Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Grants & Funding
Stacy’s Rise Project Grant for Food & Beverage Women Founders
November 28, 2023
APPLICATION CLOSES DEC. 01 - Created to help bridge the funding gap for women founders, the Stacy’s Rise Project™ has been connecting and empowering small business owners for years.
Innovation & Technology
FloridaCommerce Announces 30-Day Public Comment Period for BEAD
November 28, 2023
FloridaCommerce has announced that a 30-day public comment period for the State of Florida’s Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Initial Proposal Volume I has begun.
Economic Reports
ICYMI: Watch the Nov. 17 "Q" Breakfast
November 20, 2023
In case you missed it, watch the Volusia County Economic Development "Q" Breakfast that featured an Economic Outlook 2024 presentation by Jerry Parrish, PhD, Chief Economist for the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
Why Good Accounting Matters at Tax Time
November 20, 2023
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will host a webinar as part of its Strategy Studio series on Why Good Accounting Matters at Tax Time.
Industry News & Updates
2024 Manufacturing Industry Outlook
November 20, 2023
In 2023, the U.S. manufacturing industry capitalized on the momentum generated by three significant pieces of legislation that were signed into law in 2021 and 2022.
Business News & Resources
Support Local Business – Shop Small Business Saturday
November 20, 2023
The holiday season is in full swing, and Saturday, Nov. 25, is the day dedicated to encouraging consumers to shop and support small businesses.
Innovation & Technology
Resource Guide for Developing a Resilient Supply Chain Risk Management Plan
November 14, 2023
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released a new resource guide.
Workforce Updates
Warehouses Are Calling in the Gig Workers
November 14, 2023
The gig economy is starting to reach into the warehouse.
Business News & Resources
Get Ready for the 10 Biggest Business Trends of 2024
November 14, 2023
With the general global economic downturn predicted to get worse before it gets better, companies are likely to remain cautious when it comes to spending and investing in radical new ideas in 2024.
Entrepreneur Resources
Kauffman FastTrac Applications Now Being Accepted
November 14, 2023
An affiliate partner of the Kauffman FastTrac program, Ormond Beach Economic Development has announced that applications are being accepted for the next cohort.