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, [...]
UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center Open House - free to the community Alan Wright with citrus in a greenhouse at Indian River Research and Education Center. Photo taken 07-09-19. On Saturday, December 7- visit an aquaculture lab to glimpse at sparkling fish. Meet scientists in their research laboratories--watch your kids [...]
A Profile of the Nation’s Hispanic-Owned Businesses About 7.1% of the nation’s 5,681,118 employer firms (businesses with at least one paid employee) in the United States were Hispanic-owned in 2021 and the construction sector had the largest number of Hispanic-owned businesses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The 2022 Annual Business Survey shows there were a total [...]
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 [...]
E.A.S.E/Deep Six wins award The Eastern Academy of Scuba Education (EASE) and Deep Six Dive and Watersports was recently presented with a prestigious award from the Professional Assocation of Dive Instructors. The Deep Six family of Dive and Watersports stores has been providing diving services and equipment sales on the east coast of Florida since 1979. The [...]
Zweben Law Group Holiday Bike Drive kicks off Kickstands are up, and the Zweben Law Group Bike Drive Kickoff Party to benefit United Way of Martin County's Holiday Project is about to start rolling. Since 2014, Zweben Law Group has run an annual Bike Drive to gift brand-new bikes to children in need during the holiday season. Over the past [...]
Dragonfly Commerce Park milestone celebrated with old Irish tradition Dragonfly Investments executives and their guests celebrated a milestone Oct. 30 in the construction of the company’s Dragonfly Commerce Park with the old Irish tradition of tossing pennies into a building’s foundation to ensure prosperity for the tenants and community. “A penny toss is the perfect way [...]
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 [...]
MusicWorks collaborates with the Emerson Center for multiple upgrades for the LIVE! From Vero Beach concerts Over the past dozen years of bringing live music to the communities in and around Indian River County, positive changes have been made yearly to the popular LIVE! From Vero Beach concert series, from the caliber of the performers, [...]
Hamilton Farms U-pick grand opening on Nov. 9 & 10 Hamilton Farms will celebrate the grand opening of its u-pick on Saturday, Nov. 9 and Sunday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Fort Pierce, Florida. Families and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to join the Hamilton family for a celebratory weekend of fun, [...]