Committee News

Stuart Chamber Happenings

  • September 2026

Abigail Benz and Devon Evard displayed how their EV wireless charging system works on golf carts during the event at Indian River State College on July 15.

Stuart/Martin County Chamber members invaded Indian River State College’s Wolf Technology Center for the annual Business 2 Business Expo held on July 15. Guests were treated to special appetizers and drinks as they visited the 54 exhibitors promoting the latest and greatest products and services of their organizations. Special thanks to our generous sponsors for making the event possible, including (seated left to right) Abigail Benz, WiTricity AI Tech LLC (All Access Sponsor); Solaey Connors, Forest Hills Memorial Park; Chamber Director/Trustee Trisha Hawthorne, Seacoast Bank (Presenting Sponsor); Chamber Trustee Priscilla Vega, Recovery Insurance Adjusters; Tara Biek, Crafted the Store; (standing left to right) Bryan Gardner, Level 4 Telcom/MicroTech Systems; Chamber Chair-Elect/Trustee Eric Kiehn, C&W Technologies (Bar Sponsor); Past Chamber Chairman/Trustee Rob Gluckman, Live Hearty; Jay Scungio and Dexter Purcell, Paramount Tax and Accounting CPAs; Chamber President/CEO Joe Catrambone; and Chamber Trustee Greg Nuttall, HBK CPA’s & Consultants. An extra special thanks to the restaurants for providing the delicious and filling hors d’oeuvres, including Barbecue Beer Co., Benihana, Crazy Good Paella, Lean Kitchen Company, Libations Mobile Catering Co. and Spiro’s Taverna. (Not shown) MidFlorida Credit Union and The Roofing General.
 
