Piper Aircraft sees steady growth in 2022 Vero Beach-based Piper Aircraft Inc. has announced a 15% increase in aircraft deliveries in 2022 over 2021. In addition, Piper incorporated innovative updates to their flagship aircraft, the M600/SLS, and provided support to more than 25 philanthropic organizations that best embody the company's values and mission. In 2023, [...]
St. Lucie County community makes its mark on the Interstate Commerce Center From left, Michael Rem of JBL Development, Fort Pierce Mayor Linda Hudson and Sandra Pabon of Itasca Construction Partners sign the cornerstone of the Interstate Commerce Center. Photo by MaryAnn Ketcham Dozens of dignitaries gathered along Interstate 95 in Fort Pierce [...]
The Source names new Director of Operations The Source's new Director of Operations, Jade Alexander Jade Alexander has been promoted to Director of Operations at the main Commerce Avenue campus, in charge of overseeing the day-to-day activities of The Source, their staff, and clients, as well as maintaining and expanding the organization's policies and [...]
Martin County Schools offer $5,000 hiring bonus for educators The Martin County School Board approved an instructional supplement aimed at alleviating staffing shortages at schools with urgent hiring needs. Effective immediately, teachers hired to work at any of the Martin County School District's Title I schools or comprehensive high schools are eligible to earn a one-time bonus [...]
Innovative employment idea matches a Treasure Coast senior community with non-profit For decades, senior citizens have flocked to Florida to retire and enjoy their work-free lives near the ocean, under the shade of palm trees. Currently, more than 4.5 million people over the age of 65, call the Sunshine state home. And that number is [...]
Fort Pierce Job Fair Coming The eighth annual City of Fort Pierce Job Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 25th at the Havert Fenn Center in Fort Pierce. The event will begin at 9 a.m. and run through Noon, with early entry for veterans available. Registration is underway for employers and job seekers here. [...]
Youth Guidance receives grant from Bank of America to support workforce development programs Twelve teenagers and young adults received their forklift certification as part of the Youth Guidance Pre-Apprenticeship Program. To strengthen our community in the Treasure Coast, Bank of America is helping address barriers to basic needs, workforce development, and education by [...]
Piper Aircraft selects local high school graduates to join manufacturing team On May 5, 2022 Piper Aircraft hosted students from both the Vero Beach and Sebastian River High Schools for a tour and exploratory visit of the Piper Aircraft worldwide headquarters in Vero Beach, FL. Following the visit, Piper Aircraft coordinated interviews of several [...]
In August 2016 a group of Treasure Coast manufacturers met to share ideas and find solutions to challenges facing the advanced manufacturing industry. These challenges ranged from building stronger partnerships with local governments, strengthening relationships with regional and state political leadership to the truly daunting issue of recruiting and developing a skilled labor force. Attracting more than 100 attendees, the kick-off meeting demonstrated strong interest in creating an organization that would provide a unified “voice” for the regional manufacturing industry.