Business Briefs, Feb. 13, 2026 | Business

AdventHealth among Florida’s top rehab programs after serious injury, illness

For people recovering from stroke, brain or spinal injuries, or other conditions that suddenly reshape daily life, dependable rehabilitation care is essential.

A recent Newsweek analysis ranked AdventHealth Daytona Beach No. 3 in Florida among 2025 inpatient rehabilitation programs.

The ranking analyzes federal quality measures, national surveys of rehabilitation experts and patient reviews — indicators that help families compare programs across safety, effectiveness and overall experience.

Paradise Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care celebrates third anniversary

Paradise Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care will celebrate its third anniversary in February with “Models & Milestones,” a special celebration honoring residents, families, and the community it serves.

This event will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, with showtime promptly at 2:30 p.m., at 350 Clyde Morris Blvd., Ormond Beach.

Residents and their family members will take center stage as models, styled in partnership with Peppers Boutique Ormond.

The event will include fundraising efforts in support of Paradise Pointe’s Alzheimer’s Association campaign. Community members are invited to join to the celebration.

Paradise Pointe is nurse-owned and operated, led by CEO Darlinda Copeland, whose more than 35 years of healthcare experience shaped every detail of the community.

For reservations to the anniversary celebration, call (386) 868-0505.

Ribbon cutting

The Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting at Cypress Dental from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at 275 Williamson Blvd., Suite 100, Ormond Beach.

For information, email Jessica Goin at jgoin@ormondchamber.com or visit ormondchamber.com.

Economic Prosperity Hour

The Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce Economic Prosperity Hour, presented by Halifax Health, will be from 7:45 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Anderson Price Building, 42 N. Beach St., Ormond Beach.

The speaker will be Volusia County Tax Collector Will Roberts.

Tickets are $15 for members in advance, $20 for members at the door, and $30 for non-members.

For information, email Jessica Goin at jgoin@ormondchamber.com.

BOSS to meet

Business Owners Sharing Solutions (BOSS), powered by the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce, will meet from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at S.R. Perrott, 1280 US 1 S., Ormond Beach.

The topic will be how to protect your business from fraud, practical red flags, small-team controls, and rapid response steps.

Tickets are $25 for members or $40 for non-members.

Sponsorships are available at jmiller@ormondchamber.com. For information, email Jessica Goin at jgoin@ormondchamber.com or visit ormondchamber.com.

Grand opening

The Boardroom, 26 Bovard Ave., Ormond Beach, a new surf-inspired coffee shop and cafe, will host its grand opening from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, featuring raffles and giveaways.

Decorated with surfboards and surf-inspired art, the shop is located just across the street from the beach. It sells specialty coffee roasted exclusively for The Boardroom by local roastery Steel Oak Coffee.

Owned and operated by Salty Church, the space, The Boardroom will also serve as Salty Church’s gathering venue for midweek events, groups, and Sunday service overflow seating.

It is open daily from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information about the opening, contact Salty Church Communications Director Madison Wooten at madison@salty.org or theboardroomcoffee.com.

Coffee & Connection

The Convention Visitors Bureau will host Coffee and Connections at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, at Revive Salt Lounge, 3624 S. Atlantic Ave., Suite 102, Daytona Beach Shores. This informal gathering of the local tourism industry is a great opportunity to mix and mingle with the CVB staff and colleagues over a cup of coffee.

Additional parking is available across the street at Dahlia Avenue Park. Reminder, the parking lot is a paid lot unless you have registered through Park Volusia as a Volusia County resident.

If you would like to attend this free opportunity, RSVP by contacting Partner Liaison & Tourism Affairs Coordinator Connor Rand at crand@daytonabeach.com, or (386) 255-0415 ext. 130.

Intracoastal Bank hires banking center manager

Adam Estes joined Intracoastal Bank as banking center manager for the Volusia market.

In this role, Estes oversees daily banking center operations, manages customer relationships, supervises staff and drives business development initiatives to support the bank’s continued growth in the region.

