SE Volusia Chamber of Commerce

Photos by Henry Frederick / Four teachers are recipients of the 2011 Crystal Apple Awards handed out by the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce for their outstanding service in the classroom: They are Kelly Conway of New Smyrna Beach High School, Marsha Kim of Read-Patillo Elementary School, Theresa Cameron of Indian River Elementary School and Kendra Blazi of New Smyrna Beach High School.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- As the school year winds down, four teachers stand proudly at the head of the class in greater New Smyrna Beach. They are the epitome of educational excellence and have been recognized for their teaching abilities with "Crystal Apple Awards" by the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce. 

NSBNews.net, a proud member of the chamber, salutes Kelly Conway, Marsha Kim, Theresa Cameron and Kendra Blazi in our exclusive video coverage of the recent luncheon.

"What is the Chamber doing for economic development?" I hear this more often than not. People wonder what the Chamber does to promote economic development for Southeast Volusia. I can tell you, "plenty."

A lot of what we do is behind the scenes traveling to Tallahassee, sifting through the legislation that is currently moving forward, attending and speaking at numerous city council or city commission boards, city economic development boards, and Volusia County Growth Management commission meetings.

The Membership Committee is off and running this year with a strong program of work and leadership. Here is the latest itinerary on what's happening:

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NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- The Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce holds its next "Business After Hours" segment on April 14 at the Federal Trust Bank, 763 East 3rd Ave.

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NSBNEWS.net and other members of the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce received the following e-mail alert 4:35 p.m. Wednesday:

With deep sorrow we just received word that Mary Ellison has just passed away due to an unforeseen illness. Just recently retired, Mary was a seventeen year veteran at the Chamber of Commerce and one of the most delightful people to have ever graced our community. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family. Once we receive word of any funeral arrangements we will pass them along to you.

Respectfully,

Samantha Bishop

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- The Chamber of Commerce is planning an exciting street event in downtown New Smyrna Beach on Saturday: Jan. 22. the Home Show & Business Expo.

"(It) will bring together bring together area retail stores, businesses, local non-profit groups and our great citizens," said Samantha Bishop, executive vice president of the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce.

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(Photos by Dale Smith). A new sign in the front yard at 310 Julia St., New Smyrna Beach, announces the new temporary home of the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce. The chamber will stay at that location for at least a year until the historic chamber building on Canal Street is renovated and updated.  Walter and Ann Johnson of Settle-Wilder Funeral Home, center and right, pose for a photo with SE Volusia Chamber Executive Vice President Samantha Bishop.

Editor's note: The following story was submitted by contributing writer Dale Smith:

NEW SMYRNA BEACH – An open house has heralded in a new beginning for the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce as it readies to fire up business in 2011.