Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Census Updates
Volusia County Population Grows 12% Since 2010 Census
August 31, 2021
The U.S. Census Bureau’s America Counts program has launched a state-by-state look at the demographic changes with the new 2020 Census results.
Economic Development Updates
Cookies Bringing Florida Headquarters to Deland
August 31, 2021
COOKIES LLC, a leading provider of top-of-the-line cannabis products, announced on Aug. 30 they are embarking on a project in DeLand to launch their Florida headquarters, a project that will represent a $100 million capital investment and eventually bring 400 jobs to the community.
Index Updates
Producer Price Index Reflects Highest Year-Over-Year Increase
August 24, 2021
July’s Producer Price Index (PPI), at the final demand level, showed the largest year-over-year percentage increase since the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) began publishing the data set in November 2010.
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
National Small Business Week Virtual Summit
August 24, 2021
For more than 50 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week (NSBW), which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Workforce Updates
Is A Remote Work Option Right for Your Business?
August 24, 2021
Data from a recent Zapier survey of 1,000 remote knowledge workers from small businesses across the United States showed that much of their time is spent on tasks that aren’t core to their job function, drastically reducing their ability to do impactful work.
Workforce Updates
DSC Offers Electric Systems Training
August 24, 2021
Daytona State College’s Center for Business & Industry is offering its Electrical Systems course from Sept. 7 to Dec. 2 at the Advanced Technology Center.
Entrepreneur Resources
Develop and Launch Your Business Idea with Kaufman FASTTRAC
August 24, 2021
Are you an entrepreneur ready to get started or a small business seeking insight?
Business News & Resources
Greater Daytona Beach/Volusia County Assets and Business Advantages Featured in Florida Trend
August 24, 2021
Florida Trend subscribers were provided with a close-up view of the aspects of living and doing business in the Greater Daytona Beach/Volusia County region.
Business News & Resources
Two Volusia Enterprises Selected as Finalists in GrowFL’s Florida Companies to Watch Competition
August 24, 2021
GrowFL has announced the names of 82 companies that are in the running to become the 11th class of GrowFL’s Florida Companies to Watch honorees.
County & Municipal News
Community Redevelopment Area Grants Available for Holly Hill Businesses
August 17, 2021
In 1996, the City of Holly Hill established the Holly Hill Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) District.
