Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Job Fairs
FitUSA Job Fair Happening Mar. 18
March 13, 2023
FitUSA Manufacturing, a veteran-owned manufacturer of high-end custom athletic and performance wear, professional sports jerseys, uniforms, and custom products is hosting a job fair from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Mar. 18 at its new Deland location at 801 E. International Speedway Blvd.
Workforce Updates
What is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit?
March 13, 2023
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit available to employers who invest in American job seekers who have consistently faced barriers to employment such as qualified veterans, ex-felons, long-term family assistance recipients or long-term unemployment recipients.
Categories
SBA Disaster Loans Still Available for Hurricanes Ian & Nicole
March 10, 2023
Businesses affected by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole still have time to apply for disaster assistance loans from the Small Business Administration (SBA).
Events, Expos & Trade Shows
2023 West Volusia Economic Forum
March 06, 2023
The West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the 2023 West Volusia Economic Forum from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 5.
Entrepreneur Resources
VBR Presentation at 1 Million Cups
March 06, 2023
Join Volusia County Division of Economic Development Business Specialist Katrina Friel at 1 Million Cups for a presentation on Volusia Business Resources (VBR), a collaboration of local area economic development stakeholders responding to the needs of Volusia County businesses.
Grants & Funding
WomensNet Food & Beverage Grant Opportunity
March 06, 2023
APPLICATION CLOSES MARCH 31 - Are you a woman-owned food and beverage business?
Aerospace/Aviation Updates
Space Florida and Florida First Capital Finance Corporation Partnership
March 06, 2023
Florida First Capital Finance Corporation (FFC) and Space Florida announced a strategic partnership to help develop and grow Florida’s vital space/aerospace supply chain businesses.
Tourism Updates
Florida’s Tourism Industry Will Continue Post-COVID Recovery
March 06, 2023
A report from Visit Florida showed that Florida had approximately 33.2 million visitors during the fourth quarter of 2022.
Infrastructure
Florida Department of Transportation Hosts Meeting Feb. 28
February 27, 2023
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host a community meeting at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at the LPGA International Clubhouse, 1000 Champions Drive, for the public to learn about a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study for LPGA Boulevard from International Speedway Boulevard/U.S. 92 to Williamson Boulevard.
Aerospace/Aviation Updates
Embry-Riddle and Amerijet Collaborate on Pilot Pathway Program
February 27, 2023
Amerijet International Airlines announced the launch of its Pilot Pathway Program with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU).
