Former Stuart mayor named interim BDBMC director The Business Development Board of Martin County has appointed Troy McDonald interim executive director. McDonald was unanimously appointed Sept. 23 by the BDBMC board of directors. McDonald joined the organization in 2025 as director of economic development after more than a decade in public office, including four years [...]
Mayor Hudson appointed to FLC Finance Committee Mayor Linda Hudson has been appointed to the Florida League of Cities’ 2026-27 Finance and Taxation Policy Committee, one of five legislative policy committees that help shape the organization’s advocacy priorities. In this role, Hudson will help develop the League’s legislative platform, which identifies priority issues affecting municipal [...]
PORT ST. LUCIE — Jon Prince, Ph.D., superintendent of St. Lucie Public Schools, was honored with the prestigious Pete Hegener Leadership Award by the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County at its 12th annual Leadership Dinner on April 30.
Fort Pierce officials named Home Rule Heroes The City of Fort Pierce announced that Mayor Linda Hudson and Commissioner Curtis Johnson Jr. have been named 2026 Home Rule Heroes by the Florida League of Cities. The annual award recognizes local government officials who work to protect the home rule authority of Florida municipalities and advocate [...]
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.