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Affordable Housing Summit set for Aug. 27th
The Volusia County Council will host an affordable housing summit from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, at the Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. After an informational morning session, attendees will split into breakout groups that will focus on different topics concerning affordable housing. The public is invited to attend, participate and provide comments. Lunch will be provided. Registration is available at https://volusiacountyaffordablehousingsummit.eventbrite.com. Because of
County Council takes aim at human trafficking
The Volusia County Council is putting human traffickers on notice and reaching out to their victims. On Aug. 16, a countywide ordinance will go into effect that requires strip clubs and massage parlors in Volusia County to post signs giving the national human trafficking hotline. The ordinance does not pertain to massage businesses that are owned by health care practitioners. The ordinance pertains to incorporated and unincorporated areas. Human trafficking is a form of modern-day
County launches affordable housing initiative
County launches affordable housing initiative Local governments across America are dealing with an escalating affordable housing crisis. Locally, the Volusia County Council is tackling the complex issue with an ambitious initiative that will involve local governments, local agencies and individuals. First up is a series of webinars from noon to 1:30 p.m. every Friday in July that will address the causes and potential solutions. · Prosperity: The case for prosperity and the role of affordable housing:
Scholarship Opportunity with Epic Flight Academy
New Smyrna Beach, Florida — Epic Flight Academy is proud to announce the sponsorship of two $25,000 scholarships for aircraft mechanic training by AOG Maintenance in Daytona Beach, Florida. AOG MX is sponsoring two Volusia County high school students. Upon completion of the program, which takes 14 to 18 months, both scholarship winners will be offered full-time employment with AOG MX as long as they successfully complete the program and meet AOG’s hiring requirements.Epic and AOG encourage Volusia County
