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 [...]
Small Business Checkpoint: striking a balance Outstanding loan balances might put pressure on credit card use Recent surveys suggest that rising small business loan balances are increasing due to firms slowing repayments rather than taking out new loans. The most recent Small Business Lending Survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City showed outstanding [...]
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 [...]
Derecktor granted Foreign Trade Zone designation Derecktor Fort Pierce was recently designated as a Foreign-Trade Zone, offering substantial benefits to clients in the maritime industry. The FTZ status allows for a streamlined process, alleviating duty and taxes on imported boat parts and foreign-built yachts within the zone. Under the FTZ designation, foreign-built yachts can be brought [...]
Community benefits from the Subaru Love Promise Did you know that every time you have your Subaru serviced or purchase a Subaru vehicle, a donation is made to help a local charity in Indian River or St. Lucie Counties? That means every oil change at Dyer Subaru helps the community – and the folks who [...]
The Firefly Group named 2023 Outstanding Small Business Philanthropist The Firefly Group, a marketing and public relations firm based in Palm City, was awarded the honor of 2023 Outstanding Small Business Philanthropist Award from the Treasure Coast Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) during their National Philanthropy Day luncheon in November. The recognition was especially [...]
Six ways to preserve your company’s legacy through Succession Planning Day-to-day operations take up most of a business owner’s time; yet, what would happen if you were unable to run your business or wanted to pursue other endeavors? Succession planning is a critical process that involves preparing for the transfer of leadership and ownership of [...]
TCFB plans $30M warehouse Treasure Coast Food Bank is another step closer to breaking ground on a state-of-the-art 113,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility at the Orange 95 Commerce Center in Fort Pierce. The new facility will enable the regional nonprofit to consolidate its multiple properties and grow its operating capacity. Treasure Coast Food Bank [...]
Indian River Chamber honors local companies The Indian River County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the achievements of fifteen local companies at its annual Industry Appreciation Awards luncheon on October 26, at the Indian River State College Richardson Center. A list of the 2023 award recipients is posted on the Chamber’s economic development website. Florida Power [...]
Roughly 10 years ago, Jessica Smith just wasn’t feeling as energetic as she thought she should. She would typically sleep well, eat well, exercise and do all of the things one is supposed to do to feel their best. Yet, there she was one afternoon at her weekly guitar lesson: well-rested yet yawning incessantly.