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Stay informed about the latest developments in DeLand’s growing economy by reading our news section. From new business openings to updates on city initiatives, our news section provides timely information on everything happening in DeLand. We are committed to keeping our community and potential investors updated with important news, project updates, and business success stories. Whether you’re a business owner, potential investor, or someone interested in DeLand’s economic landscape, our news section will keep you in the loop with all the latest happenings.
Coastline Power Solutions Celebrates Future Expansion!
April 17, 2025 - The City of Deland was thrilled to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony for one of the city’s existing businesses, Coastline Power Solutions, as they expand their warehouse footprint and gear up to add new jobs in the coming years. The project will give Coastline 75,000 square feet of warehouse space...
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Hunters and Gatherers Holds Grand Opening
March 25, 2025 - Abnormally large scissors in hand, the City of DeLand Mayor, Chris Cloudman precedes over a new Downtown restaurant on East Rich Avenue. Hunters and Gathers provides “high-quality, scratch-made cooking that’s anything but ordinary,” according to its website. Its menu will offer “scratch-made food, quality meats,...
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Bernard’s Market brings a fresh new flavor to DeLand
February 13, 2025 - On Feb. 6, the DeLand and Greater West Volusia Chamber of Commerce hosted a special ribbon-cutting ceremony at Northwest Square to welcome a new local business: Bernard’s Market. Organized by Chamber Event Coordinator Peggy Smith, the event was a celebration of community and a passion for great food. Local...
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More work for military contractor
January 1, 2025 - Sparton Corp. has landed additional work for the U.S. Navy. The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a $107 million modification of a previous contract with Sparton DeLeon Springs LLC, which is an exercise “of an option for the production and delivery of a maximum of 20,000” sonobuoys....
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DeLand businesses start seeing uptick in customers after SunRail station opening
October 2, 2024 - The SunRail station has been up and running for over a month now in DeLand and those working in the downtown area tell News 6 they’re starting to see new faces and business come to town. “We will say ‘where are you from? Are you Visiting?’...
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DeLand’s Artisan hotel under new ownership
August 20, 2024 - The Artisan Downtown, the historic hotel located in the heart of DeLand’s award-winning downtown, is under new ownership. The Patel family, who bought and renovated the historic structure in 2013, have sold the property to Cannes Investments LLC. The purchase price was $3.35 million. The Patel family, led by sisters...
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City breaks ground on wastewater treatment plant expansion project
December 7, 2023 - The city has broken ground on major improvements to its water reclamation facility, an $83 million project aimed at meeting future flow demands, improving discharge quality and reducing the reliance on septic systems in the region. The city held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at the Wiley M. Nash Water Reclamation...
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Former church set to be converted to a community marketplace
May 18, 2023 - Chris Levings and his wife, Jessica, who is a real estate agent with Kemp Realty Group, bought the 1.3-acre property of the Trinity United Methodist Church building at 306 W. Wisconsin Ave. for $1 million in 2022 with the goal of turning the first floor of the historic building into a community marketplace...
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