ARC of the Treasure Coast unveils new T.I.P. Community Center The ARC of the Treasure Coast has purchased and closed on a building in Port St. Lucie that will house its new T.I.P. Community Center. The property at 451 SW Ravenswood Lane was formerly the Vista Gardens Ballroom. The facility will be home to the [...]
Alice turns 36, and she’s never looked better! Alice’s Family Restaurant, A Caring Café, is turning 36 and she’s never looked better. This Stuart staple has stood the test of time, serving delicious food and bright smiles! ARC of the Treasure Coast has managed the restaurant since December 2023. Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are trained [...]
SportLife Distribution to expand HQ in Fort Pierce SportLife Distribution, a nationwide distributor of sports nutrition and health products based in Fort Pierce, plans to expand its operations and headquarters within the city with the construction of a new 25,000-square-foot facility and the addition of 30 fulltime employees. SportLife Distribution will site its new $2.2 [...]
BofA raises minimum hourly wage to $24, increasing starting salary to nearly $50K Bank of America announced that it has raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $24 per hour, the latest step in the company’s commitment to $25 by 2025. With the increase, the minimum annualized salary for full-time employees in the U.S. will [...]
VB Nopetro brings new jobs Nopetro Renewables, a developer and operator of renewable natural gas projects across North America broke ground on a $40M facility in Vero Beach, named Vero Beach Nopetro. The facility is estimated to initially produce 3 million gallons of RNG a year and prevent 30,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions, equivalent [...]
ARC of the Treasure Coast acquires Alice’s Restaurant for job training The ARC of the Treasure Coast is getting into the restaurant business. The organization acquired Alice’s Family Restaurant, A Caring Cafe at 2781 S.E. Ocean Blvd. in Stuart. A soft launch and ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. The fully operational restaurant [...]
Georgetown University survey finds 65% of young adults highlight paid time off as the top benefit for choosing an employer A survey conducted by Georgetown University, in partnership with Bank of America, found that young adults looking to change job/fields cite paid time off (65%) and a flexible work schedule (58%) among the top benefits [...]
The Source names new Director of Operations The Source's new Director of Operations, Jade Alexander Jade Alexander has been promoted to Director of Operations at the main Commerce Avenue campus, in charge of overseeing the day-to-day activities of The Source, their staff, and clients, as well as maintaining and expanding the organization's policies and [...]
Martin County Schools offer $5,000 hiring bonus for educators The Martin County School Board approved an instructional supplement aimed at alleviating staffing shortages at schools with urgent hiring needs. Effective immediately, teachers hired to work at any of the Martin County School District's Title I schools or comprehensive high schools are eligible to earn a one-time bonus [...]
New college program gives students a head start when deciding on a career BY ROBERT LANE Indian River State College Career and Transfer Services has launched a new opportunity for area employers to connect with IRSC students. Calvin Williams is the director of the Career and Transfer Services program, which has an office on [...]