Fantini's New Haven Style Apizza featured in a new film Fantini's New Haven Style Apizza and its owner, Jimmy Fantin, will be featured in the new movie A Slice of America: Charred in the Florida Sun Directed by Gorman Bechard, known for his acclaimed documentary Pizza A Love Story, and hosted by pizza historian Colin [...]
Survey: majority of small and mid-sized business owners anticipate revenue growth this year A majority of small and mid-sized business owners expect their revenues to increase this year, and their worries over a recession have declined substantially, according to the 2024 Bank of America Business Owner Report, conducted in partnership with Bank of America Institute. While [...]
Rotary International launches mental health care initiative Meg Kissinger, Rotarians Linda Scalco and Pam O'Donnell, Shotsi LaJoie, Carol Ludwig and Rotarian Linda Scott. Rotary International has launched an initiative to improve mental health care. The organization is asking clubs to expand on their culture of care by raising awareness of mental health needs, [...]
Richard Tambone honored with Pete Hegener Leadership Award Richard Tambone, president of the Tambone Companies, was honored with the prestigious Pete Hegener Leadership Award by the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC) at its 10th annual leadership dinner on April 18. The award is presented annually to a dedicated business leader who has [...]
Free Online Educational Resource for Women Entrepreneurs The Tory Burch Foundation Business Webinars presented by Bank of America is a virtual program featuring education on a range of entrepreneurial topics and a robust content library for on-demand learning. It is poised to be the largest, free online educational resource available for women entrepreneurs -- building on a [...]
FPRA offers $5k Commercial Sign Grant Program The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) remains committed to supporting local businesses and enhancing the aesthetic appeal of our community through its ongoing Commercial Sign Reimbursable Grant Program. This program encourages property owners to upgrade their signage, replacing old and outdated ones with modern and visually appealing signs. [...]
Bill Marine 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year William “Bill” Marine, a distinguished entrepreneur from Vero Beach, Florida, has been honored with the prestigious Indian River State College Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The award, which recognizes entrepreneurial and business leadership as well as community achievement, is a key component of the Dan K. Richardson Entrepreneurship [...]
38th Annual Business and Industry Awards The St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce and the MID FLORIDA Credit Union present the 38th Annual Business and Industry Awards at the MID FLORIDA Event Center on January 26, 2024. This Mardi Gras theme event will feature a DJ, live performances, award ceremony, cocktail contest and “A Taste [...]
Free business expo for entrepreneurs As part of its ongoing commitment to local economic growth and entrepreneur support, the City of Port St. Lucie Office of Business Tax is offering a free Pathway to Business Expo on Thursday, Jan. 18. Date: Thursday, Jan. 18 Time: 9 a.m. to noon Venue: Port St. Lucie Community Center, [...]
New homecare business in Vero Beach Hummingbird Care Services is a new homecare business in Vero Beach and is owned and operated by Vero Beach native Colby Bechtold. You will find the office at 1031 18th St Suite C. 772-202-2213 www.hummingbirdcareservices.com. The Vero Beach Chamber assisted in the Ribbon Cutting of the new office Friday Dec. [...]