate an $18.75 million manufacturing facility on Enterprise Road at the site of a former tomato packing [...]
Hegener Award Nominations Announced The Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County announced the nominees for the 2025 Hegener Award. The award, which is given annually, recognizes a local businessperson who has made very significant positive economic impacts on St. Lucie County over the years. This year's dozen nominees for the Hegener Award are [...]
Mac Keen named MIATC Executive Director The Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast (MIATC) announced the hiring of Rob Mac Keen as its new executive director. A seasoned veteran of the industry, Mac Keen’s extensive and experience outshined the strong slate of finalists, says Dan Romence, chair of the MIATC board of directors as [...]
LactaLogics marks 50% facility completion, setting the stage for 2025 launch LactaLogics announced the 50 percent completion mark of its 70,000-square-foot human milk processing facility. The build-out remains on schedule, representing a major step toward expanding access to human milk-based nutrition products for hospitals and families nationwide. The construction, led by award-winning design-builder Dennis Group, [...]