Greater Daytona RegionWinter 2023 Issue EVOLVE Business and Entrepreneur Magazine View the Digital Flip Version Here Features In Every IssueRead More
When Nicole Damico started pet sitting in 2016, she saw it as a fun way to make some spending money in addition to her full-time job in medical billing. Fast forward to today, and Damico’s company, Keys and Collars, employs 25 team members and provides pet-sitting services for over 475 clients through Volusia and Flagler […]Read More
At one point, Gary and Debbie Bessette had 17 dogs in their Ormond Beach home. The year was 1988, and even as avid dog lovers, they knew they needed a bit more room for the humans. That’s what led them to purchase a run-down dog kennel property in the area. They figured a kennel would […]Read More
For 50 years, Daytona Beach’s oldest aquarium store has been helping people turn hobby into passion. Founded in 1972, The Fish Tank is a well-known locale for those who are both seasoned and new to the world of aquaculture. Brad Lewis, who started at the store as an employee, bought The Fish Tank from founder […]Read More
Pets are part of the family. And today, more pet owners will do all that they can to keep that ‘other’ family member as happy and healthy as possible. For the veterinary profession, new technologies, trends and treatments are continually being developed for a growing pet population. “There is a ‘human/animal bond’ between owners and […]Read More
Many agree that the recent pandemic helped refocus our hearts and minds on who and what matters most to us. As many people experienced tremendous isolation, loss or both, it is not surprising that pet ownership, and the use of pet care services, increased during the pandemic. Perhaps less noticeable has been the rise of […]Read More
Ready to bring some paw-sitive vibes into the workplace? More companies are becoming pet-friendly as a way to keep employees happy and to attract new talent with a unique employee benefit. If you’re interested in becoming a pet-friendly office, there’s no better time than now. You’d also be joining the likes of companies like Etsy, […]Read More
Sit. Stay. Win. Having a dog as part of the family is more involved than playing fetch or long walks. There’s a real business of pet ownership, and with canines, training is a big part of it. Many folks are signing up for classes to get their dog up-to-speed in obedience, including basic commands, as […]Read More
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Community Service Is Good Business Sophie’s Circle was founded in 2008 after founder Kathy Blackman stumbled upon a husky in a local shelter who was about to be euthanized that very day due to space issues. The dog was heartworm positive, so it was easier for the shelter to justify ending her life, even though […]Read More
