VOLUSIA DAY on March 24 had approximately 200 attendees that traveled by bus. Upon arrival, participants heard 13 speakers  including Reps. Pat Patterson, Dwayne Taylor, Dorothy Hukill, Sandy Adams, Alan Hays; Senators Evelyn Lynn, Tony Hill, John Thrasher, Make Haridopolos, Jeremy Ring, Dave Aronberg; OTTED Director Chris Hart and Governor Charlie Crist.

            The focus of the day was economic development….more so Jobs for Volusia! Other topics included   state budget and education. After hearing from our speakers, participants then went to the Capitol to meet with legislators.

            The Chamber would like to thank our sponsors…Camp Dresser and McKee, DB Kennel Club & Poker Room, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Unv, Daytona State College, Unv of Central Fla – Daytona, Pennington, Moore, Wilkinson, Bell & Dunbar, Publix, Coca Cola, Southern Paint, and Food Supply of Daytona Beach, and Boy Scout Troop 455.

            We would also like the thank Mary Swiderski, Betty Holness, Karen Jans, Susie Macon, Cheryl Coxwell, and Joni Hunt for their hard work in making this event happen. A special thanks goes to AJ Byrnes for photographing the event.

            News Channel 13 provided live coverage. Click Volusia Jobs Convoy for article and video. No doubt about it…Volusia SENT’EM A MESSAGE!