It’s that time of year again, full of holiday parties, wrapping paper and, inevitably, Top 10 lists. Counting down the days with a look back at the year about to end is as much a holiday season tradition as lighting candles and singing carols, but that isn’t limited
In the competition to attract new business development and high-paying jobs, communities across the Sunshine State and around the country are looking for every advantage they can find. Sometimes that means
Volusia County entrepreneurs, startups as well as existing businesses, are set to take flight with the opening of the Volusia Innovation Hub at the Daytona Beach International Airport. The facility is located in the
A blow to Flagler County’s industrial base will be a boon to Volusia County. Mettawa, Illinois-based Brunswick Corp. recently announced plans to close its Boston Whaler plant in Flagler Beach and consolidate production
On the calendar, October is the beginning of the last quarter of the year, but it will mark a new beginning for the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce. After a nationwide search, the business organization has
If you’re looking for a new beachside hangout, the Compass Hotel by Margaritaville has 100 options ready and waiting. The new hotel, located at 111 S. Daytona Ave., opened its doors May 21 and is operated by
When it comes to economic development, DeLand is putting its money where its URL is. The city recently launched a new economic development website, delandmeansbusiness.com, to attract new business development
The Florida Museum of Black History is another step closer to reality with the announcement of a ground lease agreement between St. Johns County and the Florida Memorial University Foundation. Earlier this month, the
The sun has set on New Smyrna Beach’s Economic Development Task Force, but a reconstituted Economic Development Advisory Board is set to take its place. The Task Force was created by the City Commission
The St. Augustine Amphitheatre is not only a cultural treasure and tourism driver for St. Johns County, it is one of the top venues in the world according to Pollstar Magazine, a leading concert industry trade
There’s a lot going on in Volusia County’s most populous city, and population growth is at the top of the list. According to a vintage population release from the U.S. Census Bureau, Deltona was one of seven cities
As the holiday season draws to a close, thoughts are turning to the new year with predictions and forecasts of what the next two months will bring for the economy. The law of averages says some of them will be flat-out wrong
For the Federal Reserve Board, 2025 was something out of a Dickens’ novel. A strong and solid labor market dispelled much of the lingering malaise of the Covid-19 era making it the best of times, while falling inflation toward the