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Lots of small companies are saving money by increasing deductibles on their health care plans (or canceling all together).  Difficult economic times mean tough either/or choices for small business owners.  For many, adding voluntary benefits to compensate for cutbacks elsewhere in a benefits package or to enrich an existing core benefits plan – particularly one […]

Buying the right homeowners insurance policy is never a one-size-fits-all proposition, particularly when it comes to getting flood insurance protection. And to some homeowners it may be a surprise when they learn that it is quite common for insurance companies to exclude flood damage from standard home insurance coverage. According to a Niche Report article, […]

Kim Melzer and Kelly Johnson participated in Operation Thank you, where welcome guides and goodie bags are delivered to chamber members. Check out the latest Compass newsletter from the Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce.

Have you ever wondered what those Mitigation Forms are showing with the roof to wall connections?  You might be aware of the different types of connections, but sometimes a picture is worth a 1000 words! Toe Nails: The photo to the left shows nails that are angled to attach the rafter to the top plate. […]

Although asthma can flare up at any time during the year, many people report an increase in asthma symptoms in the spring. Emergency departments see an increase in asthma patients because spring pollens cause those with asthma and allergies to have a reaction. The lining of the lungs swells, triggering the start of an asthma […]