In that time , the research park has brought in 18 companies , providing 71 full-time jobs offering an annual salary of more than $ 80,000 per year while generating 35 patents , copyrights or trademarks .”
for Volusia ’ s workforce and economic development . Keith Norden , president and CEO of Team Volusia Economic Development Corporation , praises the benefits of ERAU ’ s research park to “ recruit new businesses to Volusia County and to advance entrepreneurship .”
As an example , ERAU President Butler cites Reamonn Soto , an ERAU graduate , who developed his Sensatek Propulsion Technology business within the park . The company has secured nearly $ 1.5 million in seed funds , including a $ 743,200 National Science Foundation grant , and created a half-dozen high quality jobs . Butler notes similar research park success stories of ERAU alumni-based companies GRD Biomechanics , developer of a unique orthopedic knee brace , and drone manufacturer Censys
Technologies Corporation . The Modularity Space company is working to develop technology that will make satellite systems more reusable .
The research park ’ s entrepreneurs have brought in more than $ 27 million for their ideas since spring 2017 , according to a report by Ginger Pinholster , ERAU ’ s associate vice president of News & Research Communications . “ In that time , the research park has brought in 18 companies , providing 71 full-time jobs offering an annual salary of more than $ 80,000 per year while generating 35 patents , copyrights or trademarks ,” she emphasizes .
As an international leader in aviation and aerospace-related education , the university offers advanced degrees ranging from aerospace and aeronautical engineering to commercial flight
IT ’ S ALL ABOUT COMMUNITY .
STEPHANIE LERRET
Senior Vice President Marketing & Community Relations , Avalon Park Group
TEAMVOLUSIAEDC . COM 386.265.6332
Avalon Park Group is a uniquely diversified family of companies engaged in many businesses including community development and homebuilding . APG has recognized Volusia County as a key corner of Florida to bring a new master planned community , Avalon Park Daytona Beach . Its Senior Vice President , Stephanie Lerret is helping create relationships for the company as it grows its business here . Stephanie has a formidable record of involvement and volunteer service in the communities served by her company . Already , she is becoming involved here and we are pleased to welcome her and her company as Board Level Investors of Team Volusia Economic Development Corporation .
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