Key Business Sectors

Volusia County is the ideal location for your growing business.

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• Advanced Manufacturing
• Aviation & Aerospace
• Distribution & Logistics
• Headquarters
• Life Science
• Professional Services

Advanced Manufacturing

Volusia County is no stranger to manufacturing or manufacturing production technologies. Over 470 manufacturing businesses* produce a diverse range of products from athletic attire, boats, medical devices, electronics, mechanical components, food and beverages and more.

**Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages 2022 (QCEW data)

Aviation/Aerospace

The aviation industry plays a critical role in driving our economy. General aviation supports 1,179,200 jobs and a total of $246.8B in total economic output in the U.S., with $175B coming from Florida alone.

In 2023 the U.S. led the world with 104 orbital launches, of which 62 were launched from Florida. Florida plays a dominant role in the remarkable growth in U.S. space launch activity and bordering Volusia County to the south is Florida’s Space Coast. The proximity to this “hotbed of advances in tech-driven products, systems and research” allows aviation and aerospace businesses quick access to market.

Aviation businesses looking to grow in Volusia County have the benefit of being able to locate at one of three general aviation airports or at the Daytona Beach International Airport, home to the world’s leading aviation and aerospace university, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Distribution/Logistics

Florida is the fourth largest U.S. economy with 1 in 5 U.S. exporters located here. Volusia County provides easy access to Florida’s largest metropolises, multi-modal hubs, seaports and connections to additional highways including Interstate 4, Interstate 10, Interstate 75, Interstate 95, and U.S. Highway 1.

Headquarters

Locating your headquarters to Volusia County provides you a diverse economy with a low cost of living allowing both businesses and their employees to flourish. Access to talent, speed to market, focus on innovation and an outstanding quality of life are just some of what we offer.

Life Sciences

Locating your life sciences business in Volusia County places you in direct proximity to a robust life sciences community. Over 10% of U.S. biotech companies are located in Florida; home to the nation’s second largest pharmaceuticals and medicine manufacturing industry, second in the country for medical device manufacturing, and fourth in the country for biotech R&D facilities.

Professional & Financial Services

Not only does Florida have the second highest number of professional services organizations in the country, it is also the third largest cluster of insurance and banking companies in the U.S. and has the fourth best tax environment.