April 19, 2010
VOLUSIA EXPORTS INCREASE -- The U.S. Department of Commerce,
International Trade Administration, has reported that the value of
exports from Volusia County for 2008 was $288.4 million. This represents
an increase of $20.8 million (7.8 percent) over the same period in 2006.
In spite of the current economic downturn, international sales remain a
good source of revenue. If you are interested in selling
internationally, manufacturers should contact Paul Mitchell at the
Volusia County Department of Economic Development at 386/248-8048 or
e-mail
pmitchell@co.volusia.fl.us for assistance.
EURO TRADE FORUM SET FOR ORLANDO -- The U.S. Commercial Service
and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) are accepting
registrations for meetings with U.S. Embassy senior commercial officers
at the First Annual EuroTrade Forum in Orlando May 2 - 4. The forum will
feature one-on-one consultations and market briefings with 28 senior
commercial officers from U.S. embassies throughout Western and
Central/Eastern Europe and Russian regions. For information and
registration go to:
buyusa.gov/europe/eurotrade.html. The registration deadline is April
23.
AMERICAN ECONOMY GAINS 162,000 JOBS IN MARCH – There was a net
rise of 162,000 jobs in the American economy during March, the strongest
monthly gain in three years. The gain was slightly below expectations of
a rise of 190,000 jobs. However, job data of the two prior months was
revised to show 62,000 additional jobs.
SPACE INDUSTRY HAS BIG IMPACT ON VOLUSIA ECONOMY -- More than 250
employees and 67 companies rely on the space industry and produce an
economic impact of almost $11 billion per year.
SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION TO HOST 2010 WASHINGTON PRESENTATION
-- The National Small Business Association (NSBA) has scheduled 2010
Washington Presentation for May 26 - 27 in Washington D.C. This is an
opportunity to meet with lawmakers, hear from policy experts and visit
the White House for a high-level briefing. For information and
registration go to:
http://nsba.secu.net/secure/registration/wpindex.shtml.
WEB SITE PROVIDES SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS INFO ON NEW HEALTH CARE LAW
-- The National Small Business Association has re-launched a web site
that provides small business owners with critical information on the new
federal health care reform legislation. The web site provides answers to
frequently asked questions, an implementation timeline, and a
comprehensive list of resources. For information go to:
http://healthreformtoday.org/index.shtml.
OCEAN CENTER, ANGELL & PHELPS MAKE ‘BEST OF FLORIDA’ LIST -- Two
Daytona Beach attractions – the Ocean Center convention complex and
Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory – recently were named to The Official
Best of Florida 2010 list spotlighting Florida’s top attractions. The
Ocean Center was honored as best meeting and convention center and
Angell & Phelps was named best factory tour.
EMBRY-RIDDLE AIR SHOW SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER – Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University’s Wings & Waves air show is scheduled for
October 9 - 10. Up-to-date information is available by going to:
wingsandwaves.com.
NEW REPORT AVAILABLE ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN FLORIDA -- To learn
which Florida industries attract the most direct foreign investment,
which countries create the most Florida jobs, and how Florida compares
to other states go to:
tinyurl.com/efidirectinv for a new report that’s part of the web
site eflorida.com.
U.S. EXPORTS TO CHINA ON RAPID RISE – U.S. exports to China have
risen 24 percent per year since 2001, making China the fastest growing
market for U.S. goods.
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.
