How have you, or your organization benefited from membership in the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce? I am obviously new to St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce, but I have been welcomed with open arms. I have met with the staff and they are caring, knowledgeable and they eat, sleep and breathe all things […]Read More
Representatives of the area’s effort to join the statewide effort to improve economic development within a context of historic preservation briefed St. Johns County commissioners on the application process and sought county support. “Our little organization kick started at the tail end of January,” said Sallie O’Hara, program manager of Hastings Main Street. “We are […]Read More
Daniel Ernst, a nurse in the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Flagler Hospital, has been honored as the hospital’s DAISY Award recipient for the second quarter of 2023, according to a media release. Ernst was honored for his compassionate care toward an 87-year-old woman as she came to the end of her life. The DAISY […]Read More
The three organizations that promote Volusia County as a tourist destination will have more than $31 million to get the word out in the next fiscal year. The Volusia County Council earlier this month unanimously approved budgets for the Halifax Area Advertising Authority, the Southeast Volusia Advertising Authority and the West Volusia Advertising Authority, but […]Read More
State efforts to foster development of affordable housing have some local governments concerned about land use and zoning regulations. A panel discussion sponsored by the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce and VCARD on the implications of the Live Local Act, a new state law that aims to address affordable and workforce housing issues offered some […]Read More
Area tourism businesses have something extra to cheer about with news the National Cheerleaders Association & National Dance Alliance are calling Daytona Beach home for the next three years, according to a media release from the Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. This year’s event brought more than 450 teams and 10,000 participants to […]Read More
https://vimeo.com/842654603?share=copy Cecil Gibson, Market President with Ameris Bank St. Augustine discusses access to capital and the variety of programs available for small business.Read More
A 9% jump in sales to nearly $10 billion with a $400 million increase in 2023 sales guidance highlighted Northrop Grumman’s second quarter earnings report. “Strong global demand for our products, increased supply chain deliveries and our continued success in hiring and retaining talent drove second quarter growth,” said Northrop Grumman chair, chief executive officer […]Read More
Area tourism businesses have something extra to cheer about with news the National Cheerleaders Association & National Dance Alliance are calling Daytona Beach home for the next three years, according to a media release from the Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. This year’s event brought more than 450 teams and 10,000 participants to […]Read More
Exports are a central part of America’s economic growth. According the Small Business Administration (SBA), 97% of all exporters are small businesses and more than two-thirds of exporters have fewer than 20 employees. Every day more small businesses are joining mega-companies by entering into the global market buying offshore suppliers and selling products directly to […]Read More
