FitUSA Manufacturing, a veteran-owned manufacturer of custom athletic and performance wear, professional sports jerseys, uniforms and custom products, has expanded operations in a new facility in DeLand, according to a media release. FitUSA’s growth comes with newly acquired contracts to produce character and staff apparel for major corporations, the release states. In response to the […]Read More
St. Johns County officials are hoping to land more than 300 advanced manufacturing jobs with a little luck and a generous economic development grant agreement. Commissioners reviewed details of the proposed agreement at a meeting earlier this month and gave staff the green light to draft the agreement – which includes incentives valued at more […]Read More
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, there are 12.82 million manufacturing workers in the United States, accounting for 8.5 percent of the workforce. In Volusia County, those working in manufacturing make up 4.5 percent of the workforce, around 11,000 workers.*Read More
Question: What’s the connection between disposable diapers, surgical gloves and fashion textiles? Answer: They are all part of a vast and diverse manufacturing community in Volusia County, one that is always striving to make a good product and deliver it to the customer at a reasonable and competitive price.Read More
Ask a cross-section of current manufacturing professionals in the region about the nature of the work they do, and you’ll get a variety of answers. Read More
An area’s art scene has commonly been tied to its strength and viability on the global business and culture fronts, and that perception is especially true of local and public art.Read More
