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Commission proclaims October as Manufacturing Month; VMA highlights FAME apprenticeship program and robotics event

5964165 · October 1, 2025
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Mayor Derek Henry proclaimed October 2025 as Manufacturing Month and the Volusia Manufacturing Association (VMA) presented its FAME apprenticeship program and announced the sixth annual robot-brawl event at Embry-Riddle on Oct. 11.

The Daytona Beach City Commission issued a proclamation Oct. 1 declaring October 2025 as Manufacturing Month in recognition of the sector’s local economic role, and representatives of the Volusia Manufacturing Association used the presentation slot to describe workforce programs and upcoming events.

Mayor Derek Lehi Henry read the proclamation noting that manufacturing supports more than 12,000 jobs in Volusia County and contributes more than…

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