LARGE OFFICE SPACE NEEDED FOR OPERATIONS CENTER -- The county
Department of Economic Development is working with a national business
site selector seeking a minimum of 30,000 square feet of open office
space. The request is for lease space anywhere in Volusia County. The
existing space must be able to accommodate a minimum of 200 parking
spaces. If you or someone you know has an existing facility that meets
these minimum requirements, please contact John Kizer, Business
Specialist, at 386/248-8048.
P & S PAVING AWARDED COUNTY CONTRACT – The Volusia County Council
has awarded a $2.17-million contract to P & S Paving, Daytona Beach, for
the continued construction of a perimeter service road at Daytona Beach
International Airport. The road is part of a safety/security upgrade and
is funded largely by grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (95
percent) and the Florida Department of Transportation (2.5 percent).
Work on this phase of the perimeter road is scheduled to begin by the
end of the year.
NOMINEES WANTED FOR EXPORTER OF THE YEAR -- The Volusia
Manufacturers Association (VMA) is accepting nominees for the 2007
Exporter of the Year Award. The award is presented annually to a Volusia
County company that has demonstrated outstanding performance in
exporting locally produced products or services. The winner will be
honored at the VMA awards banquet October 25 at the Plaza Resort and
Spa. The application deadline is September 15. For information, contact
Jayne Fifer, VMA president, at jayne.fifer@VMAonline.com or by telephone
at 386/673-0505. The “Exporter of the Year” award is sponsored by the
county Department of Economic Development to recognize the economic
importance of exporting. In 2006, Volusia companies exported to more
than 110 countries worldwide.
NEW TECHNOLOGIES AVAILABLE TO AREA SCHOOLS -- Progress Energy has
announced an innovative program called SolarWise for Schools. This
initiative advances the use of renewable energy through solar energy
systems known as photovoltaic (PV) systems. These systems are available
to schools throughout Progress Energy Florida's 35-county service
territory. To learn more about this program, contact Ginger Caporal,
Senior Market Research Specialist, at ginger.caporal@pgnmail.com or by
telephone at 919/546-6061.
FLORIDA’S MEDIUM HOUSEHOLD INCOME IMPROVES -- According to the
American Community Survey, the median household income in Florida for
2006 was $45,495. This compares to $42,433 in 2005, an increase of
$3,062. Florida ranks 28th of the 50 states and the District of Columbia
for the highest median household Income. The national median household
income of $48,451 is up only 4.8 percent compared to Florida’s increase
of 72 percent for the same period.
EDGEWATER MANUFACTURER EXPANDING -- Karavan Trailers, a
manufacturer of boat trailers, is expanding its production facility in
Edgewater to accommodate the company’s growing domestic and
international dealer network. Karavan will construct a
44,000-square-foot manufacturing facility that is scheduled to be
complete next June. This expansion also will allow for up to 24,000
square feet of industrial or warehousing space that will be available
for lease. For more information, contact Dave Meilahn, Sales and
Marketing Manager, at 386/409-3434.
WANTED: A GOOD SENSE OF HUMOR -- Have you had a good laugh today
at work? Managers with a sense of humor are in demand and most deliver.
Eighty-three percent of workers surveyed in a national poll said their
managers have a good sense of humor, while 10 percent said their boss
does not. Managers who can laugh at themselves or difficult situations
often are seen as more approachable and in touch with the challenges
their teams face. Levity also can be used to build rapport among staff
and ease stressful situations.
NEWS ITEMS WANTED! – Please send your business news items to Dave
Byron, Volusia County Community Information Director, 123 W. Indiana
Ave., DeLand, 32720-4612, by fax at 386/822-5072 or by e-mail at
dbyron@co.volusia.fl.us.
Department of Economic Development
700 Catalina Drive, Suite 200,
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Telephone:
386-248-8048
FAX: 386 238-4761 Toll Free: 800-554-3801
