Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Grants & Funding
2023 Global Entrepreneurship Network Small Business Growth Fund
October 11, 2023
APPLICATION CLOSES OCT. 27 @ 6 PM - The Global Entrepreneurship Network, with funding from Etsy and Progressive, is providing small-business owners the capital they need to make their next move through the Small Business Growth Fund.
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
Incubator Offers Fundamentals of Raising Capital Workshop
October 11, 2023
As part of its WOW Friday series, the Volusia County Business Incubator will host an in-person workshop, Fundamentals of Raising Capital 101.
Business News & Resources
Two Volusia Companies Make GrowFL 50 Florida Companies to Watch Honorees
October 11, 2023
GrowFL announced the 50 companies selected as 13th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Honorees.
Workforce Updates
City of Deltona Mayor Avila's 2023 Job Fair
October 03, 2023
The West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Deltona Mayor Santiago Avila, will host the 2023 Job Fair to provide job seekers with the opportunity to connect with potential employers in a variety of fields.
Innovation & Technology
SBA 2023 Cyber Summit
October 03, 2023
Safeguarding your business against cyber threats is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Join the Small Business Administration (SBA) for its Cyber Summit, where industry leaders, experts, and entrepreneurs converge to empower you with the knowledge and tools to protect your business from evolving digital risks.
Innovation & Technology
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October 03, 2023
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a collaboration between government and private industry to raise awareness about digital security and empower everyone to protect their personal data from digital forms of crime.
Economic Scene
2023 MakeMore Manufacturing Summit
October 03, 2023
The 2023 MakeMore Manufacturing Summit is an annual thought-leadership event that brings together the manufacturing ecosystem to help strengthen Florida’s manufacturing sector, including identifying and solving key issues.
Business News & Resources
2023 VMA Robot Brawl
October 03, 2023
Now in its fourth year, the Volusia Manufacturers Association (VMA) is hosting the 2023 Robot Brawl at Jackie Robinson Ballpark, 110 E. Orange Ave., Daytona Beach on Oct 14.
Aerospace/Aviation Updates
Attention Advanced Manufacturing, Aviation, IT & Cybersecurity Businesses - Spots Still Available
October 03, 2023
CareerSource Flagler Volusia will host a dynamic event showcasing the diverse and exciting career opportunities available to high school graduates in the advanced manufacturing, aerospace/aviation, and cybersecurity/IT industries.
Workforce Updates
Dept. of Labor Announces Proposal to Restore, Extend Overtime Protections to Low-Paid Salaried Workers
September 25, 2023
On Sept. 8, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would guarantee overtime pay for most salaried workers earning a certain amount.
