Port St. Lucie Business Club

What Port St. Lucie Business Club does

Port St. Lucie Business Club (PSLBC) is a community-impact organization serving local business owners, nonprofits, and advertisers across Port St. Lucie and the broader Treasure Coast region of Florida. Founded in July 2023 as a free Facebook group, it has grown into a structured program built around six branded pillars: The Community (a 7,100+ member Facebook group for daily conversation and business recommendations), The Connection (a weekly newsletter delivered every Monday to 3,400+ subscribers), The Spotlight (short-form video content), The List (an aggregated networking event calendar), The Gathering (in-person workshops, pop-up networking, and signature celebrations), and The Work (community service initiatives including road cleanups and nonprofit tours). The organization is structured as Port St. Lucie Business Club, LLC and is operated by a six-person leadership team including co-founders and directors for community engagement, social impact, and logistics.

PSLBC operates on a free, community-led distribution model. Core membership and newsletter subscription are free; the organization monetizes through three customized advertising placements — newsletter ad slots, event advertising packages (including speaking time and co-produced video), and rotating TV banner ads at events — plus nominal event attendance fees and a nonprofit sponsorship marketplace that connects businesses with vetted local nonprofits without PSLBC taking a transaction cut. Technology is deliberately lightweight: the organization uses Facebook Groups for community, an email newsletter platform, and a self-service web application at app.pslbusinessclub.com (volunteer signups, spotlight requests, sponsor marketplace, advertising inquiries) powered by partner Earnworthy's Smart Site platform. There is no proprietary technology, no AI/ML capability, no app store presence, and no disclosed funding; the business is bootstrapped and community-owned. Named member businesses span roofing, IT services, financial services, education, sports training, retail, real estate, HVAC, and local media, with multiple leadership-team members themselves operating member businesses.

Name

Port St. Lucie Business Club

Legal name

Port St. Lucie Business Club, LLC

Website

https://pslbusinessclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Port St. Lucie Business Club is a Treasure Coast, Florida community-impact organization connecting 7,100+ local business owners via a free Facebook group, a 3,400+ subscriber weekly newsletter, video content, an event calendar, in-person gatherings, and a nonprofit sponsorship marketplace, monetizing through customized newsletter, event, and TV banner advertising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Port St. Lucie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Newsletter Advertising: Business spotlight and logo placement in The Connection weekly newsletter reaching 3,200+ engaged decision-makers in the Port St. Lucie business community. Subject to availability. Customized pricing based on advertiser needs.
2. Event Advertising: Brand mentions in promotional materials, logo on event flyers, dedicated table space, 3 minutes speaking time, and custom 45-sec to 1-min video filmed with co-founders and shared on social media. First-come, first-served availability.
3. TV Banner Advertising: Rotating vertical banner ad (2160x3840px PNG) displayed on TV screens throughout PSLBC events. Advertisers' static ads rotate with other limited advertisers on venue monitors.
4. Event Attendance Fees: Some events require a nominal fee for entry or participation. Example: $10 cash at the door for 3-Year Anniversary Networking Night. First-time guests always welcome.
5. Nonprofit Sponsorship Facilitation: PSLBC curates a marketplace connecting local nonprofits with potential business sponsors. The organization takes no cut - businesses reach out directly to nonprofits. Flexible sponsorship levels from a few hundred dollars to major commitments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Port St. Lucie Business Club is a community-impact organization that connects local business owners across the Treasure Coast of Florida through a free Facebook group (7,100+ members), a weekly newsletter (3,400+ subscribers), a regional networking event calendar, free short-form video features, in-person events, and community service initiatives. It also generates revenue through paid advertising placements (newsletter, event, and TV banner) and operates a curated marketplace connecting local nonprofits with business sponsors.

