Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Business News & Resources
Florida Chamber Predicts Robust Growth for Florida in 2025
February 06, 2025
The Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation is predicting that Florida is poised for robust economic growth in 2025 that will outpace the rest of the nation.
Disaster Preparedness
SBA to Host Informational Sessions on Mitigation Strategies and Loan Assistance
February 06, 2025
The Small Business Administration (SBA) will host a virtual informational session to help Volusia County homeowners and business owners understand how they may strengthen their properties against future hazards and access SBA loans for mitigation improvements.
Grants & Funding
Boundless Futures EmpowerHER Quarterly Grant; Deadline is Feb. 15
February 06, 2025
APPLICATION CLOSES FEB. 15 @ 11:59 PM - Boundless Futures Foundation (BFF) empowers, embraces, and elevates female entrepreneurs through grants to new businesses and likeminded nonprofits. BFF grants are awarded directly to female entrepreneurs who are using their businesses to solve social issues through their product or business model.
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
FloridaMakes Webinar to Provide Updates to the Manufacturing R&D Tax Credit
February 06, 2025
FloridaMakes will provide an update on the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit and required capitalization. The webinar covers the basics of the R&D Tax Credit, including what qualifies as research and development activities, the benefits of the credit and the eligibility criteria.
Workforce Updates
Sparton DeLeon Springs Hiring Event
February 06, 2025
CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia is hosting a hiring event for Sparton DeLeon Springs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 11 at the Orange City Career Center, 846 Saxon Blvd.
Grants & Funding
Faire Offering $5,000 Grant Credit to Stock Your New Retail Shop
January 31, 2025
APPLICATION CLOSES MAR. 31 - Do you own an independent retail store that opened within the last year — or plan to open this year? You may qualify for the Faire Small-Business Grant.
Entrepreneur Resources
How to Start a Business with the Le Launch Entrepreneurial Board Game Seminar
January 31, 2025
In this interactive seminar presented by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Daytona State College (DSC), you will learn about starting a business, while having fun playing the Le Launch entrepreneurial board game.
Economic Scene
Florida is the Best State to Start a Business in 2025, Per Study
January 31, 2025
Wallethub compared the 50 states across 25 key indicators of startup success to determine the most fertile grounds in which to launch and grow an enterprise. The findings show that Florida is the best state for starting a business...
Grants & Funding
WomensNet Grant for Women-Owned Trade Skills Businesses
January 22, 2025
APPLICATION CLOSES JAN. 31 - Are you a woman-owned trade services business? WomensNet is offering its monthly business specific $10,000 grant for auto mechanics, carpentry, welding & fabrication, heating & cooling, trucking & transportation, commercial & residential construction, plumbing, farming, and remodeling.
Economic Scene
SBA Extends Deadline to Apply for Physical Disaster Loans from Hurricane Milton
January 22, 2025
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended the deadline for businesses, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters impacted by Hurricane Milton to apply for Physical Disaster Loans (PDL). The new deadline is March 7.
