Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Disaster Preparedness
Community Engagement Series Announced for Transform386
July 03, 2023
Volusia County Government has been awarded $328.9 million in Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to spearhead a comprehensive and enduring recovery initiative called Transform386.
Business News & Resources
Florida Ranks No. 4 in State Business Tax Climate Index
July 03, 2023
The Tax Foundation’s State Business Tax Climate Index enables business leaders, government policymakers and taxpayers to gauge how their states’ tax systems compare.
Workforce Updates
How to Implement a Four-Day Work Week (According to this Biz)
July 03, 2023
Once an employee fantasy, the shortened work week has gained serious traction, with small businesses leading adoption.
Entrepreneur Resources
Business Model Canvas Workshop
July 03, 2023
The Business Model Canvas is a strategic management tool to define and communicate a business idea or concept.
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program
July 03, 2023
To help provide a level playing field for women business owners, the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) federal contract program, which is administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA).
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
Developing a Three-Year Financial Forecast
June 26, 2023
SCORE Volusia/Flagler is hosting a webinar designed to show small-business owners how to estimate monthly sales and expenses utilizing a free SCORE forecasting template.
Workforce Updates
Should You Claim the Employee Retention Credit?
June 26, 2023
Small businesses looking to take advantage of the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) must first assess whether it is appropriate for them to pursue.
Tourism Updates
CoolCraft Summer Kickoffs in West Volusia
June 26, 2023
Organized by the West Volusia Tourism Advertising Authority, the second annual CoolCraft Summer has kicked off featuring 17 “CoolCrafter” artisans who have poured their hearts into crafting the finest CoolCraft refreshments.
Grants & Funding
Hello Alice Small Business Growth Fund – Round Two
June 26, 2023
APPLICATION CLOSES JULY 21 @ 6 PM - Hello Alice – in partnership with the Global Entrepreneurship Network and 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
U.S. Chamber's Doing Business with Big Business
June 19, 2023
In the next edition of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Strategy Studio, explore the ins and outs of working with big businesses as a small business owner.