Product overview

Port St. Lucie Business Club (PSLBC) is a community impact organization built around six core pillars: The Connection (weekly newsletter with 3,400+ subscribers), The Community (Facebook group with 7,100+ members), The Spotlight (video content), The List (networking calendar), The Gathering (in-person events), and The Work (community service). The organization also operates a central web application (PSLBC App) at app.pslbusinessclub.com for managing volunteer opportunities, content spotlight requests, nonprofit sponsorships, and advertising. Paid advertising options include newsletter advertising, event advertising, and TV banner advertising placements, all clearly marked and separate from free community spotlights. The organization is powered by Earnworthy Amplify.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Connection (Weekly Newsletter) Weekly newsletter delivering local business news, upcoming events, and changemaker spotlights every Monday to 3,400+ subscribers; free to subscribe with optional paid advertising placements.
• The Community (Facebook Group) Daily free Facebook group serving as the heart of the PSLBC community, with 7,100+ Treasure Coast business owners participating in themed discussion days, business recommendations, member questions, and community updates.
• The Spotlight (Video Content) Free short-form video content covering grand openings, nonprofit missions, local news, and business shout-outs, distributed on Instagram and related platforms.
• The List (Networking Calendar) Aggregated calendar of networking events across the Treasure Coast, including chamber mixers, nonprofit fundraisers, workshops, and grand openings, accessible via pslbusinessclub.com/calendar.
• The Gathering (In-Person Events) Intentional in-person networking events including workshops, pop-up networking, and signature celebrations such as the 3-Year Anniversary Networking Night; most events free, some with nominal fees.
• The Work (Community Service) Volunteer initiatives including road cleanups, nonprofit tours, and community service days across Port St. Lucie and the Treasure Coast, managed via app.pslbusinessclub.com/serve.
• PSLBC Web Application Central web application at app.pslbusinessclub.com providing self-service access to volunteer signups, spotlight content requests, nonprofit sponsorship marketplace, and advertising inquiry intake.
• Newsletter Advertising Paid business spotlight and logo placement in The Connection weekly newsletter reaching 3,400+ engaged decision-makers in the Port St. Lucie business community; customized pricing, subject to availability.
• Event Advertising Paid event advertising package including brand mentions in promotional materials, logo on event flyer, dedicated table space, 3 minutes speaking time, and a custom 45-second to 1-minute video filmed with co-founders and shared on social media.
• TV Banner Advertising Paid rotating vertical banner ad (2160x3840px PNG) displayed on TV screens throughout PSLBC events, rotating with other limited advertisers on venue monitors.
• Sponsor Marketplace Curated marketplace connecting local nonprofits with potential business sponsors, reviewed by PSLBC before publishing and facilitated free of charge; flexible sponsorship levels from a few hundred dollars to major commitments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Community grew from 0 to 7,100+ members within approximately 2.5 years (July 2023 to 2025/2026)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EarnworthycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023Earnworthy powers the PSLBC Smart Site platform and website infrastructure. The company is credited as building and powering the business club's digital presence.
• Saint Lucie LanesminorOthersVenue partner for the 3-Year Anniversary Networking Night event on July 22, 2026. Event held at their facility at 6759 US Highway 1, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952.
• Various Treasure Coast NonprofitscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSLBC maintains ongoing partnerships with local nonprofits through its sponsorship marketplace, volunteer initiatives, nonprofit tours, and content spotlight features. Nonprofits receive free visibility in exchange for community engagement.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Meetup: Online platform for organizing and discovering local in-person groups and events; overlaps with PSLBC's networking calendar and event programming, though Meetup is a generic horizontal platform rather than a business-owner community.
• Yelp: Consumer-facing local business discovery and review platform that small businesses pay to advertise on; competes for the same Treasure Coast SMB advertising wallet, though Yelp is a directory rather than a community.
• Nextdoor: Hyperlocal community platform used by SMBs and residents in neighborhood-level feeds; comparable as a local-audience aggregator that local businesses leverage for visibility, though Nextdoor is consumer-led rather than business-owner-led.
• Constant Contact: Email marketing platform widely adopted by local SMBs and chambers; comparable as the dominant tooling behind The Connection newsletter and a seller of newsletters, event marketing, and social-media tools to the same small-business segment.
• Eventbrite: Self-service event ticketing and discovery platform used by SMBs and community organizers; overlaps with PSLBC's Gathering events and networking calendar, though at much broader scale and without the curated community gate.
• BNI (Business Network International): Global, dues-based structured referral networking organization with local chapters; competes for the same Treasure Coast SMB audience but with a formal membership model, paid fees, and weekly mandatory meetings—contrasting PSLBC's free, informal approach.

Direct peers

• Alignable: The largest small-business network in North America, Alignable is a free-to-join, community-led platform where local business owners give referrals, ask questions, and connect—directly overlapping with PSLBC's core 'Community' pillar and SMB networking value proposition.

Emerging players

• Substack: Newsletter publishing platform with built-in subscription and paid-distribution mechanics; comparable to The Connection as a writer/creator-led newsletter tool, with the key difference that PSLBC owns its audience directly via email and Facebook.
• Indie Hackers: Online community and content platform for independent founders and small-business operators; comparable as a community-led, free-to-join network where entrepreneurs share learnings, build visibility, and monetize via advertising and sponsorships.

Regional players

• Port St. Lucie Chamber of Commerce: The local chamber serves the same Treasure Coast SMB constituency with events, networking mixers, and sponsorship opportunities; functions as the incumbent networking institution PSLBC positions itself against via free, no-pay-to-play access.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pslbusinessclub
• Instagraminstagram.com/pslbusinessclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pslbusinessclub

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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