FALL 2019 | TCBUSINESS.COM
MADE ON THE
TREASURE COAST
BY ANTHONY WESTBURY
At least three U.S. presidents have used
them. Perhaps hundreds of thousands of
visitors have ridden on them at Disney and
other theme parks. They are safety devices
used on thousands of fuel and chemical
tankers across the country. Boaters all over
the world use products designed and built in
Stuart.
We’re talking about products manufactured
right here on the Treasure Coast and utilized by
major companies all over the world. Yet many
of us here are completely unaware of what is
being crafted on our doorsteps every day.
So, here’s a look at a handful of local
companies that are world leaders in their
specialties.
QUICK PATH TO GETTING THOSE
SKILLED WORKERS
PAGE 21
This issue of Treasure Coast Business is
produced through a unique partnership
between Indian River Magazine Inc. and
the Florida Small Business Development
Center at Indian River State College.
COMPLETE STORY ON PAGE 8
PHOENIX METAL PRODUCTS
Equipment receives final preparation in the final assembly operations building at Phoenix Metal Products prior
to shipping to Southwest and other airlines.
BEST PRACTICES FOR BUSINESS
LAW, REAL ESTATE, BANKING
SMALL BUSINESS CONTINUES TO
DOMINATE THE JOB MARKET
SMALL BREWERIES ARE
HOPPING AND FLOURISHING
FPL ENHANCEMENTS MAKE
IT A LEADER IN SOLAR POWER
PAGE 36
PAGE 12 PAGE 30
PAGE 16
/www.tcbusiness.com
/TCBUSINESS.COM