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, [...]
Economists and strategists forecast the S&P 500 to reach 6666 by year-end While we await key details on policy changes in the US, indications thus far suggest the outlook for 2025 could present big opportunities for investors. The US economy is on strong footing, with growing signs of a pickup in productivity growth as we [...]
Treasure Coast Builders Association Charitable Fund, Inc. named a DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant recipient Treasure Coast Builders Association Charitable Fund Inc. was recently recognized as a DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant recipient for its efforts to promote skilled trades to young adults. This grant will enhance our Careers in Construction Treasure Coast events, where [...]
Treasure Coast Builders Association Charitable Fund, Inc. appoints Jennifer Williams as director of workforce The Treasure Coast Builders Association Charitable Fund, Inc. announced the hiring of Jennifer Williams as the new Director of Workforce Development. This strategic hire takes the workforce development to a new level. Treasure Coast Builders Association Charitable Fund, Inc. is dedicated [...]
Project Vision comes into focus An economic development project four years in the making achieved a significant milestone on Oct. 15 when the St. Lucie County Commission approved an option agreement for the sale of 111 acres within the Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development Authority (TCERDA) research park to Ashley Capital. The property is [...]
Piper Aircraft earns milestone certification Piper Aircraft, Inc. has achieved AS9100 Rev D certification, awarded by Dekra Certification, Inc. This milestone underscores Piper’s dedication to manufacturing excellence within the aerospace industry. AS9100 is an internationally recognized quality management system standard in aerospace. This certification not only enhances Piper Aircraft’s 88+ year legacy in general aviation, [...]
SportLife Distribution to expand HQ in Fort Pierce SportLife Distribution, a nationwide distributor of sports nutrition and health products based in Fort Pierce, plans to expand its operations and headquarters within the city with the construction of a new 25,000-square-foot facility and the addition of 30 fulltime employees. SportLife Distribution will site its new $2.2 [...]
Preparing for the Silver Tsunami: Planning and policy solutions for Southeast Florida's communities The Treasure Coast and South Florida Regional Planning Councils are pleased to host their Joint Annual Conference on November 15, 2024 at Florida Atlantic University's Boca Raton Campus. This year's regional conference will focus on the changing demographics of Southeast Florida and [...]