The Greater Daytona Area is home to more than 450 manufacturing companies. We have industry expertise in Automotive, Food, Sustainability, and Recreation technology manufacturing.
Interstate 95 runs north and south through Volusia County and intersects with Interstate 4 in Daytona Beach. Interstate 95 is the main conduit along the eastern seaboard stretching from Miami to the South and New England to the North. Interstate 4 connects Daytona Beach with Orlando in Central Florida and Florida’s west coast connecting at Interstate 75 in Tampa. Locating in Volusia County allows for direct access to the southeastern United States.
The Advanced Technology College through Daytona State provides the local workforce with advanced technical training that meets the current and future needs of employers and industries in Volusia County.
Programs include engineering technology, computer science, electrical apprenticeship programs, construction, manufacturing, and engineering programs.
Through its Center for Business and Industry Daytona State College provides job-relevant, customized training
The nearby University of Central Florida offers a plethora of resources, courses and more for the local workforce. With UCF's abundant opportunities for rising workers, the future of advanced manufacturing in Volusia County continues to be a promising one.
Embry-Riddle University’s College of Engineering offers more than just aviation and aerospace degrees. Students have the opportunity to learn to be problem solvers in the areas of Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Fundamentals and Computer Science on the Daytona Campus.
VMA: The Region’s #1 Resource for Manufacturing – A membership organization with a skilled workforce and growing network. By manufacturers for manufacturers.
One of only two FAME Chapters in Florida, the Sunshine Chapter offers the opportunity for a candidate to dive into a challenging advanced manufacturing career, or a technology career in another sector, while receiving the education needed to become a highly marketable employee to any prospective manufacturer throughout Florida.
Sales & Use Tax Exemption on Manufacturing Machinery and Equipment
Sales & Use Tax Exemption on Labor, Parts and Materials used in the Repair of Manufacturing Equipment
Sales & Use Tax Exemption on Electricity used in Manufacturing
Sales & Use Tax Exemption on Boiler fuels used in Manufacturing
Sales & Use Tax Exemption in the Semiconductor, defense, and space technology-based industry
Sales & Use Tax Exemption on Machinery and equipment used in research and development
Sales & Use Tax Exemption Labor component of research and development
Additional Tax Exemptions for Aircraft parts, modifications, maintenance, repair, or sale/lease of qualified aircraft
No Inventory Tax
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