May 31, 2010

CELEBRATE MEMORIAL DAY – Memorial Day is the day we pause to give thanks to the people who fought for the things we have as Americans. Our veterans have preserved our freedom of religion, freedom of the press, freedom of speech, freedom to assemble, the right to a fair trial, and the right to vote. Take a moment to reflect on all we take for granted and those whose sacrifices make it possible.

BOOT CAMP FOR DISABLED VETERANS -- The Entrepreneurship Boot Camp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV) provides free business training for veterans. Florida State University hosts EBV, an intensive training program for veterans from all branches who have been disabled as a result of their post-September 11 service. As a result of the generous support of the EBV Universities and the private giving of individuals and corporations, all costs are covered including travel, lodging, and meals for delegates accepted to the EBV. Training consists of a nine-day residency at one of the four EBV Universities. To apply for the 2011 FSU EBV program go to: cob.fsu.edu/ebv/2010main.cfm.

$$ ASSISTANCE MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR EXPORT SALES MISSION TO COLOMBIA -- Enterprise Florida is hosting an export sales mission to Colombia August 9 - 14. In spite of current economic conditions, Colombia’s economic prospects are positive. With the second largest population in South America, Colombia is the fourth largest market for U.S. exports in the region, and ranks as Florida’s third largest export market overall with exports of $4.2 billion in 2008. For more information contact Ivan Barrios or Lorrie Belovich at: ibarrios@eflorida.com or lbelovich@eflorida.com or call 305-808-3660. The registration deadline is June 11. Volusia County Economic Development may be able to provide financial assistance for attendees. To see if assistance is available for your company, call Paul Mitchell at 386-248-8048 or by email at: pmitchell@co.volusia.fl.us.

NOAA CHANGES STORM WATCHES AND WARNINGS -- Watches and warnings for tropical storms and hurricanes along coastal areas will be issued 12 hours earlier than previously. Tropical watches will be issued within 48 hours, and tropical storm warnings will be within 36 hours and can be accessed at: nhc.noaa.gov/watchwarnchanges.html.

CFCDC TO HOST FORECLOSURE PREVENTION WORKSHOP -- The Central Florida Community Development Corporation (CFCDC) is conducting a foreclosure prevention assistance workshop Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. This free workshop will be at 211 N. Ridgewood Ave., Daytona Beach, and will provide a step-by-step guide to preventing foreclosures. Reservations are required. Contact the CFCDC by email at: Aletheat@cfcdc.com or call 386-258-7520.

EQUOTE FOR COMPANIES SELLING TO THE STATE -- eQuote provides your company with electronic requests for quotes from qualified buyers from the State of Florida who are researching products ready to buy. Notifications of eQuotes from qualified buyers will be delivered to your inbox, and you have the ability to respond electronically to these requests. For information go to: tinyurl.com/26dbc3p.

DSC HOSTING DISASTER PLANNING SEMINARS -- The Small Business Development Center at Daytona State College is hosting three free seminars on how to protect your business in the event of a disaster. Each seminar will provide information on how to develop a contingency plan and actions to take if needed. For more information, contact the SBDC at 386-506-4723 or by e-mail at: sbdc@DaytonaState.edu.

CONSUMERS’ NET WORTH INCREASES -- The estimated net value of consumers’ homes, investments, etc. minus debt, finished was $54.2 trillion at the end of 2009. This was up $2.8 trillion during the year.

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