Biz Buzz: Chamber offers classes for future leaders

Ormond Beach Observer
Business

Also: New brokers and new bank

Chamber offers leadership training

Applications are now being accepted for The Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class, a program designed to train business people and citizens about the city.

Classes begin on March 28. There are seven half-day class meetings in April and May along with a team building project. The charge for the program is $200 for chamber members and $ 225 for nonmembers.

Topics include city government, education, health, leadership, improved business practices and team building. Class members will also shadow a community leader.

Applications are available online and at the Chamber office, 165 W. Granada Blvd. Call 677-3454.

Local Realtors receive brokers licenses

Partners Carol Sloat and R. E. Tonkinson have earned their brokers licenses. They will be working with Executive Realty Group LLC as broker associates. Tonkinson, a veteran and CPA in Pennsylvania for many years, started his real estate career in 2012. Sloat has more than 25 years in real estate and is certified to handle international real estate.

Banks has $50 million to lend

Intracoastal Bank held an official ribbon cutting on Jan. 22 for Volusia Banking Center, a new full-service bank at 2140 LPGA Blvd.

“The bank has reserved $50 million in liquidity for lending in the local community for the benefit of small businesses. History has proven that when small businesses grow, the local economy expands with it, and we want to be an integral part of the upward momentum in the local community,” said Rick Wells, senior lender.

The banking center is supported by state-of-the-art technology that is showcased on a tech bar including an iPad for customers to test virtual solutions, according to a statement from the bank.

The locally-owned bank also serves Flagler County. Visit facebook.com/intracoastalbank.