Port St. Lucie to host free Business Expo for local entrepreneurs In its continued effort to champion local economic development and uplift entrepreneurs, the City of Port St. Lucie will present the third annual Pathway to Business Expo, a free event dedicated to empowering and connecting the City’s business community. Event details: When: 9 a.m. [...]
Leadership changes at the St. Lucie EDC A dozen years after assuming the presidency of the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC), Peter J. Tesch will be stepping back into an advisory role. Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Wes McCurry will become the EDC’s president and chief executive officer, and Rachel Savela will be [...]
- SPONSORED CONTENT- TCBA Charitable Fund presents Workforce Innovator Award to Jill Marasa of Ashley Capital The Treasure Coast Builders Association (TCBA) Charitable Fund presented the Workforce Innovator Award to Jill Marasa of Ashley Capital at its first annual Tricks, Treats & Trades Fundraiser on October 24 at the Indian River State College Eastman Advanced [...]
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 [...]
Leadership expert Dr. Rick Goodman kicks off local speaker series The highly anticipated EXCEL Speaker Series is set to kick off on Thursday, Sept. 28 at the Indian River State College Pruitt Campus in Port St. Lucie Presented by the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County's EXCEL members, the half-day seminar will feature renowned [...]
Russ Blackburn, Port St. Lucie’s recently retired city manager, was presented with the Pete Hegener Leadership Award by the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County at its ninth annual leadership dinner on May 18.
Visit Indian River County appoints new director of tourism and marketing Ben Earman The Visit Indian River County tourism office has announced the appointment of Ben Earman as Director of Tourism and Marketing. In his new role, Earman will develop strategies, programs, and policies to promote responsible tourism, effectively manage tourism impacts, and stimulate economic development through [...]
Hog Technologies announces former VP of Sales to return as President of the company James P. Crocker, Founder and CEO of HOG Technologies, the leading pavement maintenance and marking removal solution, recently announced the return of Vince Giordano as President of the company: "I would like to take this opportunity to say how thrilled we [...]
Merrill Wealth Management names new presidents Bank of America today announced that Lindsay Hans and Eric Schimpf have been appointed presidents and co-heads of Merrill Wealth Management, reporting to Bank of America Chair and Chief Executive Officer Brian Moynihan. As presidents, Hans and Schimpf will join Bank of America's executive management team and oversee more [...]
Sea Oaks Beach and Tennis Club names new GM/COO Kevin Sibbring Kevin Sibbring is the new general manager/chief operating officer of Sea Oaks Beach and Tennis Club in Vero Beach. Kevin will be filling this role soon as successor to the club's long-time, highly regarded General Manager Pamela Dawson who will be retiring [...]