New Smyrna Beach continues suspension of city impact fees
Non-residential developers and business owners looking to build in New Smyrna Beach have one more reason to set up shop within the city's boundaries.
Recently the City Commission continued the suspension of city transportation, fire and police impact fees through Dec. 31 to stimulate and accelerate non-residential development.
The commission also added an additional incentive by expanding the impact fee waiver for projects that change the existing use of a building.
To be eligible for the waiver, permits must be issued for the project by Dec. 31. Construction must be completed and a certificate of occupancy issued by Dec. 31, 2014.
For more information, call (386) 424-2265.
Medical group opens office
Park Avenue Medical Group has leased 1,200 square feet at New Smyrna Beach Regional Shopping Center, 1431 S. Dixie Highway.
Park Avenue Medical is based in Apopka and is a private family medical group.
This is their first office is Volusia County.
Local cleaning company commits to international quality standards
Local cleaning company Kim's Kleaning Service has joined the Association of Residential Cleaning Services, International.
Admission to ARCSI requires residential cleaning companies to adhere to a strict code of ethics and commit to the highest level of professionalism.
For more information about Kim's Kleaning Service, call (386) 423-9134 or cleankim@hotmail.com.
Retailer awarded
Ulrike Entwistle, owner of Heart Strings Breast Care and Women's Boutique, has received the Judges' Choice Award in the Florida Retail Federation's annual Retailer of the Year Award program.
Ms. Entwistle has owned and operated the business at 1117 N. Dixie Freeway, New Smyrna Beach, for six years.
She is a breast cancer survivor and started the business to help women find fitted products they need after breast surgery.
She is a certified fitting consultant accredited by the American Board of Certified Orthotics and Prosthetics. She is also a Juzo-certified fitter for compression garments.
The Judges' Choice Awards are picked by a panel of judges from among the finalists for the Retailer of the Year Award.
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