Preparing for the Silver Tsunami: Planning and policy solutions for Southeast Florida's communities The Treasure Coast and South Florida Regional Planning Councils are pleased to host their Joint Annual Conference on November 15, 2024 at Florida Atlantic University's Boca Raton Campus. This year's regional conference will focus on the changing demographics of Southeast Florida and [...]
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 [...]
Report finds Latinas contribute $1.3 Trillion in GDP New data from leading researchers indicates that female Hispanics in the U.S. have contributed $1.3 trillion in 2021 to the gross domestic product (GDP), representing over 50% growth in a decade. The U.S. Latina GDP Report, funded by Bank of America, is first of its kind research on [...]
Council on Aging Martin expands Senior Dining Program in Hobe Sound Clients of the Council on Aging Martin’s Senior Dining Program call it “the perfect antidote to loneliness.” The program provides free or low cost meals to seniors every weekday at sites in Jensen Beach, Indiantown, Stuart, and now Hobe Sound. “We know that good [...]
Children's Services Council offers funding info session The Children's Services Council of St. Lucie County is hosting an open invitation session for any agency or group who has considered seeking funding for any program, event, or special project. To learn more or register, click here. Treasure Coast Business is a news service and magazine published [...]
Mochachino: Bespoke Design Co. opens showroom in Vero Mochachino: Bespoke Design Co., a bespoke apparel and handbag design company, announces the grand opening of its new fashion design studio and private showroom in the chic town of Vero Beach, FL. The event is set to take place on Saturday, June 8, 2024, marking a significant [...]
Florida Forklift coming to Dragonfly Commerce Park in Tradition Adjacent to Amazon, FedEx, Cheney Brothers and Costco in the Southern Grove area of Tradition, Dragonfly Commerce Park is under construction and pre-leasing now. Bays from 12,000 square feet to full buildings are available with occupancy planned for 1st Quarter, 2025. John Gehrhardt, President of Florida [...]
City of Fort Pierce presents the 2023 Annual Report The City of Fort Pierce is excited to release the 2023 Annual Report, showcasing our achievements from the previous year. From innovative projects to community engagement efforts, the 2023 Annual Report serves as a testament to the hard work and dedication of Fort Pierce's community leaders, [...]
BofA report finds 64% of women want menopause-specific benefits Bank of America published Break Through the Stigma: Menopause in the Workplace(PDF), a new report revealing half of peri- and post-menopausal women (51%) report menopause has negatively impacted their work life, yet only 14% believe their employers recognize the need for menopause-specific benefits. The under-recognized need for [...]
St. Lucie County community makes its mark on the Interstate Commerce Center From left, Michael Rem of JBL Development, Fort Pierce Mayor Linda Hudson and Sandra Pabon of Itasca Construction Partners sign the cornerstone of the Interstate Commerce Center. Photo by MaryAnn Ketcham Dozens of dignitaries gathered along Interstate 95 in Fort Pierce [...]