St. Lucie EDC wins 3 international awards The Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC) on Sept. 20 received international recognition for the organization's efforts, including special recognition as an Economic Development Organization of the Year. The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) awarded its prestigious Economic Development Organization of the Year bronze award [...]
City of Fort Pierce receives $2.7 million state infrastructure grant From left - Shyanne Harnage, City of Fort Pierce; Port St. Lucie Vice Mayor Jolien Caraballo; Sen. Gayle Harrell; Rep. Toby Overdorf; Rep. Dana Trabulsy; Port St. Lucie Council Member Stephanie Morgan; Fort Pierce Mayor Linda Hudson; Rep. Erin Grall; Port St. Lucie Council [...]
Production begins at Contender Boats St. Lucie plant Contender staff with the company's first boat manufactured in St. Lucie County. The iconic Packers of Indian River facility off Midway Road in Fort Pierce is now home to Contender Boats, an equally iconic Florida boat manufacturer. Production of Contender's premium semi-custom boats [...]
Legacy Park/FedEx Ground project receiving national attention The Sansone Group's 425-acre development in Port St. Lucie, Legacy Park at Tradition, is receiving national and regional recognition. The Class-A industrial park is currently home to a FedEx Ground 245,000-square-foot regional sortation center, a 220,000-square-foot Amazon delivery station is anticipated to open this fall, a 327,427-square-foot [...]
PORT ST. LUCIE - The Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC) is pleased to announce the semi-finalists for the prestigious Pete Hegener Leadership Award: Amy Brunjes, Florida Power & Light; Rob Lord Jr., Cleveland Clinic Martin Health; Joey Miller, St. Lucie Battery & Tire; Tammy Roncaglione, CenterState Bank; Upendo Shabazz, Allegany Franciscan Ministries; [...]