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June 28, 2010
DISASTER PLANNING A MOUSE CLICK AWAY – Hurricane season is here, but
it isn’t just hurricanes people should prepare for. With the threat of
tornados, wildfires and flooding, preparedness is important year round.
The Volusia County Disaster Preparedness Guide provides access to
thorough information on disaster planning, including plan development,
shelter access, special needs planning, and volunteerism. Download your
guide at www.volusia.org/storm.
CONNECTING GLOBAL BUYERS TO FLORIDA SUPPLIERS – Did you know
Florida is home to more than 42,000 exporters, the second highest number
in the United States? In 2008, Florida companies exported more than $54
billion worth of goods – making it the fifth largest exporting state in
the country. More than $30 billion worth of services were sold to
companies in more than 200 countries around the world. International
trade is big business in our state. The Florida Export Directory is
designed to bring buyers together with Florida suppliers of goods and
services in a wide variety of industries. Sign up today at:
www.floridaexportdirectory.com/Registration/
THERAPEUTIC DISCOVERY GRANTS – The U.S. Department of the
Treasury announced the guidelines for applying for the new Therapeutic
Discovery Project Program created by the Affordable Care Act. The
program will provide tax credits and grants to small firms that show
significant potential to produce new and cost-saving therapies, support
good jobs and increase U.S. competitiveness. This new tax credit will
help advance research to find life-saving treatments and help U.S.
companies lead the way in innovative medical discoveries. For more
information, go to
www.ustreas.gov/press/releases/tg712.htm.
REGULATIONS ISSUED FOR NEW PATIENT'S BILL OF RIGHTS – The
Departments of Health and Human Resources, Labor and Treasury issued
interim final regulations to implement a new “Patient’s Bill of Rights”
under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The regulations
outline several insurance market changes effective September 2010. Visit
www.healthreform.gov/newsroom/new_patients_bill_of_rights.html to
read the Administration Fact Sheet summarizing the provisions of the
act.
“i6 CHALLENGE” – The U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of
Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Administration
(EDA) recently announced a new $12 million innovation competition
program to be run in conjunction with the National Institutes of Health
(NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). Dubbed the “i6
Challenge,” EDA will award up to $1 million each to six teams with the
most innovative ideas to drive technology commercialization and
entrepreneurship. Application deadline is July 15. For more information,
e-mail i6@doc.gov.
FLORIDA NATION’S LEADER IN SALES OF CUT CULTIVATED GREENS –
Florida sales of cut greens in 2009 totaled $55.7 million, 75 percent of
the value for cut greens sold in the U.S. in 2009. The 2009 value of
sales was 19 percent below the 2008 value of $69.1 million. Leatherleaf
ferns represented $29.1 million of the 2009 total compared to $33
million in 2008. Sales of other cut greens totaled $26.6 million, down
26 percent from the $36.1 million sold in 2008. Pierson, Florida is the
heart of the “Fern Capital of the World.” Volusia County is one of the
largest exporters of ferns in the world.
FIFTH ANNUAL "FARM TO FUEL" SUMMIT AUG. 11 IN ORLANDO – The 2010
Farm to Fuel summit will be held from Aug. 11-13 at the Rosen Shingle
Creek in Orlando. The summit will bring together hundreds of industry
leaders in agriculture, energy, academia and government who want to make
Florida a leader in the production of renewable energy. Highlights of
the summit include more than 40 speakers and 50 exhibitors. For more
information, visit
http://www.FloridaFarmToFuel.com.
NEWS ITEMS WANTED! – Please send your business news items to Dave
Byron, Volusia County Community Information Director, 123 W. Indiana
Ave., DeLand, 32720-4612, by fax at (386) 822-5072 or by e-mail at
dbyron@co.volusia.fl.us
Division 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
Rob Ehrhardt
Manager
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