Through natural growth, merger, and acquisition, Adams, Cameron & Co. grew from a small realty in the 1960s, to the market leader in Volusia County, and looks to advances in technology to market an exciting future in home sales.

Halifax Paving weathered the downturn in the economy in 2008 with some fortunate government contracts, and a lot of perseverance, and now look to a brighter future.

Also: A company is adding 41 positions.

Steve McDonald took a leap of faith, a move from Chicago, to grow Fields Auto Group's Daytona Beach dealerships and has been busy, and happy, the whole trip.

Billie Jo Kaler made a gutsy decision to open Realty Pro Title during the height of the mortgage crisis in 2008, but it paid off tremendously.

Also: Pet Street to move into larger facility