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 [...]
Economic Development Council names Perlis Communications Manager The Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County announced that Maureen Saltzer will retire July 3 after nearly 20 years of service to the organization, and Wicker Perlis joined the EDC June 22 as marketing and communications manager. Saltzer moved to St. Lucie County in 1996 to become [...]
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 [...]
Leadership changes at the St. Lucie EDC A dozen years after assuming the presidency of the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC), Peter J. Tesch will be stepping back into an advisory role. Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Wes McCurry will become the EDC’s president and chief executive officer, and Rachel Savela will be [...]
Marine industry veteran steps into president position at BDB An accomplished leader in the marine industry is now taking the helm of the BDBMC board of directors. Dan Romence, president of the Indiantown Marine Center, brings a deep understanding of this legacy industry to the organization. Joining the BDBMC in 2023 as the appointee of [...]
TCCEED helps St. Lucie 8th graders dive into career exploration Hands-on demonstrations of exciting careers in healthcare, construction, logistics, communications, technology, public service and much more were on display for 760 St. Lucie Public Schools eighth graders on Nov. 12 at the school district offices in Port St. Lucie. The 8th Grade Experience was coordinated by [...]
TCCEED names 2025-2026 board of directors The Treasure Coast Center for Economic and Educational Development (TCCEED), a 501(c)3 nonprofit established by the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC), recently named its 2025-2026 board of directors. Azlina Goldstein of Riverland/GL Homes will continue to chair the nonprofit, Brandon Nobile of Remnant Construction was [...]