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
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
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
Business owners are often told one of the secrets of success is being nimble and flexible, ready to meet new challenges and take advantage of opportunities. It is advice the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce has taken to heart. In April, the organization celebrated the opening of its renovated headquarters on E. Orange Avenue with […]Read More
The Daytona Aquarium and Rainforest Adventure is making a splash in Volusia County! But when you think of an aquarium, you think of big animals, and that requires a big footprint. Luckily, the business didn’t have to start from scratch. Instead, they used a practice the real estate industry calls adaptive reuse. Rather than build […]Read More
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovations begin to become more widespread and accessible, many businesses in the Daytona Beach region are leveraging the increased efficiencies, enhanced productivity, data management and other advantages that the rapidly expanding technology brings. One such business is TECHFIT Digital Surgery, a medical technology company that specializes in the surgical planning, design, […]Read More
It’s two letters that have been getting a lot of attention lately: AI. AI, or artificial intelligence, is a broad term that refers to machines or computer systems performing tasks that normally require human intelligence. Think reasoning, learning, understanding language, recognizing images and solving problems. It’s used in health care, education, entertainment, finance, agriculture and […]Read More
AI, or Artificial Intelligence, is a term pulled from today’s headlines. And while many are talking about its use in industries from arts and entertainment to healthcare, media, and retail, there are also practical applications that are affordable and easy for businesses of all sizes. “AI is like this super-smart assistant that never sleeps,” says […]Read More
[wp_ulike style=”wp-ulike-pro-default”] Military spouses are resourceful, creative, and resilient – characteristics that make great entrepreneurs. Small business ownership can be a transportable, flexible option that complements a military career and there is an abundance of resources to help military spouse business owners at any stage of entrepreneurship. Earlier this year, the U.S. Small Business Administration […]Read More
When was the last time you used a search engine or sent a text message using dictation? Do you have a virtual assistant? How often does your phone scan your face? These tools are expressions of machine learning, or artificial intelligence. AI has become relatively omnipresent in business operations. Still, there seems to be a […]Read More
