FROM THE PUBLISHERS

This August / September issue of EVOLVE Magazine is the third time in the last nine years that we have focused on manufacturing. The first was the Q3 2019 issue of the Greater Daytona Region Edition. The second was the Q3 2024 Made Here issue of the First Coast Region Edition.

In this issue we revisit Made Here with a look across both the First Coast and Space Coast Regions. Manufacturing is a critical component for economic growth and vitality. It brings with it capital investments and generally higher paying jobs. For every $ 1 in manufacturing goods produced, we see $ 3.60 in income in other sectors. Check out the infographic on page 32 for more“ Manufacturing Facts.” A big thank you to Lake Ray, president and CEO of the First Coast Manufacturing Association and Jessica Lovatt, president and CEO of the Volusia Manufacturing Association for their support with publishing this Made Here issue of EVOLVE.

On a separate note, we would like to take this opportunity to announce our newest publication launched last month in partnership with Florida’ s Historic Coast and the Foundation for the Museum of Black History – ESTEBANA: Florida’ s Black Arts, Culture, and Heritage Magazine. In ESTEBANA Magazine, we will tell untold and under-told stories from over 450 years of Florida’ s Black history – because Black History is American History; it’ s Florida’ s History and a crucial part of our collective rich multicultural history. We are excited that the Florida Museum of Black History will be coming to the First Coast Region in St Augustine / St Johns and looking forward to its

impact on the region’ s tourism and economy. More importantly it will be a place where history, art and culture are celebrated, stories are shared, and future generations are inspired. Visit https:// bit. ly / 4fGLg4z or scan the QR Code below to subscribe to the FREE digital ESTEBANA Magazine.

We hope you enjoy this issue of EVOLVE and our newest magazine ESTEBANA!

PUBLISHERS Howard M. Holley and Dr. Barbara C. Holley

CHIEF CONTENT OFFICER Elesha Mavrommatis

ART DIRECTOR Leslie Proctor

CHIEF OPERATING AND SALES OFFICER Jeanne Coates

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Yvette Alleman

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARDS

First Coast Region Eric Becher • Vavarde Strategic Funding Cindy Dalecki • Marketing 2 Go Heidi Jameson • JAXUSA Partnership Maks Levanovich • SouthState Bank Craig McKinney • City of Palm Coast Scott Maynard • St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce Sarah McPherson • Advent Health Dr. Sandra Miles • DSM Initiatives, LLC Sherri Mitchell • Nassau County Economic Development Board Dr. Daniel Ray • St. Johns River State College

Space Coast Region Nick Conte • City of DeLand Richard Cooper • Foundation Risk Partners Heather Edwards • Volusia County Economic Development Department John Guthrie, Halifax Health Tracy Marino • Team Volusia EDC Dean O’ Brien • 06 Marketing LLC Brian Rademacher • City of Ormond Beach Kate Sark • Ocean Center Amy Workowski • The W Agency

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HOWARD M. HOLLEY Co-Publisher

DR. BARBARA C. HOLLEY Co-Publisher

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FROM THE PUBLISHERS

This August / September issue of EVOLVE Magazine is the third time in the last nine years that we have focused on manufacturing. The first was the Q3 2019 issue of the Greater Daytona Region Edition. The second was the Q3 2024 Made Here issue of the First Coast Region Edition.