Education Foundation retains Gabby Rothman to lead development The Education Foundation of St. Lucie County has retained area business leader Gabby Rothman as its contracted Business Development Executive in response to an exponential increase in growth in St. Lucie County. Rothman, founder and principal of G-Force Strategies, brings decades of public service, marketing expertise, and [...]
iTHINK Community Foundation impacts local community with ‘School Ready Days’ initiative The iTHINK Community Foundation recently completed its annual School Ready Days initiative, providing 330 children in the Treasure Coast with essential school supplies, uniforms, backpacks, and haircuts to ensure they are fully prepared for the upcoming school year. “At iTHINK Financial, we believe [...]
Master's Academy launches innovative Center for Calling & Career to equip high school students for purpose-driven futures Master's Academy of Vero Beach announced the launch of its Center for Calling & Career (CCC), a visionary initiative designed to provide academic, career, and spiritual guidance to high school students as they navigate critical decisions about their [...]
Pizza, books, & Pepsi winning combination with kids Wednesdays at Big Apple Pizza in Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie were once so slow, owner Scott Van Duzer didn’t even go into work, according to Rick Hynum of PMQ Magazine. Now the Port St. Lucie, Florida, restaurateur doesn’t dare stay home—that midweek night’s a “monster,” he said, [...]
Indian River State College awarded $4 Million through Florida Job Growth Grant Fund Indian River State College will receive $4 million through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to develop the Institute for Industrial Manufacturing and Production Training, Governor Ron DeSantis announced. The award is part of more than $14.5 million in funding distributed statewide [...]
Piper Aircraft Externship bridges classroom learning with real-world application In an era where real-world experience is more critical than ever for career readiness, Piper Aircraft’s Externship Program is leading the way in providing young people with invaluable hands-on learning opportunities. Through a partnership with Southern Illinois University (SIU), Piper Aircraft offers students direct exposure to [...]
Indian River businesses partner with Master’s Academy to equip students for the workforce Nine outstanding students from Master’s Academy will be presented with Apprenticeship Diplomas this spring after successfully completing intensive, real-world training through the school’s growing Vocational Technology (Vo-Tech) program. These unique apprenticeships, made possible by dedicated partnerships with local businesses such as Dyer [...]
Local UF/IFAS leader requests stakeholders' input Mark Kistler, a proven national leader in agricultural and natural resources, invites your views on topics to support strategic positioning efforts in your community as we move further into the dynamic 21st century. Kistler is a professor and director for your University of Florida/IFAS Indian River Research and Education [...]
Lost Trust: Frank Bruni Explains America’s Lost Faith in Journalism and Academia How did Americans lose their trust in journalism and higher education? They used to be pillars of our society and established resources for factual information. What happened? Frank Bruni, a prominent journalist and bestselling author, has thought about that question and will share [...]
Master’s Academy Welcomes Jennifer Aylor as Director of Communications Master’s Academy announced the appointment of Jennifer Aylor as the new Director of Communications. With a strong background in marketing, communications, and education, Jennifer brings a wealth of experience along with a deep passion for ministry and sharing God’s love. A graduate of Colorado Christian University, [...]