The Environmental Learning Center launches new advisory council The Environmental Learning Center (ELC) announced the formation of its new Advisory Council, a distinguished body of over twenty-five community leaders dedicated to advancing the mission of the beloved nonprofit nature center. For nearly 40 years, the ELC has been providing "hands-on, feet-wet,"" immersive environmental education opportunities [...]
A-1 welcomes Steve Gillhouse as vice president of sales and marketing to drive strategic growth Employee-owned A-1 Global Holdings, Inc. announced the appointment of Steve Gillhouse as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, a role supporting the Company’s continued growth and market expansion across the Southeastern United States. Gillhouse brings more than 30 years of executive [...]
Optimism for small business growth | You on the Board of Examiners? | VB Educator honored | Seed money for Growing Hope Farm | & more Your source for Treasure Coast business news View this email in your browser TCBUSINESS.COM | Feb. 3, 2026 Welcome to the Treasure Coast Business newsletter. Please submit releases to Wendy [...]
The Fellowship Program of Foxwynd Foundation awards $150,000 grant to House of Hope for Growing Hope Farm House of Hope has been awarded a grant through the Foxwynd Foundation’s Fellowship Program to support its Growing Hope Farm, providing a total of $150,000 over two consecutive years ($75,000 per year). This grant was nominated by Foxwynd [...]
Vero Beach educator nominated for national LifeChanger of the Year award Master's Academy of Vero Beach Upper School Dean Kimberly Gillette has been nominated for National Life Group’s 2025-26 LifeChanger of the Year award. National Life Group’s LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 educators and school district employees across the [...]
Could you serve on the Board of Examiners of Contractors? The Fort Pierce City Commission is currently seeking applications from individuals to serve on the Board of Examiners of Contractors. The board consists of five members, including two consumer representatives and three state-licensed representatives. State Licensed Representative must: Be a City of Fort Pierce resident for at least two years. Hold a valid State of Florida contractor license [...]
Determined Optimism: How small and mid-sized businesses are growing in 2026 The 2025 Business Owner Report confirmed what we see every day from entrepreneurs across the Treasure Coast: cautious yet determined optimism. Nearly three in four business owners expect revenue gains in the next 12 months, and many plan to expand (59%), hire (43%) and [...]
Martin Loan Fund's first recipient celebrates grand opening | Could your FP business use a free mural? | & more Your source for Treasure Coast business news View this email in your browser TCBUSINESS.COM | Jan. 27, 2026 Welcome to the Treasure Coast Business newsletter. Please submit releases to Wendy Dwyer at news@indianrivermedia.com. To advertise and feature [...]
Now Open: 2026 FPRA Mural Program applications The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency is now accepting applications from property owners interested in adding a professionally installed mural to their building in 2026. This year, the program has expanded to include the entire FPRA district, with eligible areas including South Beach, Fisherman’s Wharf, Downtown, Lincoln Park, and [...]
United Way of Indian River County offers free income tax preparation assistance United Way of Indian River County, in partnership with the IRS, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, is once again offering free tax preparation and e-filing services to residents with an annual household income of $68,000 or less. Many hardworking families risk [...]