Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Grants & Funding
2024 FedEx® Small Business Grants Program
February 13, 2024
APPLICATION CLOSES APR. 01 @ 12 PM - Is your business based in the U.S.? Do you employ fewer than 99 individuals? Have you been in business for at least six months? Do you ship with FedEx, and have you been a customer since September 2023?
Marketing & Strategy
How to Market Sustainable Products
February 13, 2024
Many companies overestimate customers’ appetite for sustainable products, flooding the market with offerings that don’t sell.
Business News & Resources
DSC Offering Foundations of Professional Excellence Workshop
February 13, 2024
Daytona State College (DSC) is offering a new comprehensive professional development workshop.
Workforce Updates
Unlock Talent & Business Solutions with WorkLocal
February 06, 2024
WorkLocal is a free tool for employers to engage with active and passive job seekers interested in career advancement opportunities.
Business News & Resources
Find Educational Workshops & Networking Events in the VBR Calendar
February 06, 2024
Are you seeking to learn about funding opportunities, business planning, or marketing, or do you want to attend a local networking function?
Workforce Updates
Florida Atlantic Workforce Alliance (FAWA) Consortium on Feb. 21
February 06, 2024
The Florida Atlantic Workforce Alliance (FAWA) is a region-wide effort led by three workforce development boards that seeks to unite and align workforce development, education, economic development, and employers.
Entrepreneur Resources
2024 Launch Your Venture Pitch Competition
February 06, 2024
Do you have a groundbreaking business idea? Have you developed a concept that would revolutionize aviation, aerospace or engineering? Do you have what it takes to be the next Student-to-CEO?
Grants & Funding
BOSS Network “Invest in Progress” Grant Program
February 06, 2024
APPLICATION CLOSES FEB. 23 @ 5 PM - The BOSS Network is partnering with Sage for the grant of The BOSS Impact Fund.
Education News & Updates
Volusia County Schools Raises Graduation Rate to 91.6%
January 30, 2024
The Florida Department of Education has finalized and released the Federal Uniform Graduation Rate for 2022-23.
Workforce Updates
College & Career Expo 2024
January 30, 2024
Volusia County Schools and the Port Orange-South Daytona Chamber of Commerce (POSDCC) are hosting a Career & College Expo on Feb. 29.
