The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (TCRPC) has created a survey on access to capital (i.e. loans, credit, investment capital, or other forms on monetary support) that are crucial for a small business to continue operation, especially in times of need. After seeing the effects that COVID-19 had on local business, now more than ever, it is necessary to re-evaluate current programs and procedures and improve ways in which we get financial support to businesses seeking it.

Last year, the Florida Chamber Foundation (FCF) introduced the COVID-19 County Level Tracker, a tool that provided local information on COVID-19 cases and other data that counties could use to track how they were faring in fighting the pandemic. With several COVID-19 vaccinations now available and Florida businesses continuing to reopen and return to normal, FCF is now providing a snapshot of metrics that are a vital part of every county’s economic growth.

The Economic Data Tracker will help track the economic progress of your county and as TheFloridaScorecard.org is updated, county level data will be updated automatically.

Results are now available from the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (TCRPC) COVID-19 Business Impact Survey. The survey was conducted during the month of March 2021 and received over 200 responses representing businesses from all four counties in the region.

The City of Port St. Lucie is one of the fastest growing cities in Florida, and its Southern Grove property is one of the most competitive and visible locations for large-format workplace uses in the region. Accordingly, the master plan sets forth a long-term, holistic development strategy that remedies prior infrastructure and drainage challenges; capitalizes on Southern Grove’s size, location, and visibility; and distributes value across the City’s complete holdings to create a signature mixed-use, jobs-centric corridor that will benefit the entire City for generations to come.

We provide town planning and urban design assistance to local governments in the Treasure Coast Region and in other regions of the state.

We coordinate efforts within the Region and develop a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Plan that provides a set of guiding principles for community leaders to set common economic development goals and priorities for action.

We provide transportation and land use planning assistance to help the Region integrate alternate modes of travel into one balanced system that supports community goals, enhances urban life, increases mobility, and provides for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods.

The Treasure Coast Local Emergency Planning Committee (TCLEPC) is housed within Council and serves Indian River, Martin, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie counties. The TCLEPC was established by Congress in an effort to assist local governments with protecting public health, safety, and the environment from chemical hazards and releases.

We promote the reuse and redevelopment of abandoned or underutilized brownfield sites in the Region. TCRPC offers technical assistance for environmental site assessments, clean up planning and community engagement, as well as financial assistance in the form of sub-grants and low-interest loans.

We assist local governments, state and federal agencies in identifying and evaluating Natural Resources of Regional Significance. Council also provides assistance to local governments in developing and revising policies to enhance the protection of natural resources.