Hamilton Farms open for U-pick’s second season Hamilton Farms reopened for its second u-pick season on Saturday, Oct. 18. Families and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to join the Hamilton family for fun, fresh air, and the joy of picking one’s own pumpkins and fresh from Florida citrus at the popular u-pick, located at 1500 North [...]
Martin Loan Fund launches to empower local entrepreneurs The Business Development Board of Martin County (BDBMC) and Inclusifi launched the Martin Loan Fund, a new resource to help smaller, newer businesses – many of which are newer and smaller – to access much-needed capital. This partnership connects local entrepreneurs with a mission-driven lender in order [...]
New chapter for American Icon Brewery With new ownership and a clear vision for the future, Bev-Point has embarked upon a new chapter for American Icon Brewery, the beloved Vero Beach landmark housed in the historic 1926 diesel power plant. The diesel plant, originally built in 1926 to power the City of Vero Beach, is [...]
Nopetro Energy powers Vero Beach economy with new landfill-to-renewable-fuel facility Nopetro Energy, a vertically-integrated turnkey producer, distributor and operator of energy solutions across North America, celebrated the grand opening of southern Florida’s first landfill gas (LFG) to renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility in Vero Beach. RNG, a biogas and the lowest-carbon alternative fuel, is [...]
Martin County Business Award winners announced Leading up to the Oct. 6 luncheon at Hutchinson Island Shores Resort & Spa in Jensen Beach, the Business Development Board of Martin County received more than 60 nominations for the Martin County Business Awards, which Executive Director William Corbin says are “basically the business community’s version of the [...]
A-1 promotes Robert Jardim to CFO A-1 Global Holdings, Inc., a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered building components, is proud to announce the promotion of Robert “Rob” Jardim to Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. Rob, who joined A-1 in May 2023 as Vice President of Finance, has been instrumental in strengthening the Company’s financial strategy, operational [...]
Firefly Group wins prestigious award for Martin County Land Conservation Campaign The Firefly Group, a Stuart-based marketing and public relations firm took center stage at the 2025 Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Golden Image Awards, earning three honors - including the prestigious Dick Pope All Florida Golden Image Award - for their work on the Martin County Forever half-cent [...]
Hummingbird Care’s SafetyNet Program promises to reduce hospitalizations The SafetyNet Program, the innovative solution to improved in-home safety, exclusively featured by Hummingbird Care Services, combines compassionate caregiving with state-of-the-art technology. Committed to providing proactive holistic care that empowers seniors to live independently and comfortably at home, Hummingbird Care Services SafetyNet Program integrates continuous, behind-the-scene support, [...]
Classy Kuts Salon hosts pet supply drive for seniors In celebration of National Pet Month, Senior Resource Association (SRA) partnered with Danica David of Classy Kuts Dog Salon to host a Pet Meals on Wheels Food and Supply Drive, collecting essential items to support the cherished pets of local seniors. "As a pet professional, I [...]
Neese Roofing honored with prestigious S.T.A.R. Award Neese Roofing (Larry Neese LLC), a veteran-owned and family-operated business rooted in service and integrity, has been awarded the S.T.A.R. Spotlight Trophy for Community by the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA). The S.T.A.R. Award —Spotlight Trophy for the Advancement of Roofing is an elite recognition [...]