Attorney Kelly Parsons Kwiatek was born and raised in Daytona Beach. Soil and Water Scientist Shailesh Patel was born and raised in Ndola, Zambia (south/central Africa). Their professions are as different as their upbringing on opposite sides of the world, and yet both their paths led them to successful careers in Daytona Beach. Parsons Kwiatek […]Read More
“Loving kindness is my motivator, and doing the next right thing is the path forward.” Angela TenBroeck’s words resound over our Zoom session and serve as a through line of the conversation from which this article springs. Depending on the hour, Angela’s roles shift dynamically. During our interview, her mayor phone rang – she presides […]Read More
Introduction Florida, with its diverse and fragile ecosystem, faces unique challenges in maintaining its environmental balance amidst growing urbanization and climate change. In this pursuit, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool, enabling the state to monitor, analyze, and respond to environmental changes with unprecedented precision. From protecting coastal areas to preserving wildlife […]Read More
Introduction Florida, with its diverse and fragile ecosystem, faces unique challenges in maintaining its environmental balance amidst growing urbanization and climate change. In this pursuit, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool, enabling the state to monitor, analyze, and respond to environmental changes with unprecedented precision. From protecting coastal areas to preserving wildlife […]Read More
[wp_ulike style=”wp-ulike-pro-default”] If he could, Kevin Mount would ride his eBike everywhere. As the founder of Flaunt Electric Vehicles, a manufacturer and retailer of electric bikes, he would love for all Floridians to own an electric bike. One of the biggest benefits of using an eBike is what he sees from his Flagler Avenue shop […]Read More
[wp_ulike style=”wp-ulike-pro-default”] Many Florida drivers and businesses are beginning to turn to electric vehicles (EVs) as they learn about the cost-savings, tax incentives and environmental benefits they bring—and the state and local car dealerships are stepping up to meet the increased demand. “It’s expected that one out of every four vehicles sold in the U.S. […]Read More
[wp_ulike style=”wp-ulike-pro-default”] According to Steve Jobs, “Great things in business are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of people.” Throughout my career in Corporate America, whether as a supervisor, manager or vice president, I struggled to understand why almost any position on the organizational chart became a “leadership position.” I watched people […]Read More
[wp_ulike style=”wp-ulike-pro-default”] One question I get all the time is: “How can I get my website on the first page of Google?” The answer is – it’s complicated. But one way to help drive relevant traffic to your website is by promising answers to questions that your customers (and future customers) have. One way to […]Read More
I’ve seen many changes to site selection criteria – and many constants – since I began my career as an economic development advisor and attorney in 1995. What hasn’t changed includes labor availability, infrastructure issues, proximity to customers, market risk, tax and regulatory considerations and quality of life concerns. Over the past several years, location […]Read More
[wp_ulike style=”wp-ulike-pro-default”] Preserving the environment and local culture so that it will be available for future generations is a task that is high on the list for the New Smyrna Beach Area Visitors Bureau (NSBAVB). Encompassing five coastal cities, the NSBAVB joined One Planet Living (OPL) to obtain a framework to protect the destination’s assets […]Read More
