Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Grants & Funding
Hello Alice Small Business Growth Fund – Round Two
June 26, 2023
APPLICATION CLOSES JULY 21 @ 6 PM - Hello Alice – in partnership with the Global Entrepreneurship Network and with funding from Etsy and Progressive – is providing small-business owners the capital they need to make their next move through the Small Business Growth Fund.
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
U.S. Chamber's Doing Business with Big Business
June 19, 2023
In the next edition of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Strategy Studio, explore the ins and outs of working with big businesses as a small business owner.
Award Programs
Ready to Put Your Company in the Spotlight?
June 19, 2023
Applications are now open for the 13th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch (FLCW). GrowFL FLCW recognizes growing second-stage companies headquartered in Florida.
Workforce Updates
E-Verify Changes Begin July 1 – Is Your Business Impacted?
June 19, 2023
A new law in Florida is set to impact private employers significantly, making it mandatory for those with at least 25 employees to utilize E-Verify as part of their onboarding process by July 1, 2023, to avoid penalties.
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.
