The pace of business increases exponentially year over year. But in the economic development arena, things seem to happen in the blink of an eye. That means that economic development professionals must leverage every marketing discipline and every outreach initiative to remain competitive. The executive staff of Team Volusia Economic Development Corporation is keenly aware […]Read More
Beatrice Louissaint
May 28, 2018
Years ago, when I was early in my career in Washington, D.C., (pre-Internet, I know!) the very last thing I heard of was a company, association, or non-profit incorporating a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy. Let’s be honest, until Bono introduced the One Campaign,Read More
Jerry D. Parrish, Ph.D.
February 28, 2018
As the Chief Economist for the Florida Chamber Foundation, my job is to look two to thirty years toward the future and map out the challenges and opportunities facing Florida. Through the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Six Pillar Framework, businesses can take an active part in measuring Florida’s progress toward creating economic prosperity and high wage […]Read More
Kerry Kart
November 28, 2017
At the core of green practices and sustainability stands planet Earth and the natural resources Earth offers humankind, according to the National Research Council. From the air we breathe, to the water we imbibe, and the land we exist on there is an understanding that human health and well-being is tied to a high-quality environment. […]Read More
Robin King
August 28, 2017
During what we nowadays call “the Great Recession,” household wealth in our region suffered tremendously – families’ net worth dropped 18%. We have come a long way since then, and even though families are still recuperating their wealth, drive around the County and look at what’s happening on the streets: new construction, busy restaurants, shoppers […]Read More