He brings more than a decade of experience in the financial services industry.

He has a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management from Troy University and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a minor in Food and Resource Economics from the University of Florida.

Intracoastal Bank is at 2140 LPGA Blvd., Daytona Beach. For information, call (386) 274-5304 or www.intracoastal.bank.

FPRA’s Media Day 2.0 connects PR pros with creators

Marketing, public relations professionals, and public information officers will connect with the voices shaping today’s media landscape during “Media Day 2.0: Amplify Your Message — Content Creators, Influencers, Podcasts and the Power of Voice.”

This half-day professional development event will be hosted by the Volusia/Flagler Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association, from 8 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Daytona State College Center for the Performing Arts, 221 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach.

Media Day 2.0 features three panels to deliver practical, real-world insights into today’s evolving information landscape, local content creators, influencers, podcasters, and broadcast media experts.

Breakfast is included in the cost of $50 for FPRA members, $65 for non-members, and $20 for students. Purchase tickets by noon, Monday, Feb. 16.

For information, to register, or to purchase tickets visit www.fpravf.org.

Children’s Business Fair registration

Registration is open for the 4th annual Daytona Beach Children’s Business Fair scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Riverfront Esplanade, 355 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach.

Kids take the lead as they dream up a brand, create a product or service, and share it with real customers in this fun, one-day marketplace. Stroll the Riverfront Esplanade, shop kid-made creations, and support some seriously big ideas.

To register, visit riverfrontesplanade.com/childrensbusinessfair.

Business After Hours

The Port Orange-South Daytona Chamber of Commerce will have a Business After Hours from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday Feb 19, at Honest-1 Auto Care, 2200 S. Ridgewood Ave., South Daytona.

Admission is $5 for chamber members and 10 for non-members.

For information or to register, visit pschamber.com.

Pet supply store opens

Pet Evolution, a specialty pet supply store focused on healthy nutrition and wellness, opened a new location at 3670 S. Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange.

The store offers premium pet food, full-service grooming, and self-wash stations, and is a one-stop resource for local pet owners.

This is the second Pet Evolution location in Florida. The Port Orange store is locally owned and operated, with a strong focus on serving the community and supporting pet wellness beyond traditional retail.

The store will host a grand opening celebration in early March.

For information, call (386) 387-8730 or visit petevolution.com.

Ribbon Cutting

The Port Orange-South Daytona Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting at Bethel Products at noon, Friday, Feb. 20, at 975 Foster Way, South Daytona.

For information or to register, visit pschamber.com.

Amazing Race: Chamber Series

Registration is open for The Amazing Race: Chamber Series 2026, scheduled for March 28, starting and finishing at the Marine Discovery Center.

Teams consist of two racers, and team registration is now 20% off.

With 20-plus challenge stations and a 5-plus mile adventure through town, this is the perfect activity to rally your team.

To register, visit runsignup.com/amazingracechamberseries.

AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach names CFO

AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach named Nathanael Torres as its new chief financial officer, effective Feb. 8.

Torres brings extensive experience in healthcare finance and hospital operations. He most recently served as finance director at Kettering Health, working closely with senior leaders across the organization to strengthen financial performance and support growth initiatives.

Torres has a Master of Business Administration from the University of Southern Indiana and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Union Adventist University, graduating magna cum laude. He is actively involved in service, including leadership within his faith community and participation in international mission work.

Southeast Volusia Advertising Authority

Southeast Volusia Advertising Authority will host a board meeting from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at New Smyrna Beach Area Visitors Bureau, 2238 state Road 44.

Public participation will be allowed.

For information, contact Debbie Meihls at Debbie@visitnsbfla.com or updates at visitnsbfl.com/svaa-information.

Free association board member certification classes

Wright & Casey, P.A., is hosting a free Condo Board Certification course designed to address the most critical aspects of day-to-day condominium association operations and will cover fundamental concepts of Florida Statutes Chapter 718.

