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Passenger traffic at Daytona Beach International Airport increases 46% in September over same month in 2009

DAYTONA BEACH -- Passenger traffic at Daytona Beach International Airport increased 46 percent in September, compared with September 2009.

Airport officials attributed September’s traffic surge to competitive fares and increased capacity being offered by the airport’s two principal air carriers -- Delta Air Lines and U.S Airways.

Calling all volunteers: The Chamber welcomes volunteerism

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The SE Volusia Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers from all walks of life for all types of jobs. As we gear up for a busy 4th quarter and the New Year, we are working on our strategic plan for 2011, new Board of Directors, new Executive Committee and new direction.

With the upcoming program of work, we need more volunteers and support now more than ever.

Chamber of Commerce networking and seminars a conduit to help businesses grow

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Samantha Bishop, interim director of the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce, will write a weekly blog for NSBNEWS.net on the relevant issues of business and commerce in the cities of New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater and Oak Hill, and the chamber's efforts to encourage and enhance economic development and vitality for the betterment of businesses and the public. Her blog is called "Chamber Change." Here is the first installment:

The past week has been filled with two very helpful business seminars. As you know the Chamber is the resource to help businesses network so they can grow their business and we are also the conduit to push economic development. Economic Development doesn’t just mean bringing in new business but includes helping our existing businesses stay competitive and thrive.

NSB Wine Tasting on Flagler Avenue toast of the town at Clancy's and That's Amore

Video and photo by Sera Frederick.

Spirits were lifted by the taste of fine wines during Saturday's Wine Tasting event on Flagler Avenue, including Clancy's Cantina where Kathleen Hughes, at left, was having a good time. The wine tasting was just as popular at the That's Amore restaurant on nearby Pine Street. At these eateries and several other participating establishments, patrons  bought wine glasses at nominal prices and various ticket amounts for refills.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Kathleen Hughes knows a good wine when she sees it, but the true test is in the taste.

SE Volusia Chamber of Commerce to hold free business seminar in Edgewater

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EDGEWATER -- The Southeast Volusia Chamber on Sept. 21 will hold its newest business development seminar: "Beyond Winning-Success on Your Terms"

The 8:30-10:30 a.m. seminar is presented by Ned Harper, director of the Small Business Development Center of Daytona State College. It will be held in the Edgewater City Commission chambers of City Hall, 102 N. Rivereside Drive.

Center for Business Excellence topic of Wednesday "Lunch and Learn" series by SE Volusia Chamber

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EDGEWATER -- The Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce continues its "Lunch and Learn Series: Doing Business in Southeast Volusia" with a presentation Wednesday by Rick Fraser of the Center for Business Excellence.

The CBE is designed to be the premier organization for employment and training solutions to the businesses and workforce of Volusia and Flagler Counties.

Winn-Dixie to close one store in Deltona; NSB and Edgewater stores spared as part of major restructuring

DELTONA -- The Winn-Dixie at 1200 Deltona Blvd. is among 30 stores in the Southeast that are closing as part of a restructuring, the Jacksonville-based grocery giant announced Thursday.

The Winn-Dixie on State Road 44 in New Smyrna Beach and the store on U.S. 1 in Edgewater are not affected by the closings, which are expected to be completed by Sept. 22, the company said in a press release.

NSB police detective urges people to be on alert for mail fraud

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NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Want to prevent mail fraud or other similar issues? New Smyrna Beach police Detective Tony Ford suggests you consider reviewing the attached IC3 alert.

"I do get calls almost daily from someone stating they received a check in the mail or by courier to compensate them for being a shopper or for something for sale," Ford said, adding he believes the attached alert contains very beneficial information "to know (how) to better protect themselves from these fraudsters."