Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Export Resources
Expand Your Export Business in the Dominican Republic
August 17, 2021
The Dominican Republic holds vast opportunities for Florida companies interested in increasing their footprint in the largest economy in the Caribbean.
Entrepreneur Resources
Business Modeling Boot Camp
August 17, 2021
New business ideas are always exciting, but they are not always viable.
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
New Pooled Employer 401k Plans for Small Business Employers
August 17, 2021
Congress passed the SECURE ACT in 2019, and in so doing created a 401(k) vehicle called a Pooled Employer Plan (PEP).
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
How To Start A Home-Based Cottage Food Business
August 17, 2021
The Cottage Food Law allows food entrepreneurs to operate small food businesses and produce a variety of food products that are low risk from a food safety standpoint, if prepared properly in an unlicensed and uninspected kitchen, while protecting public health to the greatest extent possible.
Workforce Updates
Teen Unemployment Rate Under 10% For Third Straight Month
August 17, 2021
Historically, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate (UE) for teens (age 16-19) has typically been much higher than that for adults (age 20 and older).
Economic Reports
Volusia County Economic Development Second Quarter 2021 Report Now Available
August 17, 2021
The Volusia County Economic Development “Q Book” Quarterly Report for the second quarter of 2021 is now available.
COVID-19 Updates
Video Playback: Updated Covid Tax Credits and PPP Loan Forgiveness
August 10, 2021
Small-business owners may benefit from two recent updates to federal programs aimed at helping respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Economic Reports
Latest Florida & Metro Forecast Report
August 10, 2021
The University of Central Florida’s Institute for Economic Forecasting has released its latest Florida & Metro Forecast as of July 2021.
Workforce Updates
Mayor’s Career Fair Postponed to November
August 10, 2021
Presented by the Holly Hill Chamber of Commerce and Auxilium Manus DEO Corporation, the Mayor’s Career Fair has been postponed until Nov. 10 due to the recent spike in COVID cases.
Workforce Updates
The Mystery of Missing Workers Explained
August 10, 2021
At the height of the pandemic, 23 million Americans were unemployed. Since then about half have found work, yet millions of jobs remain unfilled across the nation.
