The Boeing Company has provided Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a $5.1 million donation for a research center that will drive safety improvements throughout the industry, according to a media release from the Daytona Beach school. The newly named Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety at Embry-Riddle, charged with advancing the safety of all who […]Read More
Stetson University’s Hatter Angel Network, a group of accredited investors comprised of Stetson University alumni and faculty, recently invested $135,000 in EVQLV, a biotechnology company that harnesses the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate drug discovery and development, according to a media release. As with all Hatter Angel Network investments, the opportunity was first […]Read More
Minto Communities USA, developer of Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach, has been ranked 18th among the Top 100 Private Home Builders in the U.S. by Home Builder Executive magazine based on 2022 home closings, according to a media release. With 1,762 closings in 2022, Minto posted a 24% increase over 2021 closings. Minto Communities USA, headquartered […]Read More
The Volusia County Tourist Development Council held its first meeting of 2023 punctuated by the throaty roar of motorcycles in the air with the beginning of Bike Week. The influx of visitors for the annual event was a fitting backdrop for the board, with the prospects of a strong year for tourism in the offing. […]Read More
Palm Coast’s Town Center area is poised to become the focal point of the county, according to a city consultant. Adding a multi-purpose events center would make it a cultural home for residents and visitors alike. “It is the living room of Palm Coast and Flagler County,” said Charles Johnson from Chicago-based Johnson Consulting at […]Read More
Innovation was front and center at the latest Volusia County Economic Development “Q” Breakfast and if the enthusiasm of the panelists is any indication, it is likely to stay there. Speaking on the topic Cultivating Innovation, panelists Stephanie Miller, executive director of Technology Transfer and Research Park at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; entrepreneur Lou Paris; and […]Read More
At a recent County Council meeting, Volusia County Economic Development Director Helga van Eckert reviewed the county’s economic progress in 2022 with a lot of optimism. “Basically, I’ve got really good news to share,” van Eckert said. “At the end of the year we take a look at the prior year to see where the […]Read More
Stetson University’s Master of Accountancy and Master of Business Administration programs have been ranked among the best online programs in the country for 2023, according to U.S. News & World Report. “We are honored to be recognized for the quality of our online graduate business programs,” said Yiorgos Bakamitsos, dean of Stetson’s School of Business Administration, […]Read More
More healthcare options will be available in Volusia County with the construction of a new ambulatory surgery center at AdventHealth Daytona Beach. The hospital recently broke ground on the three-story, 60,000-square-foot facility, according to a media release. The new facility will include four operating rooms and two catheterization labs, and will be the medical office […]Read More
Local automobile dealer Randy Dye and Volusia County Emergency Management will be honored at the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce 103rd Annual Meeting, Feb 7, according to a media release. The J. Hyatt Brown Enterprise Award will be presented to Volusia County Emergency Management and Dye will receive the Glenn Richey Leadership Award. The event […]Read More