The Economic Development Quarterly
First quarter 2008

To view this issue, click headlines below:

• Daytona Beach International Airport flying high with new carriers, routes

• Bruno delivers frank, encouraging overview of the state of Volusia County

• County presents longtime civic leader Huger with lifetime achievement award

• Volusia making the grade in national economic rankings

• Ocean Center expansion ahead of schedule, on budget

• Local construction activity slows in fourth quarter; decline mirrors national trend

• New kennel club nears completion, future of old site remains in flux

• First DeLand Crossings industry breaks ground for new facility

• Boating manufacturer expanding in Edgewater

• Community Development Block Grants restore vitality to neighborhoods in need

• Economic Growth charts

Welcome to Economic Development Quarterly, a publication brought to you by the
Volusia County Department of Economic Development. This publication is being produced for people who have an interest in the area's business, economic development and real estate market.

Our goal is to use this publication as an economic development tool, to keep you informed and to provide information and statistics that have meaning to your business. This publication is owned by the County and is being produced and sold by The Daytona Beach News-Journal through contract. The content is solely the responsibility of the Volusia County Department of Economic Development.

We're interested in your comments and story ideas. Please contact David Byron, Community Information Director, 386.822.5062 or by e-mail at dbyron@co.volusia.fl.us.

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Department of Economic Development
700 Catalina Drive, Suite 200, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Telephone: 386-248-8048   FAX: 386 238-4761   Toll Free: 800-554-3801

Richard Michael
Director
doed@volusia.org