May 10, 2010

VMA TO HOST TOUR OF COVIDIEN PLANT -- The Volusia Manufacturers Association (VMA) will host a plant tour at Covidien May 19 at 9 a.m. Covidien, a medical manufacturer, is at 2010 E. International Speedway Blvd., DeLand. To make reservations please call 386-673-0505 or go online to: http://VMAonline.com/events.

LOCAL MANUFACTURER WINS FEDERAL CONTRACT -- Adsil, a Daytona Beach manufacturer of protective and energy-saving coatings, has been awarded contracts by the U.S. National Park Service and U.S. Postal Service to apply its clear coating to HVAC systems throughout the southeast. Federal EPA tests have shown that the coating applied to HVAC systems mitigates corrosion and reduces electricity use by 12 percent. In addition to reducing the carbon footprint, Adsil's patented coating also can be applied to metal, ceramic, and ceramic/concrete to protect against oxidation, staining, wear, and chemical reaction. For more information visit: adsil.com.

SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT TO SPEAK ON EDUCATION AND OUR WORKFORCE -- Dr. Margaret Smith, superintendent of Volusia County Schools, will address the general membership meeting of the Volusia Manufacturers Association May 20 at the Indigo Lakes Golf Club, Daytona Beach. The superintendent’s topic will be what our schools are doing to prepare our workforce. For reservations please call 386-673-0505 or go online to: VMAonline.com/events.

TASK FORCES FOCUSED ON SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTING WITH FEDS -- Two task forces have been established that are aimed at improving small business contracting with federal agencies. These task forces will work with various federal agencies to remove barriers to accessing federal contracts, and will monitor goals for federal contracting with small businesses. For more information go on line to: nsba.biz/content/3132.shtml.

VOLUSIA REPRESENTED AT BIO INTERNATIONAL – Florida is one of the top 10 biocenters in the U.S. and is one of the fastest growing states in the biosciences industry. The Volusia County Department of Economic Development partnered with the Florida High-Tech Corridor to participate in the Bio International Show in Chicago as part of the Florida pavilion. Contacts made at the show will be invited to consider Volusia County for relocation and expansion.

FREE CREDIT REPORT CHECK -- To obtain a free copy of reports from Equifax, Experian and Trans Union go on line to: annualcreditreport.com/cra/index.jsp. Be wary of other sites which claim to offer free reports but steer consumers to sites that offer services by subscription for a fee. Consumers also can order their reports by calling toll-free 877-322-8228.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER TO OFFER VIRTUAL JOB FAIR – NASA and Brevard Workforce will offer a free virtual job fair, a two-week 24/7 online recruiting tool for showcasing jobs to the transitioning aerospace workforce. Employers can register starting May 10. Job seekers can access the site from May 17 - 31 at: virtualjobfairfl.com. For more information, call Erika Feltz at 321-394-0544 or email her at: efeltz@brevardworkforce.com.

PTAC HELPS SMALL BUSINESS SELL TO GOVERNMENTS -- The Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) assists small businesses that are interested in selling to federal, state or local governments. The PTAC is part of the Florida Small Business Development Center Network that provides assistance to start-up and established businesses in the state. For more information, contact the SBDC at Daytona State College at 386-506-4723 or call the PTAC office in Orlando at 407-420-4850.

RESOURCE DIRECTORY A SINGLE SOURCE FOR FLORIDA INFO -- The Florida Resource Directory is a one-stop source for state and federal programs and resources to help your local community. Go online to: redi.state.fl.us.

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.

 

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