Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex opens at IRSC
Dozens of community leaders, donors, and other dignitaries joined President Timothy Moore, College administrators and hundreds of well-wishers as Indian River State College officially cut the ribbon on the 60,000-square-foot Eastman Advanced Workforce Complex, Florida’s newest and most technologically advanced training facility for those seeking a career in Mechatronics, Robotics and Smart Automation, Automotive Technology, Welding and HVAC and Refrigeration... Read More >>
Research calls 2024 “The Year of the Landing”
In their newly released outlook for 2024, BofA Global Research economists and strategists note they expect this disinflation to continue and rate cuts to begin midway through the year from both the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank. Rate hikes seen over the last year and a half should ultimately weaken growth and lead to higher unemployment rates, though our economists are calling for a soft landing rather than a recession ... Read More >>
EmPOWERing STEM educators
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is EmPOWERing STEM Educators with $10,400 Grant to Support STEM Teachers Indian River County. The program, which supports STEM-focused peer-to-peer professional development for teachers, recently awarded $10,400 to support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) teachers in Indian River County as part of its as part of its statewide EmPOWERing STEM Educators Program...Read More >>
An Extra Burst of Holiday Cheer with the Dyer Difference Award
Everyone at the Dyer dealerships in Indian River and St. Lucie County recognizes the importance of this extra little burst of cheer, and that’s why this month, children in both St. Lucie and Indian River Counties will have an opportunity to bond with law enforcement officials and realize a holiday dream as both organizations celebrate their annual Shop with a Cop program....Read More >>
Nonprofit News
St. Lucie Habitat Loves Sunshine Laundry
St. Lucie Habitat owes a huge debt of gratitude to Tom Rhodes, the dedicated owner of Sunshine Laundry Centers, for his exceptional contributions to our community. Rhodes initiated the Community Washer & Dryer program in 2016, a wonderful initiative where 25% of the revenue from a designated washer and dryer is donated to a local organization each quarter...Read More >>
ARC of the Treasure Coast offers holiday dream list
It’s been a busy year for ARC of the Treasure Coast. In January 2023, we announced the merger between ARC of Martin County and ARC of St. Lucie County. In July, we received WAIBLE Funding from our state legislature which will help build two homes for women with intellectual and developmental disabilities who need long term care... Read More >>
