Attorney Kelly Parsons Kwiatek was born and raised in Daytona Beach. Soil and Water Scientist Shailesh Patel was born and raised in Ndola, Zambia (south/central Africa). Their professions are as different as their upbringing on opposite sides of the world, and yet both their paths led them to successful careers in Daytona Beach. Parsons Kwiatek […]Read More
Millennial leaders are stepping up to make a significant impact on their communities. These professionals are redefining what it means to lead, bringing fresh perspectives and a steadfast commitment to their roles. EVOLVE Magazine takes this opportunity to shine a light on some inspiring Millennial leaders who are not only excelling in their respective fields […]Read More
For years, Daytona Beach was the hot spot in Volusia County. That’s all changing, though. As big businesses and developers come in, growth is stretching even more into West Volusia these days. With different housing opportunities and an award-winning main street and trail system, word is out that Volusia is the place to work, play […]Read More
DeBary, the gateway to southwestern Volusia County, is a growing city along the corridor between Daytona Beach and Orlando. More than 23,000 folks call DeBary home, and the city is home to businesses, the arts, recreation, history and more here on the northern shore of the St. Johns River. And although this 25-square-mile community has […]Read More
At Beck Automotive Group, innovation starts at the top, but the customer is at the heart of it all. Breck Sloan, CEO of Beck Automotive Group, said innovation is “central to the culture and team,” driving its commitment to providing exceptional service while maintaining a competitive edge in the industry. From a strong customer service […]Read More
Business owners are often told one of the secrets of success is being nimble and flexible, ready to meet new challenges and take advantage of opportunities. It is advice the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce has taken to heart. In April, the organization celebrated the opening of its renovated headquarters on E. Orange Avenue with […]Read More
The Daytona Aquarium and Rainforest Adventure is making a splash in Volusia County! But when you think of an aquarium, you think of big animals, and that requires a big footprint. Luckily, the business didn’t have to start from scratch. Instead, they used a practice the real estate industry calls adaptive reuse. Rather than build […]Read More
Building a thriving local economy is a lot like baking a cake. It takes the proper mix of ingredients, attention to detail and the right conditions to make it work. In a roundtable discussion with John Guthrie, editor of EVOLVE Magazine’s Greater Daytona Region edition, DeLand economic development manager Nick Conte and West Volusia Tourism […]Read More
