Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Events, Expos & Trade Shows
U.S. Chamber Hosts Start.Run.Grow. Week – Oct. 18 to 20
October 17, 2022
Join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for Start. Run. Grow. Week – a celebration of the challenges and achievements of small business owners across the country from Oct. 18 to Oct. 20.
Industry News & Updates
VMA Hosts 2022 Robot Brawl
October 17, 2022
The Volusia Manufacturers Association (VMA) will host the 2022 Robot Brawl at Jackie Robinson Stadium in Daytona Beach from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 22.
Tech Topics
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October 17, 2022
The 19th annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month has officially kicked off.
Tech Topics
Inaugural SBA Small Business Cyber Summit
October 17, 2022
Cyberattacks are a growing threat to small businesses and the U.S. economy.
Business News & Resources
Disaster Recovery Center Open in Daytona Beach
October 17, 2022
FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) opened on Wednesday, Oct. 12, to assist Volusia County residents impacted by Hurricane Ian.
Grants & Funding
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant Opportunities
October 11, 2022
APPLICATION CLOSED - Verizon’s Digital Ready is an online curriculum designed to give small businesses the personalized tools to succeed in today’s digital world.
Tech Topics
Free Technology Recycling Event
October 11, 2022
Vann Data will host its annual E-waste Technology Recycling Event, encouraging individuals and businesses in Volusia and Flagler counties to stop by its Daytona Beach headquarters to donate unwanted electronics.
Disaster Preparedness
SBA Business Recovery Center Open in Sanford
October 11, 2022
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is operating a Mobile Business Recovery Center (MBRC) in Sanford.
Disaster Preparedness
Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program Activated
October 11, 2022
APPLICATION CLOSED - On Oct. 5, Gov. Ron DeSantis activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, making $50 million available — at least $10 million of which must go to small businesses that are agricultural producers impacted by Hurricane Ian in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Monroe, Orange, Osceola, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns and Volusia counties.
Business News & Resources
Hurricane and Disaster Relief Worksite Agreement
October 11, 2022
Entities wanting to receive temporary workers during hurricanes and other disasters at no cost to their organization can contact Robin King, President/CEO of CareerSource Flagler Volusia (CSFV) for more information and to complete and execute a host worksite agreement.
