Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Innovation & Technology
Attention Fintech Startups: Visa Everywhere Initiative 2023 Competition
June 19, 2023
APPLICATION CLOSES JUNE 26 - The Visa Everywhere Initiative 2023 competition is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative fintech startups to the world and provides a premier global platform to demonstrate ground-breaking solutions.
Workforce Updates
Volusia County Division of Corrections Workforce Re-entry Program
June 19, 2023
The Volusia County Division of Corrections’ (VCDoC) Re-entry Program is dedicated to creating job opportunities for individuals being released from its facilities.
Grants & Funding
Famous Amos Ingredients for Success Grant
June 14, 2023
APPLICATION CLOSES JUNE 25 - Ingredients for Success is a grant and mentorship program awarding $50,000 to each of three entrepreneurs. Famous Amos launched the initiative in honor of the brand’s founder, Wally Amos, to create pathways for Black business owners to thrive.
Grants & Funding
DoorDash/Hello Alice Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund
June 14, 2023
APPLICATION CLOSES JUNE 30 @ 6 PM - Disasters are unpredictable — but critical support shouldn’t be. The average small business loses $3,000 every day they remain closed due to a natural disaster.
Innovation & Technology
How AI Will Accelerate the Circular Economy
June 14, 2023
Despite living on a planet with finite resources, our economy remains largely linear and full of single-use products.
Disaster Preparedness
My Safe Florida Home’s Hurricane Readiness $10,000 Grant Program
June 14, 2023
The My Safe Florida Home program was enacted by the Florida Legislature to help single-family homeowners protect their homes against hurricanes.
Economic Reports
Florida Well Positioned to Weather a National Recession
June 14, 2023
“Economically speaking, we have our flashlights, batteries, food and water,” according to Sean Snaith, an economist at the University of Central Florida, upon the release of the latest quarterly UCF Florida Metro Forecast.
Business News & Resources
Ormond Beach SCORE Partnership for a 'Business Assistance Center'
June 14, 2023
The Ormond Beach Economic Development Department has announced a new partnership with SCORE Volusia Flagler.
Export Resources
Export Readiness for the Underserved Business Community
June 06, 2023
The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. (EXIM) Division of Minority and Women-Owned Business is hosting a free webinar to provide information on exporting resources to help you navigate the global marketplace.
Disaster Preparedness
2023 Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
June 06, 2023
The start of hurricane season is the time to plan, assess, and take action to ensure residences and businesses are prepared in the event of a disaster. This year, the state’s Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday will extend to two separate two-week holiday periods: May 27 through June 9 and August 26 through September 8.
