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THE LEAD STORY
Wes McCurry takes Helm of St. Lucie EDC
A little more than three years after joining the Economic Development Council as senior vice president leading business attraction and retention, Wes McCurry on Jan. 1 took the helm of the organization as president and CEO. Longtime president and CEO Pete Tesch will remain with the organization as a strategic adviser, and Rachel Savela has been promoted to the new position of chief operating officer.
Weedoo Boats will celebrate the opening of its 27,000-square-foot facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1340 S.W. Commerce Way, Stuart. Weedoo Boats was founded more than 20 years ago by Tara Lordi and her late husband, John Grimes, who worked side by side from the beginning to develop environmentally responsible solutions for removing invasive aquatic vegetation.
APP Jet Center celebrates grand opening of newly remodeled FBO at Treasure Coast International Airport
APP Jet Center (APP) announces the grand opening of its newly remodeled Fixed Base Operator (FBO) facility at Treasure Coast International Airport (FPR. The renovated facility features upgraded passenger and crew amenities.
Beachside Rehab opens second location to treat mental health and substance use disorders
According to the Florida Hospital Association, approximately 3 million residents are suffering from mental health and substance use disorders and only 36% of them are receiving treatment. Beachside Rehab, a private recovery center is on a mission to change those staggering statistics one client at a time. The family-owned company recently hosted a Grand Opening Community Celebration at its second location in Hutchinson Island.
Are you a match for the Historic Preservation Board?
The City of Fort Pierce Commission is seeking residents to serve on the Historic Preservation Board. This important board, which meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 2 p.m., plays a key role in preserving the historical and architectural heritage of the City of Fort Pierce.
Christina Hunter joins Business Development Board of Martin County
The Business Development Board of Martin County announced the hiring of Christina Hunter as its new economic development coordinator. With her background in commercial banking and business-advisory services, Hunter brings to the organization a strong grasp of the challenges around accessing capital, devising and executing effective financial strategies and other challenges that can hinder small businesses from achieving sustainable growth and job creation.
DAR funding facilitates Historic WWII mine transfer from Fort Pierce to Texas A&M
The Navy SEAL Museum Fort Pierce has transported one of its most unique artifacts, a World War II Japanese Type JE training mine, to Texas A&M University for professional conservation and preservation treatment. This transfer marks an essential step in safeguarding one of the material witnesses to the origins of Naval Special Warfare. The mine, once used to train America’s pioneering combat demolition units, now advances into a new phase of preservation to ensure its story endures for generations.
