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Suddenly, it’s the fourth quarter of 2020 and like everything else this year, I find it hard to believe! Despite the chaos and disruption that manifested itself in the second quarter of the year, Team Volusia staff never broke stride. In this newsletter, we take a look back on the third quarter activity in digest form. We hope that you will be able to join us at our next in-person Board meeting on October 16th at the Brannon Civic Center in New Smyrna Beach. Please take a moment to read the newsletter for updates on new and renewing investors, projects, site readiness program, outreach initiatives and upcoming events.
West Volusia County, Florida USA - It has been less than a year since the news that a more than one million square foot Amazon fulfillment center would locate in the City of Deltona in west Volusia County. Currently, Amazon is hiring for its fulfillment center with plans to create more than 500 new, full-time jobs generating capital investment exceeding $100 million. Job postings are currently online www.amazondelivers.jobs and hiring will begin over the next couple of weeks.
Tomorrow morning at 10:30, don't miss the Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket launch, part of the Starlink 10 Mission!
One of our founding Board members at Team Volusia, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has been named as one of the Top Contributors to economic activity in Volusia County.
The City of Deltona boasts seven EcoParks - undeveloped swaths of land - that are open to the public, with six more on the way. These parks allow access to habitats ranging from hardwood swamp to sand hill scrub, enhancing the quality of life for all residents.
July was National Park & Recreation Month. During this time of year we like to recognize the importance of parks and recreation while celebrating their beautiful, functional, outdoor spaces and the pivotal role they serve in communities like ours.
The importance of healthcare, and the people and organizations that work tirelessly to provide it, has never been clearer to the Greater Daytona Region and beyond. Read on to learn more about the local healthcare industry and how it helps serve the community during COVID-19 and beyond.
July is National Park & Recreation Month. It is an important time of year to recognize the importance of parks and recreation while celebrating their beautiful, functional, outdoor spaces and the pivotal role they serve in communities like ours.
As much of the Sunshine State has transitioned back to work, since June 5, 2020, the Greater Daytona Region has been following phase 2 of the Governor’s “Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery.” Volusia County is filled with examples of how businesses and employees alike are doing so safely. Just read on to learn about promising employment numbers, protective measures and more.
With our area’s beautiful waterways, perhaps it is no surprise that several of the Greater Daytona Region’s largest employers are boat manufacturers. During COVID-19 and beyond, these brands have been hard at work serving their communities and helping us look ahead toward a return of family fun and outdoor adventure.