Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Grants & Funding
DoorDash/Hello Alice Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund
June 14, 2023
APPLICATION CLOSES JUNE 30 @ 6 PM - Disasters are unpredictable — but critical support shouldn’t be. The average small business loses $3,000 every day they remain closed due to a natural disaster.
Innovation & Technology
How AI Will Accelerate the Circular Economy
June 14, 2023
Despite living on a planet with finite resources, our economy remains largely linear and full of single-use products.
Disaster Preparedness
My Safe Florida Home’s Hurricane Readiness $10,000 Grant Program
June 14, 2023
The My Safe Florida Home program was enacted by the Florida Legislature to help single-family homeowners protect their homes against hurricanes.
Economic Reports
Florida Well Positioned to Weather a National Recession
June 14, 2023
“Economically speaking, we have our flashlights, batteries, food and water,” according to Sean Snaith, an economist at the University of Central Florida, upon the release of the latest quarterly UCF Florida Metro Forecast.
Business News & Resources
Ormond Beach SCORE Partnership for a 'Business Assistance Center'
June 14, 2023
The Ormond Beach Economic Development Department has announced a new partnership with SCORE Volusia Flagler.
Export Resources
Export Readiness for the Underserved Business Community
June 06, 2023
The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. (EXIM) Division of Minority and Women-Owned Business is hosting a free webinar to provide information on exporting resources to help you navigate the global marketplace.
Disaster Preparedness
2023 Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
June 06, 2023
The start of hurricane season is the time to plan, assess, and take action to ensure residences and businesses are prepared in the event of a disaster. This year, the state’s Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday will extend to two separate two-week holiday periods: May 27 through June 9 and August 26 through September 8.
Job Fairs
Volusia County Public Works Job Fair
June 06, 2023
Volusia County’s Department of Public Works is hosting a job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 15 at 3771 W. International Speedway, Daytona Beach.
Grants & Funding
Hurricane Ian SBA Working Capital Disaster Loan Deadline June 29
June 06, 2023
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is encouraging small businesses, agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and private nonprofit organizations with economic losses due to Hurricane Ian that occurred from Sept. 23 through Nov. 4, 2022, to apply for working capital disaster loans before the June 29 deadline.
Veteran Resources
Stand Down Veterans Resource Expo & Job Fair
June 06, 2023
Volusia County’s Division of Veterans Services will host its annual Veterans Stand Down event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 9, in the Hester Building at the Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand.
