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Stuart Chamber Happenings

  • April 2026

Andrew Treadwell, associate vice president of Government & Community Relations for Indian River State College, presented a “State of the College” address during the Stuart/ Martin County Chamber’s March Business at Lunch sponsored by Business Exit Advisors at Sandhill Cove Retirement Living. Shown with Andrew (right) are Michelle Cuba and Jamar Belizaire.

As host and sponsor of the Stuart/Martin County Chamber’s March 3Business B4 Breakfast, Joanne Sweazey, executive director, and Chris Vaccaro, director of Business Development for The Hope Center For Autism welcomed members to their soon-to-be new home on Indian Street, Stuart. Chris emphasized the need for community support in their efforts to relocate to the larger facility, as their student population continues to grow exponentially. Representing the Hope Center For Autism were (left to right) Vlada, Moose Brown, Diane Connelly, Joanne Sweazey, Chris Vaccaro, Dariann DeNeleon
and Chamber Chairman/Trustee Dr. Brian Moriarty, Loving Chiropractic of Stuart.
Stuart/Martin County Chamber members were in awe as they entered Florida Coast Medical Center, the newest hospital on the Treasure Coast, for the February 24 Business B4 Breakfast they hosted and sponsored. CEO Tyler Sherrill informed members of all the services the hospital provides and answered numerous questions posed by the chamber members. Representing Florida Coast Medical Center were (left to right) CFO Lukas Iwanski, Kyle Kalomeris, Ashley Barquin, CEO Tyler Sherill, Laine Sherman, Scott Zech, Gina Mack and Chamber Chairman/Trustee Dr. Brian Moriarty, Loving Chiropractic of Stuart.
These new and prospective Stuart/Martin County Chamber members enjoyed the warm
reception on a chilly morning during the February 24 Business B4 Breakfast hosted and
sponsored by Florida Coast Medical Center. Shown are (left to right) Deanna Valdes, Blakley
Chamness and Krissi Heiges, Fully Promoted Stuart; Paul Freidin, CM Junk and Demo
Services; Robert Hargis and Nicole Morris, Down To Earth Landscaping; Sandra Charpentier
and Justin Simard, Simard Construction; and Dylan Stump, State Farm Insurance.
Stuart/Martin County Chamber members enjoyed a beautiful
view of the Manatee Pocket on a pleasant February evening
as they networked at The Pearl Waterfront Bar. Owner
George Olsen (center), host and sponsor of the Business After
Hours, announced his plans to add a restaurant to the bar
and entertainment venue. Shown with George are Chamber
President/CEO Joe Catrambone (left) and Chairman/Trustee
Dr. Brian Moriarty, Loving Chiropractic of Stuart.
Enjoying the waterfront view on a beautiful evening at
the Stuart/Martin County Chamber’s February Business
After Hours at The Pearl Waterfront Bar were (left to
right) Chamber Trustee Nathan Todd, Florida Emergency
Cleaning; Amanda DeArrastia and Summer Lang, Crane
Creek at Tesoro; and new member Will Shinstine, Special
Olympics Florida.
Chad Buchanan, ImageNet and
Ginger Kirila, Techni-Gal, talked
IT during the Stuart/Martin County
Chamber’s March Business B4
Breakfast hosted and sponsored
by The Hope Center For Autism
New Stuart/Martin County Chamber members (left to right)
Gus and Deanna Valdes, Fully Promoted of Stuart; Nicole
Wilson, The Roofing General (trustee); and Joel Dowley
(returning associate) were warmly welcomed at the March
3Business B4 Breakfast hosted and sponsored by The Hope
Center For Autism.
Sarah Sheffer, New England Fish & Lobster; Alex, Re/Max
Gold; and Jim Diapoules, Diapoules & Sons Construction,
took in the magnificent sunset view while admiring the lavish
boats during the Stuart/Martin County Chamber’s February
Business After Hours at The Pearl Waterfront Bar.
The Stuart/Martin County Chamber
was proud to introduce 3B
Protection as a presenting sponsor
of the Home, Hurricane & Orchid
Show held March 6 to 8 at the
Martin County Fairgrounds
The Stuart/Martin County Chamber presented the Home, Hurricane & Orchid Show March 6 to 8 at the Martin County Fairgrounds. More than 100 business and orchid vendors greeted visitors with all types of home improvement, hurricane preparedness ideas and beautiful foliage. The show included a kid’s section, food trucks and libations. The Martin County Model Railroaders also opened their huge and fascinating displays to admire during the weekend event. Special thanks to all our event sponsors including 3B Protection, All Area Roofing & Construction, WPTV 5 News, Florida Window &
