LactaLogics invests in energy updates

LactaLogics invests in energy updates Port St. Lucie-based manufacturer LactaLogics will soon have a lower environmental impact because of energy-efficiency updates to its manufacturing site and headquarters. The donor-based, non-perishable breast milk supplier renovated its existing medical warehouse into a 71,000-square-foot, high-tech manufacturing facility. LactaLogics recently closed on $9.1 million in C-PACE financing from Milwaukee-based PACE Equity, which will [...]

Wendy Dwyer2024-05-10T08:50:52-04:00May. 10, 2024|

VNA Hidden Treasures thrift store grand reopening

VNA Hidden Treasures thrift store grand reopening The Visiting Nurse Association’s Hidden Treasures Thrift Store celebrated its grand reopening on Thursday, April 25th, with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce. The reopening was to celebrate the store’s recent expansion from 10,200 square feet to 25,050 square feet and [...]

Wendy Dwyer2024-05-02T16:31:56-04:00May. 2, 2024|

Rotary International launches mental health care initiative

Rotary International launches mental health care initiative Meg Kissinger, Rotarians Linda Scalco and Pam O'Donnell, Shotsi LaJoie, Carol Ludwig and Rotarian Linda Scott. Rotary International has launched an initiative to improve mental health care. The organization is asking clubs to expand on their culture of care by raising awareness of mental health needs, [...]

Wendy Dwyer2024-05-02T16:16:04-04:00May. 2, 2024|

Capital Chains: Study shows almost half of Florida small business owners feel trapped

Capital Chains: Study shows almost half of Florida small business owners feel trapped 1-in-5 say they are unable to exit at a profitable price. 19% say they have little work/life balance. Interactive map showing survey results. The allure of entrepreneurship captivates many: the autonomy of being your own boss, the satisfaction of earning independently, and the [...]

Wendy Dwyer2024-05-02T16:09:18-04:00May. 2, 2024|

A-1 celebrates expansion of employee ownership at special events

A-1 celebrates expansion of employee ownership at special events A-1 Global Holdings, Inc., a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered building components, is proud to announce significant milestones in its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) during celebratory events held on April 25th and 26th at its Bainbridge and Fort Pierce locations, respectively. The events marked a key [...]

Wendy Dwyer2024-05-02T15:52:13-04:00May. 2, 2024|

The Will-Burt Company acquires Aluma Tower Company, Inc.

The Will-Burt Company acquires Aluma Tower Company, Inc. The Will-Burt Company, a world leader in the design, manufacture and sale of mobile telescoping mast, tower, and integrated trailer systems, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Aluma Tower Company, Inc. Aluma has been a leader in the design, manufacture, sales, and service of mobile telescoping [...]

Wendy Dwyer2024-04-25T08:48:32-04:00Apr. 25, 2024|

Richard Tambone honored with Pete Hegener Leadership Award

Richard Tambone honored with Pete Hegener Leadership Award Richard Tambone, president of the Tambone Companies, was honored with the prestigious Pete Hegener Leadership Award by the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC) at its 10th annual leadership dinner on April 18. The award is presented annually to a dedicated business leader who has [...]

Wendy Dwyer2024-04-21T09:28:30-04:00Apr. 21, 2024|

Longtime lure

Longtime lure White's Tackle General Manager Geoff Quatraro stocks the display of skirt lures at the Fort Pierce store. White's carries a wide variety of fishing gear. RUSTY DURHAM White's Tackle is within striking distance of centennial BY WHITNEY JOSEPH White's Tackle moved to North Second Street following World War II. JOHN [...]

Deborah Maldonado2024-05-13T14:53:52-04:00Apr. 14, 2024|

Scissors Savings

Scissors Savings Just Cuts and Great Cuts are only steps apart in the same plaza yet both offer affordable haircuts for the whole family. KERRY FIRTH Neighboring salons share in each other's success BY KERRY FIRTH Inflation is on everybody's mind, these days. Yet two local hair salons are defying the trend by [...]

Deborah Maldonado2024-04-19T06:51:53-04:00Apr. 14, 2024|

Free Online Educational Resource for Women Entrepreneurs

Free Online Educational Resource for Women Entrepreneurs The Tory Burch Foundation Business Webinars presented by Bank of America is a virtual program featuring education on a range of entrepreneurial topics and a robust content library for on-demand learning. It is poised to be the largest, free online educational resource available for women entrepreneurs -- building on a [...]

Wendy Dwyer2024-04-04T17:14:19-04:00Apr. 4, 2024|