Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Award Programs
Applications Open for the 2024 U.S. Chamber’s Top 100 Small Businesses
June 06, 2024
The CO—100 is an exclusive list of the 100 best and brightest small and mid-sized businesses in America. These are businesses to watch because they drive innovation, growth, and ingenuity in their communities and around the world.
Disaster Preparedness
Hurricane Preparedness for Business
June 04, 2024
Hurricane season officially starts June 1, 2024. Planning ahead for a disaster can save business owners thousands of dollars in lost revenue due to structural damage, content damage, interruption of operations and employee displacement.
Tourism Updates
Economic Impact of Tourism in Volusia County
May 30, 2024
Tourism figures for 2023 were announced at the Lodging & Hospitality Association of Volusia County’s National Travel & Tourism Week breakfast.
Disaster Preparedness
Storm Season Sales Tax Holiday Starts June 1
May 30, 2024
Businesses and consumers can purchase qualifying disaster preparedness supplies exempt from tax during the 2024 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday.
Grants & Funding
Fast Break for Small Business Grant Program
May 30, 2024
APPLICATION CLOSES SEPT. 13 @ 8 PM - Fast Break for Small Business has partnered with numerous basketball leagues to offer $3 million in grant funding and services to small businesses and emerging entrepreneurs.
Business News & Resources
Team Volusia Earns Accreditation from Int’l. Economic Development Council
May 30, 2024
The IEDC has announced that Team Volusia EDC has been certified as an Accredited Economic Development Organization.
Grants & Funding
Amazon’s 2024 Small Business Grant
May 22, 2024
APPLICATION CLOSES MAY 24 - Amazon Business (AB) is awarding over $250,000 in monetary grants and prizes to support the growth of 15 small businesses.
Grants & Funding
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant Program
May 22, 2024
APPLICATION CLOSES JUN. 28 - In partnership with Local Initiatives Support Corporation, the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready online resource is designed to give under-resourced small businesses the tools they need to help grow their business and thrive in today's digital economy.
Job Fairs
Volusia County and Partners to Host Job Fair
May 22, 2024
Multiple Volusia County government divisions will join the Florida Department of Health and CareerSource Flagler Volusia for a job fair.
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
How to Start, Grow, and Stay in Business
May 22, 2024
Join the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Daytona State College for an informative seminar designed to provide entrepreneurs with an overview of the foundational knowledge needed to start, grow, and stay in business.
