The 21st century is the information economy driven by knowledge workers. Ideas determine our destiny. Having and implementing the winning idea at a key moment can produce extraordinary results for a company, a non-profit organization or a government agency. In the 20th century, there were only 66 years between the Wright brothers getting an airplane […]Read More
Our editorial board had a heartfelt exploration into the world of family, aging, and the experiences that shape our lives. In this issue, we look for profound stories which celebrate success and share an aged diversity of needs filled by local businesses. Dunn’s Attic, a place where craftsmanship, quality, and tradition converge. Anyone who has […]Read More
From 1763 until the 1980s Fort Mose was “Unknown”. From then until the planned reconstruction is completed in early 2025 it has been “Unseen”. Now it is a story that is “Untold”. We are proud to be partnering with Fort Mose Historical Society, Florida State Parks Foundation, St Augustine Amphitheater and Florida Blue to help […]Read More
Artificial Intelligence…how many of you are using it to make your life’s work more efficient? I recently planned a trip to New York City with AI. I wrote a prompt with arrival and departure times, hotel location, restaurants I wanted to try and sightseeing desires and in thirty seconds it kicked out the most efficient […]Read More
There is an IBM TV commercial for WatsonX, their AI platform, that starts with “Some people are excited about what AI can do for them. We’re excited about what AI can do for business.” At EVOLVE, we are also excited about what AI can do for business. Our EVOLVE Editorial Advisory Boards selected Artificial Intelligence as the theme for […]Read More
Quite frankly, Volusia County’s transportation infrastructure is struggling to keep up with growth. With our pristine beaches and rivers, pleasant weather and world-class tourist attractions, Volusia County is an amazing place to live, raise a family, retire and vacation. No wonder we have enjoyed momentous growth over the past few decades. In the last 10 […]Read More
Transportation! Do you cringe at the word or think about the wide-open spaces? Transportation is a hot topic everywhere you go! The editorial board had fun with this topic because there are so many different ways to look at transportation in Volusia County. Location is the first thing that comes to mind. It’s clear from […]Read More
The future of Florida’s tourism industry is bright! The Sunshine State has been the number one choice of destination in the U.S. for domestic and international travelers, and we see that trend continuing. In 2022, we welcomed a record 137.41 million visitors – a year-over-year increase of nearly 16 million visitors. In addition to that […]Read More
With this issue, we complete our second full year publishing the First Coast Region Edition of EVOLVE Magazine. Over that period, we have much appreciated your response to our articles and content. Our goal is to “Shine a Light on Success,” especially business and economic success. Your response tells us we are on the right […]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
