Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Export Resources
The ABCs of Exporting Roadshow
January 08, 2025
SelectFlorida is hosting a series of educational events in February designed to help small- to medium-sized enterprises expand into international markets and navigate global trade. The event will provide valuable insights and resources for businesses at various stages of export development.
Grants & Funding
$167M Available to Small Businesses through State Small Biz Credit Initiative
January 08, 2025
FloridaCommerce has announced an additional $167 million is available for small businesses through Florida’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). This capital program facilitates and expands access to funds for small businesses that would otherwise not be able to receive funding...
Entrepreneur Resources
Identify Trending Products for Your Ecommerce Biz
December 18, 2024
Finding trending products to sell online can be a game changer for your business. It’s all about understanding the market, knowing what consumers want, and being able to deliver a good customer experience at the right time.
Entrepreneur Resources
America’s Seed Fund Week Virtual Tour Coming in Feb.
December 18, 2024
America’s Seed Fund Week is a free online event to connect entrepreneurs across the nation working on advanced technologies and the organizations that support them to America’s Seed Fund, the country’s largest source of early-stage funding.
Workforce Updates
Discover a New Career at the City of DeLand Career Expo
December 18, 2024
Mark your calendar and explore new careers in the new year. The City of DeLand will host its second Citywide Career Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 25. The expo will be held at the Sanborn Activity Center, 815 S. Alabama Ave., DeLand.
Export Resources
U.S. Commercial Service Launches Export Solutions Chatbot
December 18, 2024
The International Trade Administration's U.S. Commercial Service has launched a new AI-powered chatbot available now on the Export Solutions Roadmap webpage.
Aerospace/Aviation Updates
Avelo Airlines Expands Service with Nonstop Route to Charlotte / Concord, NC
December 11, 2024
Avelo Airlines has expanded service at Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) with new exclusive nonstop routes to Charlotte’s Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA).
Business News & Resources
Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements Halted
December 11, 2024
A federal court has halted the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act’s beneficial ownership reporting requirements as of Dec. 4, 2024. This will remain in effect until the conclusion of legal proceedings.
Grants & Funding
FedEx Entrepreneur Fund and Boost Camp Program – Deadline to Apply Dec. 13
December 11, 2024
Applications for the FedEx Entrepreneur Fund and Boost Camp program, presented in collaboration with Hello Alice and the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), are open until Dec. 13.
Innovation & Technology
Path to a Patent Quarterly Series offered by the US Patent & Trademark Office
December 11, 2024
Do you have a new idea or invention and are looking to apply for a patent to protect your intellectual property (IP)? The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) provides a Path to a Patent quarterly series that covers everything from IP basics to patent searching.