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What Small Businesses Need to Know about the Corporate Transparency Act
January 03, 2024
Whether you’re considering starting a business or are already a business owner, you need to be aware of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).
Business News & Resources
Corporate Transparency Act that May Impact Your Business
January 03, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) took another major step in support of U.S. government efforts to crack down on illicit finance and enhance corporate transparency.
Business News & Resources
5 Ways New Tax Changes Could Affect Small Business Owners in 2024
January 03, 2024
In 2024, small business owners will have to deal with a federal tax code that's largely in limbo.
Workforce Updates
Volusia County November Labor Statistics
January 03, 2024
Volusia County’s unemployment rate increased slightly from 2.9% a year prior to 3.3%.
Industry News & Updates
Warehouse Construction Recovery Expected in 2024
January 03, 2024
Updated research by Interact Analysis shows that warehouse construction is showing signs of recovering.
Business News & Resources
Announcement from the Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce of Central Florida and West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce
December 28, 2023
On December 18, 2023, the West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida officially agreed to transfer the entire membership database from the West Volusia Regional Chamber to the Hispanic Chamber due to the dissolution of the former.
County & Municipal News
City of Ormond Beach Receives $1.6M from FL Job Growth Grant Fund
December 20, 2023
Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $6.5 million through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) to support key infrastructure improvements that will help bridge supply chain gaps and increase access to industrial sites.
Tourism Updates
Stetson Mansion One of USA Today’s 10Best
December 20, 2023
Stetson Mansion, now known as “The Christmas Mansion,” has been voted No. 2 in the 2023 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest for Best Holiday Historic Home Tour.
Grants & Funding
DoorDash/Hello Alice Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund
December 20, 2023
APPLICATION CLOSES DEC. 31 @ 6PM - To help restaurants recover in times of critical need, DoorDash, partnering with Hello Alice, is offering the Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund.
Grants & Funding
SBA’s New Small-Business Lending Advisory Committee
December 20, 2023
A first-of-its-kind committee could provide a megaphone for entrepreneurs interested in spurring more small-business lending and offer a new chance to weigh in on the fate of small-business lending.