Terran Orbital will Construct a Satellite Plant on Merritt Island
Thu, Sep 30, 2021
This week's announcement that Terran Orbital will construct a giant “Industry 4.0” satellite-manufacturing plant on Merritt Island has raised prospects for economic development in southeast Volusia County and beyond.
With Terran Orbital joining Spac... Read More
The Significance of Manufacturing Within Florida’s Economy
Fri, Sep 24, 2021
Florida’s robust and business-friendly infrastructure makes our state an ideal destination for manufacturing operations. It makes sense, then, why we have observed a growth in the manufacturing industry that is unparalleled by most other states. In f... Read More
3 Ways That Aerospace is Playing a Key Role in Florida’s 2021 Success
Tue, Aug 17, 2021
In a time plagued by uncertainty, Florida’s aerospace and commercial space industry has burgeoned to new heights. Despite the challenges presented by the pandemic, aerospace in Florida enjoyed a successful year in 2020 and has succeeded in carrying t... Read More
Florida Tax Incentives: Who is Exempt from Sales & Use Tax in Southeast Volusia?
Thu, Jul 15, 2021
The state of Florida levies a 6% state sales tax rate on retail sale, lease, or rental of most goods. Furthermore, use tax is due on all purchases brought into our beautiful state – unless specifically exempted. Businesses from many different industr... Read More
The Impact of Entrepreneurs on Florida Economic Development
Tue, Jun 08, 2021
Entrepreneurship is more than a cornerstone of our American identity – the idea of the everyman pulling himself or herself up by their bootstraps to become someone remarkable – it’s also a staple of Florida economic development. Apart from offering u... Read More
Why Your Central Florida Business Needs Workforce Planning
Tue, May 04, 2021
Workforce planning is the intricate process in which a business analyzes the workforce needs of its present and future based on its current commitments and long-term objectives. However, successful workforce planning requires a clear understanding of... Read More
4 Reasons Your Business Should Start in Southeast Volusia
Thu, Apr 15, 2021
Location, location, location. The significance of this classic adage rings especially true when it comes to your new business. Beyond keeping your customer base satisfied with reliability, superior products, customer service, and more, you also want ... Read More
April 2021: Updates for Our Community
Mon, Apr 12, 2021
From Southeast Volusia Manufacturing and Technology Coalition (SEVMTC) to our City Partners, our business leaders, and our educators, thank you for your support of our community! We are a third of the way through 2021, and SEVMTC is excited about th... Read More