Business Awards nominations open 2026 Martin County Business Awards presented by Bank of America and hosted by the Business Development Board of Martin County. Nomination period June 1 - June 30, 2026. Hosted by the Business Development Board of Martin County. Nomination period June 1 - June 30, 2026 Community, third-party, and self-nominations are permitted. Nomination [...]
Economic center board adds directors The Treasure Coast Center for Economic and Educational Development, a nonprofit established by the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County, has expanded its board of directors. Thom Epsky, Rita Evans and Kallee Jackson were elected to the TCCEED board in May. Azlina Goldstein of GL Homes/Riverland will continue to [...]
U.S. Century Bank expands and welcomes Shapiro U.S. Century Bank has named Adam Shapiro Vice President, Association Banking Business Development Officer, as part of its continued expansion across South Florida’s condominium and homeowner association (HOA) markets. Shapiro will lead business development efforts in the Palm Beach and Treasure Coast regions, delivering tailored banking solutions to [...]
2026 Martin County Business Awards lunch The 2026 Martin County Business Awards, hosted by the Business Development Board of Martin County, will take place on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa. This annual event brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community partners to recognize the companies and individuals who are [...]
Prince honored with Hegener Leadership Award Jon Prince, PhD, superintendent of St. Lucie Public Schools, was honored with the prestigious Pete Hegener Leadership Award by the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC) at its 12th annual leadership dinner on April 30. The award is presented each year to a dedicated business leader who [...]
Rainforest Distribution opens Fort Pierce distribution center Rainforest Distribution Corp. (“Rainforest”), a full-service food and beverage distributor serving more than 4,000 retailers across 22 states on the East Coast, announced the official opening of its Fort Pierce, Florida distribution center. Located at 3800 Crossroads Parkway within the newly built Interstate Commerce Center, the 62,817-square-foot, Class [...]
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Nominations for 2026 Martin County Business Awards open May 1 Everyone appreciates a well-earned “pat on the back” for work well done. Now this is your chance to provide that shot of encouragement to others and possibly elevate your chosen recipient to one of the most celebrated stages of recognition in our community. That’s right: [...]
Morgan Company and Casto Net Lease acquire land for new grocery-anchored shopping center in Port St. Lucie Morgan Company, in partnership with Casto Net Lease, announced the acquisition of just over 15 acres of commercial land for a new grocery-anchored shopping center in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The property, ideally positioned to serve the rapidly [...]
Martin County welcomes Weedoo Boats Weedoo Boats will celebrate the opening of its 27,000-square-foot facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1340 S.W. Commerce Way, Stuart. Weedoo Boats was founded more than 20 years ago by Tara Lordi and her late husband, John Grimes, who worked side by side from the beginning to develop environmentally responsible solutions [...]