MusicWorks collaborates with the Emerson Center for multiple upgrades for the LIVE! From Vero Beach concerts Over the past dozen years of bringing live music to the communities in and around Indian River County, positive changes have been made yearly to the popular LIVE! From Vero Beach concert series, from the caliber of the performers, [...]
DEWALT helps Grow the Trades with local grant DEWALT is awarding nearly $4 million in Grow the Trades grants to 166 organizations in the U.S. and Canada focused on skilling, reskilling and upskilling tradespeople Grants and scholarships support trades education in fields including concrete, mechanical, finishing and pipe trades. DEWALT is also encouraging high [...]
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 [...]