Humane Society wins national honor, $10,000 grant The Humane Society of St. Lucie County has been named one of the nation’s top-performing animal shelters in Best Friends Animal Society’s 2026 Foster Forward Challenge, earning a $10,000 grant for expanding foster care and helping more homeless pets move toward adoption. During the monthlong challenge, 177 [...]
VNA launches Medicare dementia support program VNA of the Treasure Coast has been approved as a provider for the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience Model, a Medicare program that supports people with suspected or confirmed dementia and the family members who care for them. The program, known as GUIDE, is designed to improve quality of [...]
VNA Mobile Health Clinic receives $25,000 grant The Indian River Community Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to VNA of the Treasure Coast’s Mobile Health Clinic to support continued operations and expand access to health care services throughout the community. Representatives from the Indian River Community Foundation presented the check to members of the Mobile [...]
Nominations now open: Dan K. Richardson Entrepreneur of the Year Award Do you know an entrepreneur whose vision, leadership, and business success have made a lasting impact on the Treasure Coast? The Dan K. Richardson Entrepreneur of the Year Award recognizes exceptional entrepreneurs who demonstrate innovation, economic impact, community engagement, and outstanding leadership. Help us [...]
A-1 names Terri McGalliard CFO Employee-owned A-1 Global Holdings Inc. announced that Terri McGalliard has been named vice president and chief financial officer. McGalliard brings more than 30 years of executive finance leadership experience to A-1, where she will help guide the company's financial strategy, strengthen operational performance and support continued growth. Her experience includes [...]
iTHINK Financial opens new Tradition branch Hundreds of community members, local officials and business leaders gathered July 29 as iTHINK Financial celebrated the grand opening of its new Tradition branch in Port St. Lucie. The “We Love Tradition” event marked the credit union’s second location in St. Lucie County and expanded access to personalized financial [...]
Master chemist donates to Master's Academy Master’s Academy announced it has received a donation of professional scientific equipment from Ken Williams valued at approximately $100,000. Williams, an analytical chemist with a 52-year career in the polymer, textile and paper industries, donated an extensive collection of laboratory equipment to support middle and high school science instruction. [...]
Fort Pierce seeks artists for City Hall sculpture The City of Fort Pierce is seeking proposals from professional artists and artist teams for a permanent outdoor sculpture planned for the front entrance of Fort Pierce City Hall, 100 N. U.S. Highway 1. The opportunity supports the city’s ongoing effort to enhance public spaces and highlight [...]
International Coastal Cleanup planned Keep Martin Beautiful will coordinate Martin County’s participation in the 2026 International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 19, joining volunteers worldwide in removing litter from beaches, shorelines and waterways. Last year, local volunteers collected nearly 3,000 pieces of microplastic from county shorelines in a single morning. For more than three decades, [...]
George W. Eighmy named Treasure Health Chief Financial Officer Treasure Health, parent company of Treasure Coast Hospice and Brevard-based St. Francis Hospice, announced the appointment of George W. Eighmy, MBA, FHFMA, as Chief Financial Officer. Eighmy succeeds Lisbet “Liz” Vandenberg, who recently retired from the nonprofit hospice organization. “George Eighmy offers an extraordinary depth of [...]