Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Grants & Funding
Faire Offering $5,000 Grant Credit to Stock Your New Retail Shop
January 31, 2025
Do you own an independent retail store that opened within the last year — or plan to open this year? You may qualify for the Faire Small-Business Grant.
Entrepreneur Resources
How to Start a Business with the Le Launch Entrepreneurial Board Game Seminar
January 31, 2025
In this interactive seminar presented by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Daytona State College (DSC), you will learn about starting a business, while having fun playing the Le Launch entrepreneurial board game.
Economic Scene
Florida is the Best State to Start a Business in 2025, Per Study
January 31, 2025
Wallethub compared the 50 states across 25 key indicators of startup success to determine the most fertile grounds in which to launch and grow an enterprise. The findings show that Florida is the best state for starting a business...
Grants & Funding
WomensNet Grant for Women-Owned Trade Skills Businesses
January 22, 2025
Are you a woman-owned trade services business? WomensNet is offering its monthly business specific $10,000 grant for auto mechanics, carpentry, welding & fabrication, heating & cooling, trucking & transportation, commercial & residential construction, plumbing, farming, and remodeling.
Economic Scene
SBA Extends Deadline to Apply for Physical Disaster Loans from Hurricane Milton
January 22, 2025
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended the deadline for businesses, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters impacted by Hurricane Milton to apply for Physical Disaster Loans (PDL). The new deadline is March 7.
Supply Chain
Navigating Supply Chain Issues: Understanding the Impact of Scheduled Delivery on Business Operation
January 15, 2025
In today’s complex global market, supply chain challenges can significantly impact business operations. Join the Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council and the SBA for an insightful webinar that delves into the role of scheduled delivery in mitigating supply chain issues and ensuring operational efficiency.
Export Resources
Doing Business in Costa Rica & Guatemala
January 15, 2025
Join the U.S. Commercial Service and SelectFlorida for a webinar to learn more about navigating trade opportunities with Costa Rica and Guatemala at 11 a.m. Jan. 23.
Disaster Preparedness
DoorDash Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund
January 15, 2025
Disasters are unpredictable — but critical support shouldn’t be. The average small business loses $3,000 every day it remains closed due to a natural disaster.
Disaster Preparedness
SBA Recovery Center Opens to Aid Businesses with Economic Losses from Hurricane Milton
January 15, 2025
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened a Business Recovery Center at the Deltona Regional Library to support small businesses and private nonprofit organizations that suffered economic losses due to Hurricane Milton.
Business News & Resources
Consumer Sentiment Survey Shows Floridians Upbeat about Economy
January 08, 2025
Florida consumers finished 2024 on a very positive note, as University of Florida (UF) researchers found attitudes toward the economy in the state improved substantially in December.
