Award Winners Announced, Celebration Set for Annual Awards Luncheon
Some of the best and brightest of our business community have been honored with prestigious Daytona Regional Chamber awards. See who they are and make plans to join in the celebration at the Annual Awards Luncheon presented by Foundation Risk Partners and VyStar. Get the details below in Organizational Excellence & Fiscal Growth.
FDOT District 5 Secretary to Discuss Infrastructure at Eggs & Issues
Learn about the future transportation needs of Volusia County with FDOT District 5 Secretary Jared Perdue on October 14. Be part of this important conversation on roads, bridges, rail, and more. Get more information in the Advocacy & Economic Prosperity section of The Edge.
Daytona Regional Chamber, Volusia County Schools, and CareerSource Flagler-Volusia Launch Innovative Talent Development Partnership
Now more than ever developing and retaining the talent growing up in our region is important. To help students discover their natural abilities, match those abilities with viable careers, and connect them to the local workforce, all Volusia County Schools students in middle school and high school will be able to take part in YouScience, an innovative skill assessment program. Learn more in the Workforce & Innovation section of The Edge below.
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The 2021 honorees for some of the Daytona Regional Chamber's most prestigious awards are a group dedicated to making the region a better place.
They range from a small business in existence for 130 years and led by five generations of a family, to a nonprofit organization making a tremendous impact in just a few short years, and from a young professional who has achieved success in multiple industries, to a leader serving both the public and private sector.
This year's winners are:
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Small Business of the Year: Tom Cook Jeweler, Inc.
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Nonprofit of the Year: Food Brings Hope
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Young Professional of the Year: Kristina Circelli, Volusia Mall
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Marvin Samuels Memorial Leadership Award: Rep. Tom Leek, FL House of Representatives and Foundation Risk Partners
The 2021 Annual Awards Luncheon presented by Foundation Risk Partners and VyStar will be held on Wednesday, November 3. Mark your calendars now to attend this signature event recognizing some of the leaders in our business community.
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UPCOMING EVENTS - ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE & FISCAL GROWTH |
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Wednesday, November 3 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Ocean Center (101 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach)
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Volusia County Infrastructure Focus of October Eggs & Issues |
A strong economic and business environment requires a quality foundation of infrastructure. Jared Perdue, secretary of FDOT District 5, will update the growth and future of Volusia County's transportation needs at the next Eggs & Issues on Thursday, October 14 from 7:30-9:00am.
Roads and bridges, rail, interstate highways and more will be discussed as we prepare for Volusia County's future.
Be part of this important regional business conversation! Register now.
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Nonpartisan Political Boot Camp Scheduled for November |
The Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce Political Boot Camp is a unique, nonpartisan, regional initiative designed to strengthen and develop the next generation of public leaders. It is scheduled for Friday, November 12 from 9:00am-4:00pm.
This is perfect for community leaders interested in exploring future public leadership and learning more about running for office. The program is nonpartisan in nature and there is no obligation to run for office.
Thanks to generous sponsor support, each participant will receive a 100% scholarship, however, space is limited. If you are interested in the Daytona Regional Chamber's Political Boot Camp, contact Shawn Richmond, Director of Advocacy, today
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UPCOMING EVENTS - ADVOCACY & ECONOMIC PROSPERITY |
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Thursday, October 14 - 7:30-9:00 a.m.
Halifax River Yacht Club (331 S Beach St, Daytona Beach)
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Welcome New Daytona Regional Chamber Members |
When businesses invest in Daytona Regional Chamber membership, they are making a commitment to improving the community by supporting our mission to advocate for a strong economic and business environment.
Reach out to them, introduce yourself and your organization, and thank them for joining in the collective effort to foster success in our region.
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Gary Yeoman's Lincoln to Host October Business After Hours |
The next opportunity to build your professional network and fill your business pipeline will be at Business After Hours on October 19 at Gary Yeoman's Lincoln.
