Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Innovation & Technology
Volusia County Schools Unveils Solar STEM Bus
May 14, 2025
Volusia County Schools has unveiled its second STEM Bus. The solar-powered mobile learning lab was created to develop sixth grade students’ skills by providing innovative experiences that build upon classroom learning in STEM fields
Award Programs
Applications Open for the U.S. Chamber Top 100 Small Business Awards
May 14, 2025
Apply to the CO-100 awards program to earn your spot on CO-’s list of America’s top small businesses and a chance to win $25,000.
Grants & Funding
Growth Grants Offered by the National Association for the Self-Employed
May 14, 2025
National Association of Self-Employed (NASE) has awarded nearly $1 million to its members through the Growth Grants program through small business grants.
Grants & Funding
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant
May 14, 2025
Verizon’s Digital Ready Small Business program aims to provide free courses, mentorship, networking and grants for small businesses looking to stay competitive in the digital economy.
Economic Scene
Breeze Announces New Service to Akron-Canton
May 14, 2025
Breeze Airways has announced another new flight out of Daytona Beach International Airport.
Grants & Funding
Backing Small Business Disaster Recovery Grants Presented by Amex
May 07, 2025
The Backing Small Businesses grant program, supported by American Express, is expanding to support disaster recovery.
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
Navigating the Complexities of Tariff Policy
May 07, 2025
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is hosting a special briefing at 11:30 a.m. May 9 on the latest tariff policy updates
Economic Scene
Florida Shown to Have Highest Self-Employment Rate in U.S.
May 07, 2025
According to statistics released by the U.S. Census Bureau, Florida had the greatest per capita rate of self-employed individuals operating small unincorporated businesses in the nation.
Aerospace/Aviation Updates
First Embry-Riddle Students Set for Immediate Air Traffic Controller Employment Through New FAA Hiring Path
May 01, 2025
The first cohort of students in Embry?Riddle Aeronautical University’s (ERAU) air traffic control program is on track to bypass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Academy and head straight to FAA facilities for controller training.
Tourism Updates
Daytona Beach Area CVB to Host Community Tourism Listening Session
May 01, 2025
The Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) will continue with its series of Community Tourism Listening Sessions at noon May 20 at Daytona Lagoon Primer Water Park and Family Fun Center, 601 Earl St, Daytona Beach.
