News & Stories
May 14, 2025
Tune in to the May "Q" Breakfast
Tune in live at 8 a.m. on May 16 for the Volusia County Economic Development “Q” Breakfast featuring the topic "The Future Takes Flight in Volusia."
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May 4-10 is National Hurricane Preparedness Week
May 07, 2025
Hurricane season officially starts June 1, 2025. 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. Did you know that 25% of businesses don't reopen their doors post-disaster? We encourage all business owners to prepare their business for the season with the Volusia Prepares Business program checklist.
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Volusia County Realigns Business Incubator to Expand Support for Local Businesses, Startups, and Innovators
May 02, 2025
With the goal of serving the broader needs of the local business community and tailoring services to meet its evolving needs, the Volusia County Council voted to transition management of Volusia County's Business Incubator from the University of Central Florida (UCF) to the County's Economic Development Division on April 15.
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Beyond Bounds Wins Volusia Innovation Challenge
April 02, 2025
Online game development company Beyond Bounds Studios won first place in the 2025 Volusia Innovation Pitch Competition and Innovation Challenge at the Ocean Center on March 27.
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Volusia County Economic Development 4th Quarter 2024 Report Available
February 24, 2025
The Volusia County Economic Development “Q Book” quarterly report for the fourth quarter of 2024 is now available.
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Tune in to the February "Q" Breakfast
February 03, 2025
Tune in live at 8 a.m. on Feb. 14 for the Volusia County Economic Development “Q” Breakfast featuring a panel discussion on "Hidden Successes: Uncovering the Innovators Driving Growth in Volusia County."
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Aspiring Entrepreneurs Encouraged to Apply for the 2025 Volusia Innovation Challenge
January 08, 2025
Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Volusia Innovation Challenge, offering an opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and small business owners to pitch their business product/concept.
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Introducing the Business Acuity Program
December 02, 2024
A new program developed for small businesses and entrepreneurs has been launched by the Volusia County Public Library and the Division of Economic Development.
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Shop Volusia on Small Business Saturday
November 26, 2024
The holiday season is in full swing, and Saturday, Nov. 30, is the day dedicated to encouraging consumers to shop and support small businesses.
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Volusia County Economic Development 3rd Quarter 2024 Report Available
November 22, 2024
The report highlights the impact of the outdoor recreation economy at the national, state and county levels.
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