Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
County & Municipal News
Volunteers needed for Sept. 16 International Coastal Cleanup
July 25, 2023
Volusia County residents can participate in the International Coastal Cleanup at their choice of more than 20 sites along the beach, Halifax River and Indian River from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16.
Tourism Updates
Daytona Beach Area CVB to Host Community Tourism Listening Session
July 25, 2023
The Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) will continue with its series of Community Tourism Listening Sessions at noon Aug. 15 at the News-Journal Center, 221 N. Beach St, Daytona Beach.
Veteran Resources
Veterans Entrepreneurship Initiative Launch Cohort Sept. 12
July 25, 2023
Join the Veterans Entrepreneurship Initiative (VEI) for its Fall 2023 cohort-based training program, VEI Launch.
Veteran Resources
New SBA Military Spouse Business Program
July 25, 2023
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced a new training program to help military spouses looking to start or grow a business.
Grants & Funding
Fearless Strivers Grant Contest for Black Women-Owned Businesses
July 25, 2023
APPLICATION CLOSES AUG. 31 - Black women-owned businesses are vital to the economy yet receive less than one percent of venture capital funding.
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
Optimizing the Hybrid Work Environment
July 25, 2023
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s next Strategy Studio virtual session will explore strategies and best practices for maximizing productivity and collaboration in a hybrid work environment.
Workforce Updates
ERAU Becomes Florida’s First and Only University to Earn NACEP Accreditation
July 17, 2023
The National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) has granted initial accreditation to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s (ERAU) Gaetz Aerospace Institute, which offers STEM-related college programs to high school students throughout the nation, making it the first program of its kind in the state to earn this recognition.
Aerospace/Aviation Updates
DAB Generates $3.2 Billion in Economic Impact
July 17, 2023
Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) is a major economic engine for the region. According to the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) 2022 economic impact study, the county-managed airport generates $3.2 billion in economic impact for the region annually.
Events, Expos & Trade Shows
Florida SBDC Network Small Business Success Summit
July 17, 2023
Registration is open for the 2023 Florida SBDC Network Small Business Success Summit, August 2-3 in Fort Lauderdale.
Events, Expos & Trade Shows
DeLand Chamber Brand 2023 Mega Event
July 17, 2023
The DeLand & Greater West Volusia Chamber of Commerce will host a Marketing & Innovation Convention and Small Business Expo on July 28.
