Clockwise from top left: Dr. Barry Butler, President of
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
, left, and Chad Hagle, Managing Partner of
Space Square
, announce a partnership for the university to lease 10,000sf of space in the project. Congressman Michael Waltz, District 6, discusses the advantages Volusia County offers as part of the "Aerospace Triangle". Attendees heard from a half-dozen presenters on the future of the aerospace industry at the event, which also drew significant media coverage.
Below, on Thursday, August 8, Eggs & Issues featured Dr. Butler discussing the role Embry-Riddle plays in advancing the community. Graduates of the university provide a key resource to current and prospective Volusia County businesses alike. Below left, Dr. Butler shares the history of Embry-Riddle relocating to Daytona Beach from Miami in the mid-60s. Below right, Daytona Regional Chamber Chair-Elect Bob Lloyd of
Brown & Brown
, Chamber President & CEO Nancy Keefer, and Chamber Board Member Rodney Cruise, Senior VP Planning and Administration at Embry-Riddle pose with Dr. Butler following the breakfast.