Former Stuart mayor named interim BDBMC director The Business Development Board of Martin County has appointed Troy McDonald interim executive director. McDonald was unanimously appointed Sept. 23 by the BDBMC board of directors. McDonald joined the organization in 2025 as director of economic development after more than a decade in public office, including four years [...]
St. Lucie celebrates 2026 workplace award winners Business leaders, human resources professionals and community partners gathered for the 25th Anniversary Best Places to Work Treasure Coast Awards Celebration, recognizing St. Lucie County employers for workplace excellence. Hosted by Personnel Dynamics Consulting and the HR & Business Leaders Council of Florida at voco Sandpiper All-Inclusive Resort, [...]
Miller Construction breaks ground on Tradition Commerce Park Miller Construction Co. has broken ground on the first phase of Tradition Commerce Park, a 34-acre industrial and flex development planned within the Tradition Center for Commerce. BTH Development Partners is developing the project, which has approval for seven buildings totaling more than 530,000 square feet. The [...]
Adams Ranch invests in St. Lucie County workforce Adams Ranch has made a significant donation to the Treasure Coast Center for Economic and Educational Development, expanding the longtime supporter’s investment in workforce development across St. Lucie County. The gift will support TCCEED programs designed to expand career pathways, strengthen employer partnerships, promote workforce training and connect [...]
Truist Foundation funds TCCEED workforce training Truist Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to the Treasure Coast Center for Economic and Educational Development to expand workforce training, employer partnerships and coordinated systems that connect local residents with in-demand career opportunities. The grant will support TCCEED’s work to build career pathways to economic mobility, one of [...]
Treasure Coast Square eyes major overhaul Treasure Coast Square could be headed for its biggest transformation since opening nearly four decades ago, with plans emerging to redevelop part of the Jensen Beach mall into a mixed-use, open-air destination centered on housing, dining and entertainment. According to a report published by TCPalm, the proposal would redevelop [...]
Tree of American Dreams sculpture unveiled Sansone Group, in partnership with the St. Lucie County Economic Development Council and the City of Port St. Lucie, hosted a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 8 for the Tree of American Dreams sculpture at Legacy Park at Tradition. Created by local artist Geoffrey C. Smith, the sculpture [...]
Prince honored with Hegener Leadership Award Jon Prince, PhD, superintendent of St. Lucie Public Schools, was honored with the prestigious Pete Hegener Leadership Award by the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC) at its 12th annual leadership dinner on April 30. The award is presented each year to a dedicated business leader who [...]
Rainforest Distribution opens Fort Pierce distribution center Rainforest Distribution Corp. (“Rainforest”), a full-service food and beverage distributor serving more than 4,000 retailers across 22 states on the East Coast, announced the official opening of its Fort Pierce, Florida distribution center. Located at 3800 Crossroads Parkway within the newly built Interstate Commerce Center, the 62,817-square-foot, Class [...]
IKONICK USA to host ribbon cutting for new primer manufacturing facility in Indiantown IKONICK USA will host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for its new primer manufacturing facility on Thurs., April 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. located at 18803 SW Farm Road in Indiantown. The event marks a major economic development milestone for the community, with [...]