Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Export Resources
Medical Technologies Virtual Business Matchmaking - Latin America
September 19, 2022
Latin America’s total purchasing power is among the largest in the world and health expenditures per capita are expected to continue increasing throughout the region.
Award Programs
2022 VMA Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
September 12, 2022
Nominations are being accepted for the Volusia Manufacturing Association (VMA) 41st Anniversary Awards Celebration.
Disaster Preparedness
September is National Preparedness Month
September 12, 2022
National Preparedness Month is observed every September.
Business News & Resources
Florida Ranked 9th in Nation for Economic Growth Potential
September 12, 2022
In U.S. News & World Report's annual Best States rankings, Florida has been ranked 10th overall. Data points used to measure how well states are performing for their citizens include health care, education, economy, infrastructure, opportunity, fiscal stability, crime and corrections, and natural environment.
Workforce Updates
DSC Offers Basic Pneumatics Course this Fall
September 12, 2022
The Advanced Technology Center at Daytona State College will offer a Basic Pneumatics Systems course from Sept. 26 to Dec. 14.
Housing & Real Estate
US Housing Markets Are Slowing. Is Florida the Exception?
September 12, 2022
After two years of near-nonstop growth, housing prices may have finally peaked in some U.S. cities, according to data from Florida Atlantic University (FAU).
Economic Reports
The Shape of Consumer Spending
September 12, 2022
In recent months, consumers worldwide likely feel caught between two minds, splurge or save, and this mindset depends on where you look across the world.
Industry News & Updates
VMA Plant Tours are Back
September 06, 2022
After a long hiatus, the Volusia Manufacturers Association (VMA) is restarting its Plant Tours. Are you interested in touring some of Volusia County’s manufacturing facilities?
Export Resources
Discover Global Markets: The Blue Economy
September 06, 2022
Join the U.S. Commercial Service (USCS) at Discover Global Markets: The Blue Economy from Sept. 20-22 in Providence, Rhode Island. The USCS’s in-country specialists can consult with and connect your business to specific, actionable opportunities in marine renewables, commercial marine, port technology and services, maritime security and defense, ocean sciences, and other related industries.
Grants & Funding
New Small Business Grant Program for Hispanic-Owned Businesses
September 06, 2022
APPLICATION CLOSED - The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with UPS, is providing small business grants to majority Hispanic-owned businesses with an active EIN or ITIN number.