Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Economic Development Updates
Florida Council of 100 Unveils “Beyond Sunshine” Strategy to Propel Florida Job and GDP Growth
July 10, 2024
The Florida Council of 100 has announced a first-of-its-kind economic development strategy to harness the private sector and propel Florida into a new era of success.
Business News & Resources
Independent Retailer Month: An Opportunity For Small Businesses
July 10, 2024
Did you know that July is Independent Retailer Month?
Workforce Updates
CareerSource Brevard and CareerSource Flagler Volusia Workforce Boards Merge
July 10, 2024
CareerSource Brevard (CSB) and CareerSource Flagler Volusia (CSFV) have consolidated their workforce boards to become a new board, CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia (CSBFV).
Events, Expos & Trade Shows
FABTECH Metal Forming, Fabricating, Welding and Finishing Event Comes to Florida
July 02, 2024
FloridaMakes, the official NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) representative in Florida, has announced its partnership with FABTECH.
Grants & Funding
WomensNet Grant Opportunity for Women-Owned Animal Service Businesses
July 02, 2024
APPLICATION CLOSES JULY 31 - WomensNet is offering its monthly business specific $10,000 grant to women owners of animal focused businesses.
Economic Reports
2024 State of Small Business
July 02, 2024
Each year, Guidant Financial publishes its’ Small Business Trends report that provides a pulse on small business owners and entrepreneurs uncovering their top motivations, challenges, and financing trends.
Business News & Resources
Freedom Month Sales Tax Holiday
July 02, 2024
Consumers can purchase qualifying recreation and outdoor items, and admissions to entertainment and cultural events exempt from tax during the 2024 Freedom Month Sales Tax Holiday.
Tourism Updates
West Volusia Tourism’s CoolCraft Summer Begins June 28
June 26, 2024
West Volusia Tourism’s award-winning beverage competition, CoolCraft Summer, is returning.
Workforce Updates
Volusia County May Labor Statistics
June 26, 2024
Volusia County’s unemployment rate increased slightly from 3% a year prior to 3.3% as of May 2024.
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
Trade Logistic Basics - A Primer for Understanding the Movement of Goods
June 26, 2024
One of the biggest hurdles to small business growth and profitability is a lack of effective management of trade logistics.
