MINORITY BUSINESSES TO WATCH Workshops provide Treasure Coast owners with tools to succeed BY CHAUNCELOR HOWELL Americans often start their own businesses to circumvent obstacles related to lack of education or experience needed to succeed in the formal economy. Most minority-owned businesses operate under the premise of owner/operator and struggle to gain access to capital [...]
St. Lucie Battery and Tire on a roll Doug Miller, president of St. Lucie Battery & Tire, relies on having the space to warehouse one of the most varied tire inventories among independent tire dealers in the United States. Doug has led the company since taking the reins from his father, Joey Miller, a [...]
What you should know before you sign a business lease The City of Port St. Lucie is hosting a free workshop dedicated to educating business owners on the ins and outs of signing a business lease, and how to prepare and protect your business while working towards expanding. Before You Sign the Lease is a [...]
LEADERS TO WATCH Treasure Coast business movers and shakers contributing to regional growth Vision for the future is an important component for any business owner, manager or aspiring entrepreneur. Whether it is a nonprofit, for-profit, government, small or big business, the organization will always require a vision for growth, expansion or innovation. The mechanism that [...]
Tips for Managing Cash Flow What's the No. 1 reason small businesses fail? Cash flow, not lack of profits. About 80% of small business failures happen because of poor cash-flow management. Mike Bernard, a consultant at the Florida SBDC at Indian River State College and a financial specialist, says he hears it all the [...]
Port St. Lucie Business Women Install New Board At Holiday Gathering Past President (2006-2008) Marilyn Lawless, Vice President Devon Dwyer, President Jessica Parrish, Secretary Elaine Anderson, Treasurer Stephanie Morgan, Past President (2003-2004; 2011-2012) Marsha Thompson The Port St. Lucie Business Women (pslbw.com) ended their 41st year with the Installation of new [...]
Is Your Business Ready for Holiday Foot Traffic? Other holiday shopping trends of import this year include simplified methods for returning items and also free shipping. So how can businesses and organizations set themselves apart in this unique holiday season? With an effective visual communication strategy for all by keeping these three things [...]
PORT ST. LUCIE – The Port St. Lucie Business Women ended their 38th year with the Installation of new Board members at its holiday party on Dec. 6 at the Legacy Golf and Tennis Club in PGA Village in St. Lucie West. Installation Committee member Elaine Anderson welcomed members and their guests to celebrate the [...]
ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Real Stone & Granite, the area’s top custom fabricator of granite and marble, has earned the coveted designation of Accredited Natural Stone Fabricator by MIA+BSI: The Natural Stone Institute. Accredited Natural Stone Fabricators are companies that fabricate and install natural dimension stone. “It is a testament to the hard work and [...]
FORT PIERCE — John Romano, CEO of New Horizons of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee, will retire at the end of 2018 after thirty years of service to the community’s nonprofit provider of mental health and substance abuse services. During Romano’s career, New Horizons has grown throughout Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie Counties [...]