Dr. Teresa Albizu reveals the pervasiveness of domestic violence at Port St. Lucie Business Women meeting Port St. Lucie Business Women program chair Dorothy Kamm, Dr. Teresa Albizu, CEO, SafeSpace, PSL Business Women president Devon Dwyer. Photo Courtesy of Diane Gallagher, DSG Design & Photography "The definition of domestic violence is when a [...]
MIDFLORIDA names Shrita Walker to lead commercial lending program in Treasure Coast market Shrita Walker MIDFLORIDA Credit Union is pleased to announce that Shrita Walker has been named vice president/commercial loan officer with the Commercial Lending Department. In her new role, she will be responsible for originating commercial loan business. A veteran of [...]
Piper Aircraft sees steady growth in 2022 Vero Beach-based Piper Aircraft Inc. has announced a 15% increase in aircraft deliveries in 2022 over 2021. In addition, Piper incorporated innovative updates to their flagship aircraft, the M600/SLS, and provided support to more than 25 philanthropic organizations that best embody the company's values and mission. In 2023, [...]
Steering toward the future Bev Smith Toyota's current building will be completely gutted and expanded to 13,570 square feet, with the front portion extended outward. JOE DESALVO Bev Smith begins renovations at Toyota site, plans new building at Kia dealership BY JOE DESALVO Frank Gonzalez, Bev Smith Automotive Group vice president, and executive [...]
St. Lucie County community makes its mark on the Interstate Commerce Center From left, Michael Rem of JBL Development, Fort Pierce Mayor Linda Hudson and Sandra Pabon of Itasca Construction Partners sign the cornerstone of the Interstate Commerce Center. Photo by MaryAnn Ketcham Dozens of dignitaries gathered along Interstate 95 in Fort Pierce [...]
Bank of America data finds that 2022 was a solid year for consumer spending, but the new year brings new challenges Bank of America Institute released new analysis today which shows that, while 2022 was a solid year for consumer spending, the New Year brings with it cross-currents for U.S. consumers, including a potentially weaker job market [...]
Inaugural Treasure Coast Women Who Rock Awards to be held March 28th in celebration of National Women's History Month The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Indian River State College (IRSC) has partnered with weVENTURE Women's Business Center (WBC) at Florida Tech's Bisk College of Business and presenting sponsor PNC Bank to host the [...]
Major gift from legacy citrus grower for UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center A heritage citrus grower who saw local fruit production rise in the world's premier grapefruit region has willed a legacy gift to sustain the fruit industry he loved. John T. Moose left the largest individual gift that the University of [...]
Circles and Cycles set theme for Port St. Lucie Business Women board installation Circles and Cycles of Life were the themes of the Installation of new Board members at the Port St. Lucie Business Women's (pslbw.com) Dec. 1 holiday party, which took place at Gator Trace Golf and Country Club in Port St. Lucie. "Circles [...]
The City of Fort Pierce seeks small business poll input The City of Fort Pierce Economic Development Division releases new Small Business Development poll to gauge the state of the small business community within the city. The purpose of the program is to garner feedback from small business owners in an effort to create new [...]