Crest of the Wave

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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. 

Listen on our website and be sure to subscribe wherever you like to listen to podcasts. Then you can catch the Crest of the Wave in your office or on the go!

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or watch on our YouTube channel!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPL8Qh8lyzXPQ5JXDD4q3Eg 

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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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. 

Listen on our website and be sure to subscribe wherever you like to listen to podcasts. Then you can catch the Crest of the Wave in your office or on the go!

https://www.daytonachamber.com/podcasts

Spotify

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Apple Podcasts

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPL8Qh8lyzXPQ5JXDD4q3Eg

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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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!

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!

We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode as well as what future content you might be interested in. Send us a message here!

Our local school system is a primary provider of future community and business leaders. A 2022 study conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau and researchers at Harvard University found that at age 26, nearly 70% of the population lives within the commuting zone in which they grew up. This means the students currently enrolled in our local schools will make up the majority of our future workforce. That’s one reason why the Daytona Regional Chamber has strategically built a strong partnership with Volusia County Schools. In this episode of Crest of the Wave, we welcome Superintendent Dr. Carmen Balgobin to discuss recent achievements of the students, academic pathways designed to support student career exploration, and what’s on the horizon for Volusia County Schools.

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!

We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode as well as what future content you might be interested in. Send us a message here!

Infrastructure planning is a complicated task balancing the immediate needs of the region while forecasting future use with the best data possible. On this episode of Crest of the Wave, we’ll speak with Colleen Nicoulin, Executive Director of the River to Sea TPO soon to be known as the Volusia Flagler TPO, an organization that works to prioritize the region’s infrastructure needs.

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!

We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode as well as what future content you might be interested in. Send us a message here!

It is the height of election season and in this episode of Crest of the Wave, we’re talking with a couple of experts that can help ensure you are ready to vote and aware of all that is on the ballot. Volusia County Elections Supervisor Lisa Lewis tells us about the key dates coming up as we approach the general election and highlights the security procedures that make our elections secure and valid. Plus, Daytona Regional Chamber Director of Advocacy David Robinson shares information and resources to help you understand where candidates stand on business-related issues. 

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.

Subscribe to Crest of the Wave wherever you like to listen to podcasts!

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!

We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode as well as what future content you might be interested in. Send us a message here!

In 2023, the Florida Legislature passed the REACH Act 2.0, a wide-reaching bill significantly impacting workforce & education throughout the state. In this episode, we’ll speak with Marci Murphy, Executive Director of the new CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia. She’ll offer insight on the statewide consolidation from 24 to 21 local workforce development boards, the process of bring two regions comprised of three counties together, as well as tools and services available for local businesses to address one of their top issues for the foreseeable future, finding talented employees. 

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.

Subscribe to Crest of the Wave wherever you like to listen to podcasts!

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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In August, the racing world will once again turn its eyes to Daytona Beach as the World Center of Racing hosts the Coke Zero Sugar 400. That’s one of many activities held at Daytona International Speedway each year. Many are racing oriented, while others bring music festivals, boat shows, and corporate events to life at the iconic, world-renown location. In this episode, we welcome Daytona International Speedway President Frank Kelleher to talk about hosting the Super Bowl of racing each year in the Daytona 500, the economic impact of the Speedway, and he has a special offer at the end of the episode you’re going to want to stick around to hear.

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!