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In July of this year, Dr. Albert Mosley was inaugurated as the 8th President of Bethune-Cookman University. We sat down with Dr. Mosley recently to learn more about his journey to the helm of the institution founded by Daytona Beach’s own Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. He discussed the gravity of the position and the historical significance of the University. We also talk about the current state of affairs at B-CU as well as what’s on the horizon, including some digital and programmatic innovations that will help carry the long-standing institution into the future.

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The state of Florida recently became the 15th largest economy in the world, if it were a nation of its own, with a gross domestic product exceeding $1.7 trillion. That’s not just happening by chance. The Florida Chamber Foundation has set a long-term goal of making Florida a top 10 global economy by 2030. Florida has surpassed Spain and stands just $25.5 billion behind Australia.

Recently, Florida Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Mark Wilson visited the Daytona Beach region, and he stopped in to discuss the growing Florida economy, what’s needed to continue that growth, as well as hot topics expected to be a prominent part of the upcoming legislative session.

You can find more information on the Florida Chamber tools discussed in this episode at the links below:

Florida Scorecard

The Florida Gap Map – Florida Chamber of Commerce

Florida Talent Center Data Hub – Florida Chamber of Commerce

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Downtown Daytona Beach is home to Jackie Robinson Memorial Ballpark. A setting rich in baseball and civil rights history as the exact location at which Jackie Robinson broke professional baseball’s color barrier in March of 1946. Home to the Daytona Tortugas for the last decade, baseball has been played on City Island for more than a century.

On this episode of Crest of the Wave, we sit down with Tortugas Team President and General Manager Jim Jaworski. The conversation ranges from the game of baseball to the business of baseball, as well as the exciting renovations happening at the ballpark…ushering in a new era with modern amenities…all while preserving its rich history.

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In the last episode of Crest of the Wave, we learned about Readers to Leaders, a partnership of the Daytona Regional Chamber, Leadership Daytona Alumni Council, Early Learning Coalition of Flagler Volusia, and Volusia County Schools. It’s an initiative that emerged from a Leadership Daytona class challenge to boost youth literacy in the region and support the success of our youngest learners. 

In part two of this two-part series, we’ll learn more about the impact the initiative is having on student success and how local community and business leaders can get involved. Allison Miller from the Early Learning Coalition and Kristy Castellanos of Volusia County Schools will share insights on the positive effects Readers to Leaders is already having on student achievement. 

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In spring of 2023, then-chair of the Daytona Regional Chamber, Nellie Lupoli of ICI Homes, was contemplating what challenge she would issue to the Leadership Daytona class later that summer. Reviewing data from the Florida Chamber’s “Florida Scorecard”, she discovered that only 50% of 3rd graders in Volusia County were reading on or above grade level, and she knew instantly this presented an opportunity. 

In part one of a two-part series of Crest of the Wave, we’ll talk with two members of Leadership Daytona Class 43 which responded to Lupoli’s challenge…Dr. Michelle Goldys from Daytona State College and Devin Miller from Brown & Brown Insurance. They’ll tell us what they learned researching their class response, and how it has evolved into a new initiative supporting youth literacy in the region, Readers to Leaders. 

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May is National Mental Health Month. Mental health is becoming an increasingly important topic in the workplace as the wellbeing of company staff members becomes a critical component in employee retention. It is an important issue across an entire organization…from the newest hire on a team to the most tenured leaders.

In this episode of Crest of the Wave, we’ll talk with Tore Gintoli, Vice President of Community Engagement at SMA Healthcare. He’ll share the latest data and trends, particularly here in the Daytona Beach region, as well as the tools and resources available for employers and employees alike. 

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Ernie Audino is a retired Brigadier General following a lengthy career with the United States Army. Since retiring from the Army, he also spent time serving as District Director for Congressman Michael Waltz in Florida’s 6th Congressional District. When Waltz was appointed National Security Advisor, Audino had an opportunity to forge a new path.

In this episode of Crest of the Wave, we’ll talk with Audino about his new role in one of Volusia County’s economic development organizations, the CEO Business Alliance. Later this year, Audino will succeed Dr. Kent Sharples as the head of the CEO Business Alliance. 

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Advocacy is among the most important work of the Daytona Regional Chamber. Each year, the members of our Cornerstone Committee engage with our membership to determine the business-oriented priorities we share with the elected officials at the local, state, and federal level.

In this episode of Crest of the Wave, we’ll talk with the chair of the Cornerstone Committee, and a partner at Cobb Cole, Jessica Gow, as well as David Robinson, the Daytona Regional Chamber’s Director of Advocacy. They’ll share insights into the 2025 legislative priorities, including how they were identified and ranked in terms of importance. It’s all part of our mission to foster a strong economic and business climate throughout the region. 

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There is a burgeoning entrepreneurial ecosystem thriving in the Daytona Beach region…with gatherings such as 1 Million Cups as well as incubators such as Volusia County’s UCF Business Incubator at Daytona Beach International Airport and Embry-Riddle’s John Mica Engineering and Aerospace Innovation Complex, better known as the MicaPlex. But innovation isn’t limited to technology or entrepreneurs...pitch competitions and resources evolve as well.

In this episode of Crest of the Wave, we’ll talk with Volusia County Economic Development Director Lou Paris about the new Volusia Innovation Challenge, where the pitch competition gets its roots, as well as other resources supporting business and innovation throughout the region.

Crest of the Wave is a podcast for the Daytona Beach region's business community. A production of the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce, the podcast will keep the regional business community connected to a strong economic and business environment in the greater Daytona Beach area. The Crest of the Wave will be filled with great conversation in support of a thriving community featuring the business leaders, community leaders, and elected officials who are making things happen across the region.
 
 The Daytona Regional Chamber is accredited with five stars by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

If you enjoyed this podcast, please be sure to subscribe wherever you like to listen to podcasts. For more information on our business community, visit our website at DaytonaChamber.com. Until next time, be ready to catch the next…Crest of the Wave!

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As we close out 2024, we’ll take a look back at the year that was in the City of Daytona Beach by chatting with Mayor Derrick Henry. We’ll talk about some of the highlights in economic development, tourism and hospitality, housing, and infrastructure. We also discuss what’s on the horizon for the City, including addressing the flooding challenges throughout the region, and major projects coming in the not too distant future. Suffice it to say it is an exciting time to live, work, and do business in Daytona Beach.

Crest of the Wave is a podcast for the Daytona Beach region's business community. A production of the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce, the podcast will keep the regional business community connected to a strong economic and business environment in the greater Daytona Beach area. The Crest of the Wave will be filled with great conversation in support of a thriving community featuring the business leaders, community leaders, and elected officials who are making things happen across the region.
 
 The Daytona Regional Chamber is accredited with five stars by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

If you enjoyed this podcast, please be sure to subscribe wherever you like to listen to podcasts. For more information on our business community, visit our website at DaytonaChamber.com. Until next time, be ready to catch the next…Crest of the Wave!

If you enjoyed this podcast, please be sure to subscribe wherever you like to listen to podcasts. For more information on our business community, visit our website at DaytonaChamber.com. Until next time, be ready to catch the next…Crest of the Wave!