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It's raining business ideas at UCF incubator
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Larry Curran thought up dozens of business ideas throughout his life. Didn't try any of them, until now. The 65-year-old owns Choose Rain, one of about a dozen upstarts at the University of Central Florida's Business Incubator at the Daytona Beach International Airport, 601 Innovation Way. Choose Rain is...
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New manager drives health food stores to more success
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Dee Curtis has been the general manager of Debbie's Health Foods stores in Orange City and Port Orange only since July 1, but she already has helped the two-store chain become more open in its support of community events and causes. "(Owners) Leon and Debbie (Cerankowski) are very generous and always tried to make...
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Sam's Fresh Produce: something for everyone
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Back in 2005, Sam Fabian was working in the medical field as an emergency medical technician. He had also worked in medical records and marketing. It seemed improbable he would leave such a specialized field. But for Mr. Fabian, the work he was doing lacked what he wanted to do most - connect with other people...
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Tourism improves, but not by much
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Wrapping up the summer tourism season in Volusia County, it was certainly a hot one. The temperature was hot that is, not so much the lodging business. Overall it wasn't bad with resort tax collections up 3.2 percent countywide. But the Halifax area didn't really change much at 1.7 percent. Much of the gain came from Southea...
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DeLand business news
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New director of rehabilitation and wellness named Florida Hospital DeLand has promoted Nicole Scheiman, to serve as director of rehabilitative and wellness services. Ms. Scheiman will oversee the rehabilitative and wellness programs, ensuring the best patient care and experience is provided to patients. She previously served as Florida Hospita...
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Real estate agent appointed to economic development board
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New Smyrna Beach commercial real estate agent Charlotte Smith was recently appointed to the Economic Development Advisory Board for the City of New Smyrna Beach. The board is charged with making recommendations to the city commission and city manager regarding the implementation and funding of the city's Economic Development Plan, fostering econo...
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Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach and Holly Hill business news
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Store hosting fundraiser The Sun Dollar Boutique is hosting a breast cancer awareness day on Saturday, Oct. 20, at 171 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Ten percent of all items sold will go to support the National Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation. Most store items are $1. For more information, call (386) 673-3791. Vin'Yard hosts wine-tasting...
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Port Orange business news
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Chiropractic center celebrates 25 years Port Orange Family Chiropractic Center will celebrate its silver anniversary Saturday, Oct. 20, at 4606 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Port Orange. For more information, call (386) 756-9303 or visit www.portorangefamilychiropracticcenter.com. Ace named five-star retailer Ace Hardware Corp. has named Madden's A...
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