Business Community | Youth Programs | Educational Programs

Community Commitment

Dickerson is proud to be an integral part of the Treasure Coast community in Florida. Our mission extends well beyond our business interests. We invest time, money and products in our community. We always have, and we always will. After all, this is our home.

As Florida grows, so does the need for new roads and bridges, which demand high quality materials. Dickerson plays an important role in providing and keeping much-needed rock and asphalt in our local region.

We’re also committed to supporting our community in other ways. Dickerson supports local organizations through regular donations of services and materials. Some of the projects we have had the privilege to support include the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds and the St. Lucie County YMCA.

The material we mine is locally sourced and goes to local communities in Florida. This means that local residents have the benefit of driving on roads and bridges made of asphalt and rock from Florida, many of which were constructed by Dickerson Florida, Inc.

Business Community

Dickerson sponsored the commemorative groundbreaking event of the Crosstown Parkway that will connect US 1 and Interstate 95. Dickerson is a long-time member of the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce. The company has sponsored the Business and Industry Dinner, and was a lead sponsor of the annual Golf Tournament . Dickerson also supports the Treasure Coast Builders Association Annual Memorial Day Fishing Tournament.

Dickerson regularly supports the Fort Pierce Sunrise Kiwanis Golf Tournament.

“Throughout the years, Dickerson has been a major partner and sponsor of our Fort Pierce Sunrise Kiwanis Club. With their generous support and willingness to help, we have been able to give back to the children of our community through our annual scholarship, community events like the Farm City BBQ & the Fort Pierce Christmas Parade, and our support of local school programs. Without business partners like Dickerson, we would not be able to help the community to the degree that we do.”

— Allen Bottorff, President, Fort Pierce Sunrise Kiwanis

St. Lucie County depends on support from local business owners for their annual employee appreciation picnic. Dickerson knows how important it is to honor employees for their hard work, so they have actively supported this event.

“Dickerson has provided continuous financial support of our Annual Employee Appreciation Day Picnic and our Employee Night at Tradition Field with the St. Lucie Mets. St. Lucie County is among the top 20 fastest growing communities in the United States and is the third fastest growing community in Florida. These events are extremely important for us to show our gratitude to the employees each year. Dickerson has always been supportive of our efforts to accomplish this task, which must be accomplished by financial contributions from the business community. Once again we thank Dickerson for their generous continuous financial support to the St. Lucie County employee events.”

— Douglas Anderson, St Lucie County Administrator

Youth Programs

Dickerson also supports community youth organizations and events including:

  • Boy Scouts of America, Treasure Coast District
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters
  • St. Lucie County 4-H Club
  • Future Farmers of America - by purchasing steer at the St. Lucie County Fair
  • Kiwanis High School Key Club fundraiser for St. Mary’s Hospital Pediatric Oncology Support Team
  • Shriners Circus
  • Chili Cook-off – Exchange Club C.A.S.T.L.E. – Child Abuse Services Training and Life Enrichment
Airplanes

The company has also been a Corporate Sponsor of the “Wings and Wheels” Air Show which supports the Victory Forge Boot Camp for Troubled Youth.

“Wings ‘N Wheels Air, Military and Vehicle show benefiting Victory Forge Military Academy and Boot Camp is so grateful to Dickerson for their continued commitment to the show and the community.

– Inez Frid, Airshow Director

Dickerson is a member of the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center, which is an environmental resource and hands-on education center dedicated to Florida’s marine life.

Oceangraphic Center

“We have a 40-acre coastal center and Dickerson Florida has always been an active supporter. We’ve worked with company leaders since the 1960s and 1970s, so we’ve had a long-time relationship with them.”

– Mark Perry, Executive Director, Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center

Educational Programs

Dickerson has supported the St. Lucie County Education Foundation, which awards classroom and school grants, educational scholarships, and holds a school district employee recognition celebration.

"With the support of sponsors like Dickerson, the Education Foundation is working to build a strong foundation for education in St. Lucie County."

– Mary Holmgren, St. Lucie County Education Foundation

In addition to educational and youth programs, the company annually supports the Disney World Marathon that benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

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