St. Lucie Chamber announces 2023 Legislative Conference March 14 to 16, 2023
St. Lucie Chamber announces 2023 Legislative Conference March 14 to 16, 2023
Paws and PALs Honored with Dyer Difference Award
Paws and PALs honored with Dyer Difference Award Diana Ciemko, Mary Wood, Snow (dog), John Dyer, Tatiana Dyer, Cookie Pankiewicz. Ted Pankiewicz, Sr.,Ted Pankiewicz, Jr., Handsome (dog), Helena Voss, Cheryl Diedolf, Cheryl and Jim Wilson Jessica Pankiewicz was just 32 when she succumbed to complications of Devic's, an autoimmune disease. An animal lover [...]
Inaugural Treasure Coast Women Who Rock Awards to be held March 28th in celebration of National Women’s History Month
Inaugural Treasure Coast Women Who Rock Awards to be held March 28th in celebration of National Women's History Month The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Indian River State College (IRSC) has partnered with weVENTURE Women's Business Center (WBC) at Florida Tech's Bisk College of Business and presenting sponsor PNC Bank to host the [...]
SBA offers disaster assistance to businesses and residents of Florida affected by Hurricane Nicole
SBA offers disaster assistance to businesses and residents of Florida affected by Hurricane Nicole Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available to businesses and residents in Florida following the announcement of a Presidential disaster declaration due to damages that occurred Nov. 7-30 from Hurricane Nicole. "SBA's mission-driven team stands ready [...]
The City of Fort Pierce seeks small business poll input
The City of Fort Pierce seeks small business poll input The City of Fort Pierce Economic Development Division releases new Small Business Development poll to gauge the state of the small business community within the city. The purpose of the program is to garner feedback from small business owners in an effort to create new [...]
Comcast Opens Xfinity Store in Port St. Lucie
Comcast Opens Xfinity store in Port St. Lucie Comcast today announced the opening of a new Xfinity Store in Port St. Lucie. The store is designed entirely around the needs of Comcast customers, allowing them to experience the latest Xfinity services firsthand, plus handle account-related tasks like signing up for new services or exchanging [...]
Ribbon cutting at House of Leafs Cigar Lounge
Ribbon cutting at House of Leafs Cigar Lounge On Nov. 30 at 9 a.m., join members of the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting ceremony at House of Leafs By Groovy Cigar Lounge. The ribbon cutting will take place at 5190-5192 Turnpike Feeder Road in Fort Pierce and is open to the [...]
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'Tis the season to share good news with regular readers and customers
Florida First Capital remains top SBA lender
Florida First Capital remains top SBA lender Florida First Capital Finance Corporation (FFC) is pleased to announce it is once again the top Small Business Administration (SBA) lender in Florida for fiscal year 2022. This is the 7th consecutive year FFC has been #1 statewide. Florida First Capital provided $348,713,000 in SBA dollars to small businesses [...]
Bank of America finds 66% of small business owners expect revenue increases; 52% plan to expand their businesses
Bank of America finds 66% of small business owners expect revenue increases; 52% plan to expand their businesses New report spotlights women and minority business owners, including challenges and overall business and economic outlook Despite headwinds from supply chains, inflation and labor shortages, small business owners are forecasting a strong year ahead, according [...]