INTELLITEC PRODUCTS BREAKS GROUND FOR NEW PLANT - On
Wednesday, Dec. 5, NSI Intellitec hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for
their new 63,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at DeLand Crossings
Industrial Park. Intellitec once was a division of General Dynamics.
When completed, the plant will be home to Intellitec’s 85 employees and
an additional 20 jobs. Intellitec is the world's premier source of
battery and power devices for specialty vehicles, RVs and ambulances.
Officials of the company hosted the event which was attended by State
Representative Joyce Cusack, County Chair Frank Bruno and other County
Council members, and Vice Mayor Willie Bright of the City of DeLand. For
information on available sites at the DeLand Crossings Industrial Park,
call Phil Ehlinger at 386-248-8048.
COUNTY COUNCIL APPROVES INCENTIVE TO MASTERS OF MARKETING -
Masters of Marketing, a New Jersey-based manufacturer of first aid
products, has announced its intentions to relocate to Volusia County. In
connection with the creation of 14 new jobs with average wages in excess
of $43,000 per annum, the Volusia County Council approved participation
in a Qualified Targeted Industries performance-based incentive to the
company. The County Council approved $11,200 which represents a
20-percent match against a total incentive of $56,000, or $4,000 per
job. The company is exploring options for a new 15,000-square-foot
facility in the Port Orange/New Smyrna Beach area. An unusual benefit to
the community is that Masters of Marketing utilizes disabled and
handicapped workers to assemble their products, and has arranged with
ARC to employ approximately 80 workers upon completion of the company’s
move, scheduled for April 2008.
VOLUSIA SCHOOLS HONORED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY FUND - The Ford
Motor Company Fund has designated the Volusia County School District as
a "Career Academy Innovation Community at the Leadership Level.” Only
five communities in the United States are at this level. The Ford Motor
Company Fund conducted a rigorous evaluation of career preparatory
programs around the country prior to assigning this designation to
Volusia County Schools. The fund will support other districts around the
nation in developing programs and will rely on Volusia County Schools
for guidance and leadership. For more information about the Ford Motor
Company Fund and its education initiatives, go to
http://www.ford.com/our-values/ford-fund-community-service.
IRS ANNOUNCES 2008 MILEAGE RATES – The Internal Revenue Service
has issued the 2008 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate
the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business,
charitable, medical and moving purposes. Beginning Jan. 1, 2008, the
standard mileage rates for the use of a car (including vans, pick-ups or
panel trucks) will be $.505 per mile for business miles driven, $.19 per
mile driven for medical or moving purposes and $.14 per mile driven in
service of charitable organizations.
US AIRWAYS RETURNS TO DAYTONA BEACH – The announcement that US
Airways would begin service between Charlotte and Daytona Beach on Feb.
1, 2008 will bring the number of airlines serving Volusia County to
five. The new nonstop service includes three daily roundtrip flights
each way. In addition to being an important hub for US Airways, with
numerous domestic and international connections, Charlotte is a major
financial center and many large financial institutions have regional
headquarters there. Easier access to financial centers and the Carolina
research triangle will be a help to local companies. And, the link
between the two motorsport heavyweights – Daytona Beach and Charlotte –
also will likely boost traffic. Travelers can book flights at
www.usairways.com or by calling 800-428-4322. And to make it even easier
to travel from Daytona Beach International Airport, US Airways
passengers will get free parking at the airport for six months.
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
