Derecktor granted Foreign Trade Zone designation Derecktor Fort Pierce was recently designated as a Foreign-Trade Zone, offering substantial benefits to clients in the maritime industry. The FTZ status allows for a streamlined process, alleviating duty and taxes on imported boat parts and foreign-built yachts within the zone. Under the FTZ designation, foreign-built yachts can be brought [...]
Board riders and barkers benefit from Dyer Difference Award Members of the Treasure Coast Board Riders Club are on a mission to share the joy of surfing with members of the community. For them, there is nothing quite like the feel of the salt spray and the power of the Atlantic’s mighty waves as they [...]
ARC of the Treasure Coast acquires Alice’s Restaurant for job training The ARC of the Treasure Coast is getting into the restaurant business. The organization acquired Alice’s Family Restaurant, A Caring Cafe at 2781 S.E. Ocean Blvd. in Stuart. A soft launch and ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. The fully operational restaurant [...]
Farm City Luncheon celebrates MC agriculture Rick Hartman, Rick Hartman’s grandson, Hunter, and Hunter’s dad, Ransom Reed Hartman. Third, fourth and fifth generation farmers and ranchers shared their knowledge of Martin County’s rich agricultural history and current challenges with a sold-out crowd at the annual Farm-City luncheon on November 16 at the Rockin [...]
An Extra Burst of Holiday Cheer with the Dyer Difference Award During the holidays, most of us find a way to swing a few extra special kindnesses for those we love and often for people we’ve not even met yet. Whether it’s dropping a dollar in the red kettle as you leave the stores this [...]
Indian River Chamber honors local companies The Indian River County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the achievements of fifteen local companies at its annual Industry Appreciation Awards luncheon on October 26, at the Indian River State College Richardson Center. A list of the 2023 award recipients is posted on the Chamber’s economic development website. Florida Power [...]
PALM CITY – The Treasure Coast Builders Association, aided by dozens of mentors and sponsors, graduated 52 young men and women from the 2023 Ready-to-Work Skilled Trades, Marine & Manufacturing Boot Camp this summer at Project L.I.F.T.’s facilities in Palm City.
Roughly 10 years ago, Jessica Smith just wasn’t feeling as energetic as she thought she should. She would typically sleep well, eat well, exercise and do all of the things one is supposed to do to feel their best. Yet, there she was one afternoon at her weekly guitar lesson: well-rested yet yawning incessantly.
When Gwen McLeod awakes each morning, it’s with more than one purpose. For the first part of her day, this Fort Pierce native and mother of six gets dressed to head to her day job at Fort Pierce Preparatory Academy. She spends the hours between 6:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. as the school’s front desk clerk.
Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency launches Commercial Sign Grant Program As part of its commitment to increase local business awareness, economic productivity, and overall visual appeal, the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) is launching a Commercial Sign Reimbursement Grant Program. This program encourages property owners to upgrade their signage and replace old, outdated, worn signs with [...]