Hurricane Dorian put a major bite into tourism, construction slowed down and the Volusia County economy was just not showing its usual pep.

Hospital foundation adds to board

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Most rental apartment dwellers in Volusia County probably don’t know the man who has been responsible for some of the most intense apartments development in the area.

Consolidated-Tomoka changing company

We have been surging into a precarious situation in the housing market in Volusia County.

The unemployment numbers are getting tiny across the state as the jobless rate dropped to 3.2% in September in Florida and Volusia County.

DSC hosting public safety job fair

The hurricane that wasn't slammed Volusia County hospitality industry in August with bed tax collections down 8.78% from August 2018.

Chamber hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony

Daytona Beach International Airport makes it easy on travelers when it comes to making flight decisions.

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Realtors in Volusia and Flagler counties couldn’t keep up with last year in August.

Restaurant moves to Holly Hill

For a journalist who wants to keep readers informed about changes in the economy, the latest unemployment report from the state was no help.

Delta 40th Anniversary celebration rescheduled

The Volusia County hospitality industry had a decent July with bed tax collections countywide up 2.46%.

SCORE to meet

There’s nothing like being held hostage by a hurricane to bring a local economy to a grinding halt and, oh yeah, we’re still in peak storm season.

Publix donates to food bank

The award-winning 4 Rivers Smokehouse will open its newest location this winter at OneDaytona, the 300,000 square-foot retail, dining and entertainment destination directly across from Daytona International Speedway.

Writing this column early, watching all the storm warnings, it’s difficult to determine what economic impact Hurricane Dorian will have on Volusia County.

SCORE to meet

Realtors could definitely pop some champagne corks in July with an 18.7% increase in existing houses sold in the Volusia/Flagler area.

Holland Financial adds vice president of marketing

It’s easy to get excited about Volusia County’s business climate when you see so many great things happening.

Visitors bureau director earns certification

Sunshine Park getting massive changes

It’s the type of project local leaders envisioned years ago with the establishment of the Deltona Activity Center.

Hospital hires materials manager

Sunwing Airlines 2019-2020 schedule

The housing market in Volusia County slowed down in June and that’s a good thing.

The Volusia County labor market remained in good shape in June despite the withering heat.

Cyber-security director named to committee

The Coronado Thrift and Boutique Store at 1431 South Dixie Freeway in New Smyrna Beach has closed its doors permanently, having lost its lease, to make room for a Planet Fitness, a gym franchise business.

Sam's Club opening new location

Bed tax collections in Volusia County went up a sharp 15.45% in May from May 2018, according to the county Division of Revenue.

Like any other metro area in the U.S., the Daytona Beach area has a lot of aging malls and shopping centers whose owners are struggling to fill a lot of empty spaces.

Ormond Beach A1A Plaza sells for $2.7 million

ISC names vice president of consumer sales

The usual suspects that’ll stall a hot housing market seemed to all be in place with prices escalating and the supply dwindling.

Physician joins pediatric center

The latest employment reports show Volusia County’s economy is growing, just not too fast.

We had a little hiccup in April in conventions and tourism, possibly from all that beer consumed in March by that huge crowd of bikers.

ALF proposed on Williamson