The course will be from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at The Brannon Center, 105 S. Riverside Drive, New Smyrna Beach.

A separate HOA Board Certification course covering the fundamental concepts of Florida Statutes Chapter 720 will take place from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at The Brannon Center.

Reservations are required by Friday, Feb. 13, by calling (386) 428-3311 or emailing administrator@surfcoastlaw.com.

Courses are open to any area condo or HOA board member who wishes to attend. Upon completion of the course, attendees will receive a certificate of completion, which satisfies the Florida legal requirement that board members complete certification within 90 days of taking office. Participants will be offered guidance in the areas of the rights, roles, and responsibilities of their position, meeting and quorum requirements, financial reporting and obligations, and how to take a practical approach in running an association. A review of governing documents will be highlighted, and the ins and outs of the election process will be addressed.

Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce

The Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce will host a Quarterly Membership Meeting at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 115 Canal St., New Smyrna Beach.

The Quarterly Membership Meeting is a key opportunity for Chamber members and local leaders to come together for important updates, strategic networking, and collaborative discussion.

The topic will be Smarter Marketing: Visibility in a Noisy World.

To make a reservation, email Emily Sedacca at ebonamo@sevchamber.com.

Duke Energy Foundation launches America250 grant

In honor of America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, the Duke Energy Foundation invites qualified nonprofits in Florida to apply for America250 grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000.

Applications will be accepted until Feb. 20.

The grants will fund projects that demonstrate local impact and align with the spirit of the Foundation’s America250 core themes, including:

Careers for veterans: Workforce development programs that help veterans transition to civilian careers.

Sharing the American story: Local history projects, public exhibits, preservation of historic sites, educational programming or field trips that celebrate America’s founding and ideals.

Care for country: Community cleanups, park revitalization, public landscaping or improvements to shared green spaces.

For information, visit foundation.duke-energy.com/Request-for-Proposal.

AM Connections

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida will host AM Connections on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at The Center at Deltona, 1640 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd.

For information, call (386) 575-4035 or visit hispanicchambercfl.org.

Office Octane

Office Octane will meet at 8 a.m. Mondays, at Wayne G. Sanborn Activity Center, 815 S. Alabama Ave., DeLand.

For information, visit delandchamber.org/events or call (386) 734-4331.

1 Million Cups

1 Million Cups is a free, weekly gathering for entrepreneurs, rooted in the idea that entrepreneurs discover solutions and thrive when they collaborate over a cup of coffee. Admission is free.

The East Volusia Chapter meets at 9 a.m. Wednesdays at Cinematique, 242 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach.

For information, call (386) 252-3118 or visit cinematique.org.

The West Volusia Chapter meets at 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays at O’Leary’s Irish Pub, 24 N. Charles Richard Beall Blvd., DeBary.

For information, visit 1MillionCups.com and select the West Volusia community page.

SCORE hosts webinars

Volusia/Flagler SCORE will present the webinar Business Ethics at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13.

• “Launch Your Dream Business with Confidence,” at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 14.

• “A Simple Social Media Overview (Without Being Overwhelming or Complicated)” at 1 p.m., Monday, Feb. 16.

• “Profitability Part 3 of 3 – How to Measure Discount and Price Change Impacts” at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 16.

• “Marketing for Humans – Websites that Convert,” at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 10.

To register, call (386) 255-6889 or visit volusiaflagler.score.org.

First-time homebuyer classes

The UF/IFAS Extension Volusia County will host first-time homebuyer classes from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17.

Extension Agent Lisa Hamilton will instruct this two-part online class, which consists of eight hours of education. Participants will receive a certificate of completion that will enable them to apply for a federal down payment and closing cost assistance program available through Volusia County, Seminole County and the City of Deltona.

A Spanish-language class will be offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18. The cost is $10 per household. Register at homebuyered.eventbrite.com.

Reservations are not required. For information, contact Brittany Council-Morton of the UF/IFAS Extension Volusia County at (386) 822-5778 or email bcouncil@ufl.edu.