Connect with other professionals, and grow your circle of influence! Join us from 5:30pm to 7:30pm for a fun networking experience. Pre-registration is required! Admission is $10 for Daytona Regional Chamber members and $35 for future members.
Enhance your personal and professional network in a relaxed environment by joining other busy professionals after hours. Held monthly at Daytona Regional Chamber Member business locations, these social gatherings are focused on connecting members with each other. Local businesses open their doors to these sponsored events which feature networking, food, drinks, and prizes. Bring plenty of business cards and come ready to have fun!
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Three Daytona Regional Chamber members cut the ribbon last week.
Little Italy Ristorante celebrated the opening of their new restaurant on Beach St.
Meanwhile, a pair of members marked the opening of new locations in the region, Easterseals Northeast Central Florida on Ridgewood Ave. and Surf's Up Computing on Beville Rd.
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UPCOMING EVENTS - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AWARENESS |
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Tuesday, October 19 - 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Gary Yeoman's Lincoln (1420 N Tomoka Farms Road, Daytona Beach)
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Leadership Daytona Class XLI Graduation Slated for October 22 |
The 41st class of the region's premier leadership development program will celebrate their journey at an upcoming graduation and luncheon.
Leadership Daytona Class XLI will be welcomed as new alumni on Friday, October 22 from 11:30am - 1:00 pm at the Hard Rock Hotel-Daytona Beach.
Forough Hosseini, Executive VP of Information Systems and co-founder of ICI Homes as well as founder of the nonprofit organization Food Brings Hope, will be the keynote speaker of the event.
Leadership Daytona Graduation is sponsored by NASCAR, AdventHealth, and VyStar.
Family, friends, and fellow Leadership Daytona alumni are encouraged to join in the celebration. Admission is $25. Get your reservations in today and help us welcome the newest leaders in our community.
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Daytona Regional Chamber, Volusia County Schools, CareerSource Flagler Volusia Launch Innovative Talent Development Partnership |
A new program for middle and high school students in Volusia County Schools has been designed to help students uncover their natural skill sets and identify potential career pathways using their innate abilities.
The Daytona Regional Chamber and Volusia County Schools, with support from CareerSource Flagler Volusia, are providing YouScience, a nationwide innovative aptitude assessment program, for all students in grades six through 12 beginning with the 2021-2022 academic year.
By helping students identify their natural talents, teachers and guidance counselors may use the program to assess a wide range of career opportunities in which others have already been successful. Finding a career path which leverages what someone likes to do and for which they have natural talent provides a sense of hope, relevance, and purpose.
“The partnership between Volusia County Schools, Daytona Regional Chamber, and CareerSource Flagler/Volusia has offered a unique opportunity for students to experience YouScience. Helping students prepare for college, career, and life is the ultimate goal,” said Dr. Scott Fritz, superintendent, Volusia County Schools. “YouScience is one of the tools to help students find a career path.”
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LDAC Virtual Morning Mingle on Tap for Leadership Daytona Alumni |
The next opportunity for Leadership Daytona Alumni to catch up and reconnect with fellow alums will be Tuesday, October 19 from 8-9 a.m. via Zoom.
For this session, in between breakout networking sessions, we'll hear from previous Marvin Samuels Memorial Leadership Award winners:
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Melinda Dawson, Oil & Vinegar
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Robin King, CareerSource Flagler Volusia
They will be sharing their experience on the topic leading through change.
Open to all alumni, this Virtual Morning Mingle features multiple networking sessions in which participants are placed in small groups via Zoom's breakout rooms. Each session starts with an icebreaker question and then allows time for conversation to renew old acquaintances or make new ones.
Participation is free, but an RSVP is required to receive the event link. Mark your calendar and join us on October 19. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy some great company from the comfort of your home or office.
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UPCOMING EVENTS - WORKFORCE & INNOVATION |
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Tuesday, October 19 - 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Virtual via Zoom
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Friday, October 22 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hard Rock Hotel-Daytona Beach (918 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach)
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