Door, Kamrell Windows & Doors, American Bath & Shower, Colorado Pawn & Jewelry, Flagler Credit Union, JA Edwards of America and The Roofing General.
Special thanks to All Area Roofing & Construction for their presenting sponsorship of the Stuart/Martin County Chamber’s Home, Hurricane & Orchid Show held March 6
to 8 at the Martin County Fairgrounds.
Skylar Gorman, Sky’s the Limit (left)
and Stuart/Martin County Chamber
Membership Representative Amber
Roberts took a much-needed break
from managing the chamber’s
Home, Hurricane & Orchid Show
to pose for this cute photo
This little cutie pie gave a high five to
“Shelly” the mascot for Florida Window
& Door during the Stuart/Martin County
C h a m b e r ’s H o m e , Hurricane & Orchid Show held March 6 to
8 at the Martin County Fairgrounds.
Stuart/Martin County Chamber members had the opportunity
to tour The Sovana at Stuart, a delightfully beautiful 55-plus
rental residence, during the March 10 Business B4 Breakfast
they hosted and sponsored. Representing The Sovana at
Stuart were (left to right) Jonathan Kaplan, Julie Bohl,
Stephanie Irwin and Paula Kiley, with Chamber Chairman/
Trustee Dr. Brian Moriarty, Loving Chiropractic of Stuart.
Zakry Tyrrell, Kamrell Windows & Doors (right) shared a laugh with a customer during the Stuart/Martin County
Chamber’s Home, Hurricane & Orchid Show held March 6 to 8 at the Martin County Fairgrounds.
This young lady tried her hand at the Planko game at the
Truly Nolen table during the Stuart/Martin County Chamber’s
Home, Hurricane & Orchid Show held March 6 to 8 at the
Martin County Fairgrounds.
Kaitlyn Oteri, executive director of Stuart Senior Living (formerly Alto) and her professional team celebrated the new ownership and name by hosting a Taste and Tour event for the residents and community, along with a Stuart/Martin County Chamber ribbon cutting on March 11.
Special thanks to the Stuart/Martin County Chamber Trustees who were in attendance at the March 11Business at Lunch
sponsored by Business Exit Advisors at Sandhill Cove Retirement Living. Shown are (left to right) Past Chair Rob Gluckman,
Treasure Coast Urgent Care; Past Chair Kelly Johnson, R.V. Johnson Insurance; Leslie Warren, Seacoast Bank; Haylee
Boorman, Brightway Insurance/V. Zanfini Family Agency; Past Chair Lisa Satur, SouthState; Rick Slone, CWR Contracting,
Inc.; Chair-Elect Eric Kiehn, C&W Technologies; Chairman Dr. Brian Moriarty, Loving Chiropractic of Stuart; Steve Iscowitz,
4EverYoung Anti Aging Solutions; Director Jeff Gustafson, Coquina Cove at Martin Downs and Serenity Stuart; Michelle
Cuba, Indian River State College; Rufus Byrd, First National Bank Coastal Community; and Past Chair Ryan Strom, Team
Parks, Inc. (Not shown are Director Tami Karol, Tami Karol Insurance and Director David Snyder, Evergreen Private Care)
These Orchid Society
members got into the
disco-themed spirit during
the Stuart/Martin County
Chamber’s Home, Hurricane
& Orchid Show held March
6 to 8 at the Martin County
Fairground
Prospective Stuart/Martin
County Chamber members
Arthur Verweij, Teknovate
(left) and Cynthia DeMond,
Blissful Beginnings, gathered
with new member Joel Dowley
for a photo op at the March 10
Business B4 Breakfast hosted
and sponsored by The Sovana
at Stuart.
As sponsor of the Stuart/Martin County
Chamber’s March Business at Lunch at
Sandhill Cove Retirement Living, Josh
Sagman (left) and J.R. DesAmours, Business Exit Advisors, discussed their strategic and detailed approach of valuating businesses for immediate and future sale. Josh shares his expertise in his best-selling book titled Insider Secrets to Selling Your Business,
which he distributed to each chamber member in attendance. Chamber Chairman/Trustee Dr. Brian Moriarty, Loving Chiropractic of Stuart
(right), thanked the men for their sponsorship
Jill Burton, Sandhill Cove Retirement Living
(right), welcomed Lorna Day, Ooo La La,
and Terri Neil, ARC of the Treasure Coast, to
the Stuart/Martin County Chamber’s March
Business at Lunch she hosted

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