Hundreds of Stuart/Martin County Chamber members gathered at Indian River State College to peruse the exhibitors and
restaurants participating in the annual Business 2 Business Expo on July 15.
Stuart/Martin County Chamber Chairman/ Trustee Dr. Brian Moriarty, Loving Chiropractic of Stuart and Director/Trustee Trisha Hawthorne, S e a c o a s t B a n k (right) congratulated h e r d a u g h t e r Dakota Hawthorne, Acquisition Experts L L C ( c e n t e r ) o n winning the marketing package raffle prize at the Business Expo, held at Indian River State College on July 15.
Melinda Garcia (left) and Cindy Allen, Addington Place of Stuart, shown with Stuart/ Martin County Chamber Chair-Elect/Trustee Eric Kiehn, C&W Technologies welcomed members to their luxurious senior living community as host and sponsor of the July 21 Business B4 Breakfast. Allen discussed the numerous activities and amenities offered to residents, including independent and assisted living, memory care and short-term care, during the full breakfast event.
It was a sold-out crowd at the Stuart/Martin County Chamber’s July 21 Business B4 Breakfast, as members admired the gorgeous atmosphere and delicious meal at Addington Place at Stuart
The Stuart/Martin County Chamber’s July 21 Business B4 Breakfast at Addington Place of Stuart
was cheerfully invaded by new and prospective members. Shown are (left to right) Michael Bolduc,
MyLocksmith.biz; John Abrams, Two Men and a Truck; Dana Kavouklis, Top Notch Home
Inspections, Jasmine Nguyen, Crumbl Cookies Stuart North; Dr. Brandon Rhodes, ProActive
Chiropractic; Kyra Dahle, Solo Hair Studio; Emma Kramer, Cornerstone Caregiving; Melissa
Verla, Tutu School of Stuart; Michelle Davis and Mel Eileen Ennis, Island Cotton Company;
Trustee Jeannie Chiarenza, Fifth Third Bank; and Keith Tatman, A/C Simply Better Service, SBS.
Stuart/Martin County Chamber members celebrated their newest fellow members
during the July 28 Business B4 Breakfast sponsored by Humane Society of the
Treasure Coast at 10th Street Community Center. Shown are (left to right) Scott
Orr, Scott Orr Speaker Coach & Trainer; Jasmine Nguyen, Crumbl Cookies/Jensen
Beach; Kyra Dahle, Solo Hair Studio; Brandon Rhodes, Pro Active Chiropractic
LLC; Keith Tatman, A/C Simply Better Service at SBS; Amedeo Gaglioti, Amedeo’s
Concierge Car Service; Keith Keeling, Elegant Entries and Austin Connelly, All
Points Mobile Shred/Medical Waste.
Special thanks to Chamber Trustee C&W Technologies for
once again sponsoring the bar at the Business 2 Business
Expo at Indian River State College. Shown are (left to right)
Stuart Gluck, owner and Chamber Chair-Elect Eric Kiehn,
Tera Krueger, Peter Ettinger and Bryan Lorick.
As Presenting Sponsor of the Stuart/Martin County Chamber’s
annual Business 2 Business Expo, held at Indian River State
College on July 15, Seacoast Bank gathered several of their
associates to promote their 100 years of business. Shown
are (seated left to right) Jenny Yingling, Karen Emanuele,
Clover Lawrence, (back, left to right) Chamber Director/
Trustee Trisha Hawthorne, Leslie Warren, Patty McAuley,
Carl Newton and Sarah Lynch.
The Stuart/Martin County Chamber’s August Business at Lunch featured an expert panel discussion on AI advantage in the workplace at Marriott Hutchinson Island Beach Resort. Sponsored by Titan IT Management, the program was part of the FPL Summer Speaker Series educating members while they network. Shown are (left to right) Chamber President/ CEO Joe Catrambone; speakers Dr. Bruce Frasier, Executive Director of AI at Indian River State College; Chamber Trustee/Director Josh Brown, Marketing Consultant at CBS 12 News; and Thomas Blandford, CEO of Auctoric LLC; Chamber Ambassador and Luncheon sponsor Richard Timmons, Titan IT Management; and Chamber Chairman/Trustee Dr. Brian Moriarty, Loving Chiropractic of Stuart.
The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast brought Charlie, one of their lovable adoptable d o g s s h o w n w i t h volunteer Dawn, to the Stuart/Martin County Chamber ’s July 28 Business B4 Breakfast they sponsored at 10th S t re e t C o m m u n i t y Center.
As sponsor of the Stuart/Martin County Chamber’s July 28 Business B4 Breakfast, held at 10th Street Community
Center, The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast educated members on the plight of displaced cats and dogs,
and the organization’s determination to find loving homes for these beautiful creatures. Representing the Humane
Society were (left to right) Shawn Kelly, Shelly Marino, President/CEO Frank Valente and Jessica D’Ambrosio,
with Chamber Chairman/Trustee Dr. Brian Moriarty, Loving Chiropractic of Stuart.
A special welcome was given to these new Stuart/Martin
County Chamber members during the August 4 Business
B4 Breakfast at Fifth Third Bank. Shown are (left to right)
Jasmine Nguyen, Crumbl Cookies Stuart North; Maxx
Sarange, Crumbl Cookies Stuart North; Michael Bolduc,
MyLocksmith.Biz; Robert Higgins, Bridge Ninja; and Devin
DeLucia, DeLucia Media.
Eric Mundt, owner of Marriage & Family Services, joined by his great staff, families and Stuart/Martin County Chamber
members, barely missed the rain, as he cut the ribbon of his new office at 1111 S.E. Federal Highway, Suite 120 during his
Grand Opening on August 6.
New and prospective Stuart/Martin County
Chamber members introduced themselves at the August 11 Business B4 Breakfast, hosted and sponsored by Coral Shores Behavioral Health. Shown are new members (left to right) Keith
Tatman, SBS-NC, LLC; Kyra Dahle, Solo Hair Studio; prospects Dynasty Mambo and Ricardo Zulueta, BuildWell Partners; and new members Tom LoFaso, TLo Productions; and Emma
Kramer, Cornerstone Caregiving
As host and sponsor of the Stuart/Martin County Chamber’s August 11 Business B4 Breakfast, Chamber Director/Trustee Stephen Quintyne, CEO of Coral Shores Behavioral Health, and his associate Mackenzi Isom educated members
on the in-patient and out-patient treatments they provide to adults and adolescents struggling with
mental health issues. Representing Coral Shores were (left to right) Kaitlyn Baney, Lucy Forth, Mackenzi Isom and Stephen Quintyne, with Chamber Chairman/Trustee Dr. Brian Moriarty, Loving Chiropractic of Stuart.
These lovely power ladies were in all shades of blue during
the Stuart/Martin County Chamber’s August Business at Lunch, sponsored by Titan IT Management at Marriott
Hutchinson Island Beach Resort. Shown are (left to right) Cheree Ramirez, HPS Helping People Succeed; Angela
Kacprowicz, Guaranteed Garage Doors & Repair; Tiffany Talarico, Bray Realty Advisors; and Martin County Clerk of
Court Carolyn Timmann.
Wearing his customary cowboy hat, Dr. Peter Plaza, Hope Health & Wellness, dined with Debbie Clark, Treasure Coast
Community Singers, at the Stuart/Martin County Chamber’s August Business at Lunch sponsored by Titan IT Management
at Marriott Hutchinson Island Beach Resort.