Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
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.
Economic Reports
2024 Fed Report on Small Business Credit
May 22, 2024
While revenue and employment growth held mostly steady in 2023, more than nine in 10 firms experienced either a financial or operational challenge, often creating a need to look outside for funding.
Economic Reports
ICYMI: Watch the May 17 “Q” Breakfast Update
May 22, 2024
In case you missed it, watch the Volusia County Economic Development “Q” Breakfast that featured a panel discussion on the “Downtown Effect on Volusia’s Economy”.
Housing & Real Estate
UF/IFAS Extension Volusia County Offers Homebuyer Classes
May 14, 2024
Are you ready to purchase a home?
