Day: April 11, 2024

West Volusia’s Surging Growth Sparks Opportunity

For years, Daytona Beach was the hot spot in Volusia County. That’s all changing, though. As big businesses and developers come in, growth is stretching even more into West Volusia these days. With different housing opportunities and an award-winning main street and trail system, word is out that Volusia is the place to work, play […]Read More

Developing in Debary: Future Growth Strategies

DeBary, the gateway to southwestern Volusia County, is a growing city along the corridor between Daytona Beach and Orlando. More than 23,000 folks call DeBary home, and the city is home to businesses, the arts, recreation, history and more here on the northern shore of the St. Johns River. And although this 25-square-mile community has […]Read More

Inspiring Success in theNon-Profit Sector

With art programs for youth and adults, exhibitions, classes, events and more, First Coast Cultural Center is a cultural hub for northeast Florida. Established in 1996, the center moved in December 2023 into a new two-story, 6,000-square-foot home with a $2.2 million purchase price. Operating a non-profit like First Coast Cultural Center is not for […]Read More

Driving Change: Beck Innovates Through Service Excellence

At Beck Automotive Group, innovation starts at the top, but the customer is at the heart of it all. Breck Sloan, CEO of Beck Automotive Group, said innovation is “central to the culture and team,” driving its commitment to providing exceptional service while maintaining a competitive edge in the industry. From a strong customer service […]Read More

Interest Rate Cuts not a Sure Thing

To paraphrase the great American humorist and social critic Mark Twain, reports on an imminent interest-rate cut have been greatly exaggerated. At least that is the message from a recent speech by Federal Reserve Board member Michelle Bowman. Speaking to the Shadow Open Market Committee at the Manhattan Institute earlier this month, Bowman was quite […]Read More

Fall Prevention a Key Item on Safety Checklist

Residential and commercial construction are a big piece of the economic puzzle in Florida. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has a wide range of tips and tools employers and employees can use to create a safe workplace environment. According to OSHA, falls are the leading cause of death in construction, and the agency […]Read More

Did You Know AI Can Help Train Athletes?

Creating art on demand or producing an essay aren’t the only things Artificial Intelligence can do these days. AI can also help athletes get into tip-top shape, according to a medial release. Volt Athletics, a Seattle-based personalized performance technology company, uses AI-driven training programs that adapt to every individual user. According to the company, the […]Read More