Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Grants & Funding
Growth Grants Offered by the National Association for the Self-Employed
March 06, 2025
The National Association of Self-Employed (NASE) is offering $4,000 grants can be used for marketing, advertising, hiring employees, expanding facilities and other specific business needs. *Note: Eligibility requirements include membership of NASE.
Entrepreneur Resources
Learn How to Protect Your Intellectual Property
March 06, 2025
Intellectual property rights can cover a wide array of legal protections entrepreneurs may need to protect their unique products and services, branding, the company’s reputation and other intellectual assets.
Economic Reports
Florida TaxWatch Economic Forecasts Continued Growth for the State
March 06, 2025
Florida TaxWatch, a government spending watchdog group, produces quarterly economic forecasts projecting economic development in Florida, along with analysis provided by the consulting firm Regional Economic Consulting Group. The forecast based on the third quarter of 2024 showed steady growth through 2030.
Workforce Updates
Attention Job Seekers & Manufacturers: Attend the Manufacturing Job Fair on March 27
March 06, 2025
CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia (CSBFV), in partnership with Florida FAME (Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education) Sunshine Chapter, is hosting a manufacturing job fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 27 at the Advanced Technology Center.
Business News & Resources
Volusia County Manufacturer, SOLACE Boats, Receives 2025 Innovation Award
February 27, 2025
Edgewater boat manufacturer SOLACE Boats received its second Innovation Award in just 5 years at this year's Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show.
Business News & Resources
2025 Small Business Outlook
February 27, 2025
Wondering what other small businesses are seeing when considering the year ahead? A recent survey by fin-tech company Bluevine Inc. may help provide some insight.
Grants & Funding
Are You Ready to Seek Funds for Your Business?
February 27, 2025
Explore Volusia Business Resource's Funding Readiness Center (FRC) for guidance to help you prepare for your funding journey.
Business News & Resources
Florida's Statewide Work-Based Learning Network is Live in Xello
February 27, 2025
The Future of Work Florida has launched a statewide Work-Based Learning (WBL) network in Xello.
Industry News & Updates
Florida’s Manufacturing Dominance Continues to Flourish
February 19, 2025
In a recent speech to the Florida Senate Committee on Commerce and Tourism, Florida Commerce Secretary Alex Kelly stated Florida’s dominance in manufacturing continues to outpace nearly all other states.
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
C-Suite to Main Street – A Masterclass in Thriving through Change
February 19, 2025
Join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for C-Suite to Main Street: A Masterclass in Thriving Through Change.
