With spring break coming up, a spate of graduations won’t be far behind, and with that, a new wave of job seekers. For many Deaf and Blind students, these milestones have often been met with difficulties. But across the region, there are shining examples of education and career paths that help open many doors. Specialized […]Read More
Junyao “Joy” Andrews has 1,400-plus employees, an annual budget of more than $1.75 billion, and oversees critical areas like public safety, emergency management, growth management, economic development, community services, infrastructure and environmental stewardship. But she isn’t the chief executive officer of a large corporation; Andrews is county administrator for St. Johns County. “Operating a local […]Read More
Women are revolutionizing the business world. In fact, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration, women own more than 12 million businesses. For some women, that means leading in male-dominated industries, like construction and automotive, and redefining female roles at work. Below, we share two leaders’ approaches to leadership and how they tackle the challenges […]Read More
There’s no doubt about it – women lead the pack in healthcare. Women make up 67% of the global health and social care workforce. Annually, they provide health services to 5 billion people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Given the female stronghold in the healthcare industry, we interviewed two local heavy hitters: Dr. […]Read More
If the number of cities competing to be the home of the Florida Museum of Black History is an indication, the cultural landmark will be one of the state’s most popular destinations. More than a dozen communities from across the Sunshine State – including St. Augustine and Daytona Beach – made presentations to the Florida […]Read More
AI is short for Artificial Intelligence: machines that work together to do what a human mind would normally do. It is a spreading phenomenon taking over the world as we know it, from simple tasks such as search algorithms to smart technology to those robots in Japan learning emotion. There are many questions and concerns […]Read More
With a growing number of pet-friendly supermarkets and restaurants to specially-themed businesses such as Good Times Dog Bar in Flagler Beach that caters specifically to dog owners and their four-legged friends, it goes without saying that a growing number of businesses have adapted to modern times – times when pet owners may be enticed to […]Read More
In its brief history, the Volusia County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has had four presidents. Lourdes León is the fifth. León ascended to the position in June 2022. She has been a part of the Chamber for the past four and half years, first as Director of Events and then as Secretary of the Board, […]Read More
Community welcomes Mary McLeod Bethune statue to Daytona Beach Residents who missed the unveiling of the statue of Mary McLeod Bethune at the U.S. Capitol in July had another chance to honor the late educator and civil rights leader closer to home. A bronze statue of Bethune, created by master sculptor Nilda Comas, was unveiled […]Read More
Daytona Beach Bethune statue to be unveiled After her debut in the National Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol, Mary McLeod Bethune is taking a curtain call in Daytona Beach. A bronze statue of the educator and civil rights leader created by sculptor Nilda Comas will be unveiled in the Bethune Plaza area of Riverfront […]Read More
