A-1 Global Holdings welcomes Valorie Burleigh as controller, strengthening financial team A-1 Global Holdings, Inc., a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered building components, announced the appointment of Valorie "Val" Burleigh as the new Controller. In this role, Valorie will report directly to Robert Jardim, A-1's Vice President of Finance, and will be a key asset in [...]
Van Duzer awarded for Read to Succeed Local business owner Scott Van Duzer was recently recognized for his community service and dedication to the children of St. Lucie County. Van Duzer, the owner of Big Apple Pizza in Fort Pierce, was one of three businesses selected from across the state of Florida to receive the [...]
Florida-based Synthase Collaborative and Southern Care Collaborative merge Florida-based Synthase Collaborative and Georgia-based Southern Care Collaborative have announced their merger to create a regional group of 10 nonprofit post-acute and home-based care organizations operating in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. By strategically aligning operations under a regional collaborative, the community-based providers will [...]
A-1 marks 47 years of innovation and growth Employee-owned A-1 Global Holdings, Inc. (“A-1”), the premier provider of structural building components in the Southeastern United States, celebrates its 47th anniversary. This milestone follows a transformative year that showcased the Company’s continued focus on innovation, sustainability, and employee empowerment. “As we mark 47 years of building [...]
Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Co. sold Fort Pierce based Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company has been sold to Perricone Farms, a company out of Newport Beach, California. Despite the change of beaches it calls home, you’re not likely to notice any change in the taste or look of Natalie’s legendary juices. According to the company’s [...]
Alice’s Restaurant closed for renovations Alice’s Family Restaurant, A Caring Cafe in Stuart is closed, but only for a few more days. The restaurant located at 2781 S.E. Ocean Blvd. is getting a facelift. Alice’s will be closed starting Monday, September 9th, 2024. Impact100 Martin County and Loblolly foundation are funding the renovations. ARC of the Treasure [...]
BofA raises minimum hourly wage to $24, increasing starting salary to nearly $50K Bank of America announced that it has raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $24 per hour, the latest step in the company’s commitment to $25 by 2025. With the increase, the minimum annualized salary for full-time employees in the U.S. will [...]
UF/IFAS hosts Treasure Coast Agri-Science & Fall Fest On Saturday, Oct. 19-- buy native plants, embark on a garden tour, or visit an aquaculture lab to glimpse at sparkling fish. Meet scientists in their research laboratories—or watch your kids enjoy a scavenger hunt and petting zoo. Add the University of Florida Institute of Food and [...]
United Way of Indian River County announces new board chair and members United Way of Indian River County announced the appointment of five distinguished professionals to its Board of Directors and the promotion of Dr. Katie Nall to Board Chair. Dr. Katie Nall has been a dedicated member of our board since 2017 and will [...]
Best states to start a small business in 2024 2023 was a record-breaking year for small businesses as a record-breaking 5.5 million new business applications were filed in 2023, according to the Small Business Administration. The 2020s have been one of the most challenging historical decades for small business owners. The economic impact of the [...]