POPULATION INFLUENCED BY BIRTHS AND MIGRATION – The
latest Volusia population data shows there are more than 508,000
residents. Although the local birth rate has increased each of the last
five years (from 4,548 in 2002 to 4,979 in 2006), most of the county’s
new residents migrate from other parts of Florida and the country.
According to the latest migration data, nearly 30,000 new residents
arrived in Volusia County in 2005. This number was offset by just over
22,000 residents who moved elsewhere. The top destination for relocation
was the Orlando area where nearly 22 percent of Volusia residents
migrated to in 2005. For more information about the county’s birth rate
and population data, go on-line to
recenter.tamu.edu/data/popm00/pcbsa19660.html.
MANUFACTURER SEEKS NEW FACILITY – The county Department
of Economic Development is working with a manufacturer seeking 10,000
square feet of production and office space. The company will consider a
lease or purchase. If you know of an existing facility or the
availability of land zoned for light manufacturing, please contact John
Kizer, Business Specialist, at 386/248-8048 or email your information to
jkizer@co.volusia.fl.us.
Your information will be provided to the company for consideration.
TRADE SHOW FOCUSES ON BOAT PRODUCT SALES IN PERSIAN GULF REGION
-- The Persian Gulf region is experiencing rapid economic growth. For
example, more than 30,000 new boat slips have been or will be
constructed in Dubai as part of the country’s coastline development.
Enterprise Florida is sponsoring a pavilion at the 16th annual Dubai
International Boat Show and is inviting marine industry manufacturers
and distributors to exhibit as part of the Florida initiative. Turnkey
booths are being offered in three sizes, but space is limited. For more
information, contact Julie Balzano at Enterprise Florida at 305/808-3666
or by email at
jbalzano@eflorida.com
WORKSHOP ON FINANCING A SMALL BUSINESS -- The Small
Business Development Center, the Small Business Administration and Fifth
Third Bank will present a workshop "How to Finance Your Small Business".
The session will be October 16 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Advanced
Technology College in Daytona Beach. Advance registration is required.
For more information, contact Nancy Franssen at the SBDC at 386/506-4723
or on-line at sbdc-dbcc.com
CANADIAN TOURIST INCREASE MAY BE COMING – The currency
rates between the Canadian and American dollar recently equalized
erasing the premium Canadians used to pay to cross the border for
American vacations. As the U.S. dollar has weakened against most foreign
currencies, Florida can expect an increase this year from Canada as well
as from Europe. This should be good news to Florida’s hotel industry.
HOME SALES CONTINUE DECLINE -- According the Florida
Association of Realtors, the number of transactions and the median sale
price of single-family, existing homes continued to decline in most
Florida metropolitan areas in August. In the Daytona Beach market the
median sale price of a single-family home declined five percent -- from
$213,400 in August 2006 to $201,900 this August. While this downward
trend also exists for condominium sales throughout the state, Daytona
Beach is one of the few exceptions. During the past 12 months, the
median sale price of area condos increased six percent – from $240,900
in August 2006 to $255,800 this August.
MANUFACTURER SEEKS LAND FOR NEW FACILITY – A
manufacturer of commercial steel trusses is seeking an existing facility
or a five-acre industrial site to construct a 15,000-square-foot office
and production building. The site must be zoned industrial and allow
outside storage. The company will consider a lease or purchase. If you
know of an existing facility or the availability of an industrial site
that meets these minimum requirements, please contact John Kizer,
Business Specialist, at 386/248-8048.
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
