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Economic yearbook 2009
Space Coast Yearbook 2009
Taking care not to neglect existing businesses.

"We’re trying to be there for all our companies. ... We have to take care of what we have." — Phil Ehlinger, interim economic development director for Volusia County
Daytona beach / Volusia County
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![]() Volusia County is making sure it doesn’t neglect its existing businesses, such as Raydon (background), says interim economic development Director Phil Ehlinger. [Photo: Jeffrey Camp] |