Economic Development
For information on the NSB Incentive Package click here.
Second quarter 2008 Volusia County Economic Development Update click here.
For complete county-wide information, contact the Volusia County web-site, www.volusia.org
Florida Department of Revenue Manufacturer's Guide click here.
Southeast Volusia has a strong and diverse economic base, from tourism to manufacturing. The Chamber of Commerce is the representative for the business community, serving as a voice for concerns about regulatory legislation, responsible growth, and community safety. Business is the lifeblood of our community, whether it is tourism, manufacturing, agriculture or construction. Substantial contributors to the region’s diverse economy include light manufacturing, fishing, agri-business, real estate, construction, paint manufacturing, boat building, machining, aviation, printing and aqua-culture.
Collectively, the community of Southeast Volusia stimulates diverse economic activity. All three communities are making a concerted effort to attract newcomers as they serve existing and expanding commercial and manufacturing interests. All cities are working to improve the available opportunities with special emphasis placed on streamlining permitting processes to accommodate business, and in offering a variety of incentives to businesses looking to expand or relocate to our area. The SEV Chamber of Commerce works in a cooperative effort with other chambers of commerce in Volusia County to best meet the needs of incoming prospects for economic development.
Parktowne Industrial Center - Centrally located, with easy access to Interstate I-95, State Road #442, Parktowne Industrial Center is an ideal business park for SEV County, offering an innovative planning approach and unique amenities not offered in other areas of Florida. The property is located above 100-year old flood elevation and will benefit from having a new road, water, sewer, and electrical infrastructure to support the new facilities. For more information, contact the City of Edgewater City Manager’s Office at 386-424-2404.
Working in cooperation with the County of Volusia and support organizations such as Enterprise Volusia, Volusia Manufacturers Association, and the Workforce Development Board, businesses have the opportunity to address infrastructure issues, job development and training: www.volusia.com
The County of Volusia maintains a large economic development division overseen by the county manager’s office. For more information, visit its website at www.floridabusiness.org
The Volusia Manufacturers Association www.vmaonline.com is the only trade association specifically for manufacturers in the Volusia and Flagler County areas. Professionally operated as non-profit, the VMA has its president and vice president as coordinators. It is directed by well-known and highly regarded Volusia manufacturers and business people. The VMA is dedicated to assisting its members and furthering successful manufacturing.
The Workforce Development Board, www.centerforbusinessexcellence.net, emphasizes employers as an integral part of the workforce development system. It brings together business, education, training and employment to design and oversee a workforce development system that meets the needs of the local community, connecting the job seeker, the employer, and the economic developer to all of the workforce resources in the community. The Workforce Development Board of Flagler & Volusia Counties, Inc. is located at 1901 Mason Avenue, Suite 110, Daytona Beach, FL 32117, 386-274-3850.
Additional resources include the St. Johns River Water Management District, http://sjr.state.fl.us, which is dedicated to the preservation and management of Florida’s precious water resources, including: issuing permits for various water use activities; mapping ground and surface water resources; and buying land to preserve or restore vital wetlands and water resources.
VOTRAN, Volusia County’s public transit system, www.volusia.org/votran, is a county-wide, tax-supported public transit system which includes a fleet of 55 revenue-producing fixed route buses and 41 paratransit vehicles. VOTRAN received the American Public Transit Association’s 1993 award as the Outstanding Transit System in North America, and was ranked seventh in growth among all US public transit systems in North America during the first six months of 1995 by the American Public Transit Association.
For information on The Florida State Economic Development Agency Enterprise go to www.eflorida.com
