- April 25, 2024
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FitUSA Manufacturing has expanded to a new facility in DeLand, a Volusia County news release announced on Monday, May 8.
The company, which used to be headquartered in Ormond Beach, manufactures athletic and performance wear, sports jerseys, uniforms and other custom products. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the company used its production line to make masks and other personal protective equipment.
FitUSA is now located at 801 E. International Speedway in DeLand.
“Volusia County Economic Development went above and beyond to help facilitate the opportunity for us to obtain this property,” FitUSA owner Troy Olson said. “We are thrilled to be in DeLand and be part of the community.”
In October 2020, the company was considering moving its PPE operations to Georgia after the state offered it an incentive package. Olson told the Observer at the time that he wanted to keep the sports apparel side of the business in Ormond, but hoped to expand.
FitUSA didn’t receive any state or local incentives while headquartered in Ormond Beach, and also didn’t receive any dollars from the county.
FitUSA’s move is a win not just for the company, but for Mayhew Tools, another manufacturer in Ormond Beach.
Ormond Beach Economic Director Brian Rademacher said in an email that Mayhew occupies the majority of the building at 2 Sunshine Blvd. within the Airport Business Park, which it shared with FitUSA prior to the company’s move.
Now, Mayhew can continue to expand its operations in Ormond Beach.
The Volusia County news release states that the company’s growth “comes with newly acquired contracts to produce character and staff apparel for major corporations.” Olson worked with Volusia’s Economic Development division to find the new property, the 20,864-square-foot former Battery Tender building.
“We are very excited that Troy and the FitUSA team selected the city of DeLand for their ongoing expansion plans,” said Nick Conte, DeLand’s economic development manager. “Our strategic partnership with Volusia County Government and its Economic Development Division helped make this deal a reality.”
FitUSA aims to expand its workforce with 100 new positions over the next six months, the news release states.
“This project is the perfect example of how the county, working with our businesses and the cities, can facilitate the growth of the local economy while ensuring our existing businesses have the resources they need,” said Cyrus Callum, Volusia County aviation and economic resources director. “We extend our utmost congratulations to FitUSA and appreciate their commitment to Volusia County.”
Local attractions, businesses win tourism awards
Two Ormond Beach entities won awards through the Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau’s second annual Visitors’ Choice Awards program.
A third was named a runner-up.
The CVB is celebrating 2023 National Travel and Tourism Week by recognizing businesses and attractions deemed favorites among tourists, according to a news release.
The Ormond Beach Celtic Festival won the award for “Best Arts, Culture and Heritage Event,” and Ormond Brewing Company won the “Best Locally Crafted” award.
The Ormond Memorial Art Museum was named the runner-up for “Best Museum and Gallery.”
The Museum of Arts and Sciences was the winner in that category.
Volusia County Beaches won the “Award of Excellence.”
The awards recognized businesses in 18 categories based on analytics from CVB’s website, DaytonaBeach.com, according to the news release.
To reduce mosquito populations, Volusia County will hold a free tire amnesty event from 7 a.m. to noon on Friday, May 19, at the Volusia County Department of Health, at 1845 Holsonback Drive.
Mosquitos often lay eggs in stagnant water in old tires, the county stated in a news release.
Only residential tires will be accepted, with a limit of 20 per person.
Visit Volusia.org/mosquito.
The Volusia County government is seeking citizens to serve on five advisory boards, including the Planning and Land Development Regulation Commission. Planning commission applicants must live in District 4 in the unincorporated area of Volusia County, which includes Ormond-by-the-Sea.
The other four boards also have one opening each. Those boards are:
Code Enforcement. The county prefers that the applicant be an architect, businessperson, engineer, general contractor, subcontractor or Realtor.
Contractor Licensing and Construction Appeals Board. Applicants must be a general, electrical, plumbing or mechanical contractor or a registered engineer or architect.
Environmental and Natural Resources Advisory Committee
Volusia Growth Management Commission
Applications are available at volusia.org/advisory.
