Day: January 24, 2023

From Side Gig to Small Business: How One Local Entrepreneur

[wp_ulike style=”wp-ulike-pro-default”] When Nicole Damico started pet sitting in 2016, she saw it as a fun way to make some spending money in addition to her full-time job in medical billing. Fast forward to today, and Damico’s company, Keys and Collars, employs 25 team members and provides pet-sitting services for over 475 clients through Volusia […]Read More

A Real Ruff Playtime: How One Family-Owned Business Created a

[wp_ulike style=”wp-ulike-pro-default”] At one point, Gary and Debbie Bessette had 17 dogs in their Ormond Beach home. The year was 1988, and even as avid dog lovers, they knew they needed a bit more room for the humans. That’s what led them to purchase a run-down dog kennel property in the area. They figured a […]Read More

The Fish Tank Turns 50 as Aquaculture Continues to Grow

[wp_ulike style=”wp-ulike-pro-default”] For 50 years, Daytona Beach’s oldest aquarium store has been helping people turn hobby into passion. Founded in 1972, The Fish Tank is a well-known locale for those who are both seasoned and new to the world of aquaculture. Brad Lewis, who started at the store as an employee, bought The Fish Tank […]Read More