5A - Identifying Local Opportunities

1.)
“New Smyrna Beach Middle School evacuated after transformer fire near kitchen”
https://www.news-journalonline.com/news/20190910/new-smyrna-beach-middle-school-evacuated-after-transformer-fire-near-kitchen
- A transformer exploded in the cafeteria, causing a fire.  Everyone was evacuated from the school while the firefighters addressed the issue.
- The problem is that the transformer did not operate correctly, thus this opens the door for the government to require scheduled operation checks to ensure this would work. If an electrical company puts a bid, they can potentially get a contract.
- The problem is a city/school issue. 

2.)
“Palm Coast Approves Grand Landings’ Growth to 890 Homes and Possible Future Apartments”
https://flaglerlive.com/140139/grand-landings/
- The city of Palm Coast approved an expansion of the current development in the area known as “Grand Landings.”  They approved up to 890 potential homes.
- The problem is that the developers are going to need people to live in these houses and apartments. A network of agents or marketers would be in high demand during this time.
- Grand Landings is experiencing the problem.

3.)
“Tuesday Briefing: Intracoastal Waterway Cleanup, Tammy Almond in Court, Apollo’s 50th, Stetson Recital”
https://flaglerlive.com/143270/lw-190910/
- The city of Palm Coast sponsored the Intracoastal cleanup which involved over 300 families and groups. 
- The problem is that there is a demand for a cleaner Intracoastal, and the demand is not being filled throughout the year. A potential opportunity for an environmental cleanup company.
- This is a community problem.
4.)
“Dissatisfied, Beverly Beach Quits Waste Pro and Returns to Flagler Beach’s Garbage Haulers”
https://flaglerlive.com/139284/beverly-beach-waste-pro/
- The residents of Beverly Beach were upset at the service of Waste Pro, so they dumped them and moved back with Flagler Beach’s service. 
- The problem is that the residents of Beverly Beach do not have many options regarding waste management, and are not fully happy with either service.  Perhaps a low-cost model could move into the tiny town and solve the issue.
- This is a problem of Beverly Beach and its residents.
5.)
“Flagler Beach Fireworks and “Fabulous Fourth” Parade on July 4”
https://flaglerlive.com/24603/flagler-beach-fireworks-parade-schedule/
- Palm Coast and Flagler Beach host a fireworks show every year on July 4th to celebrate our independence. 
- Both cities need a supplier for the fireworks.  This can create competition among firework manufacturers to sell the product to the city.
- Problem for both of the cities.