Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Workforce Updates
Discover a New Career at the City of DeLand Career Expo
December 18, 2024
Mark your calendar and explore new careers in the new year. The City of DeLand will host its second Citywide Career Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 25. The expo will be held at the Sanborn Activity Center, 815 S. Alabama Ave., DeLand.
Export Resources
U.S. Commercial Service Launches Export Solutions Chatbot
December 18, 2024
The International Trade Administration's U.S. Commercial Service has launched a new AI-powered chatbot available now on the Export Solutions Roadmap webpage.
Aerospace/Aviation Updates
Avelo Airlines Expands Service with Nonstop Route to Charlotte / Concord, NC
December 11, 2024
Avelo Airlines has expanded service at Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) with new exclusive nonstop routes to Charlotte’s Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA).
Business News & Resources
Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements Halted
December 11, 2024
A federal court has halted the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act’s beneficial ownership reporting requirements as of Dec. 4, 2024. This will remain in effect until the conclusion of legal proceedings.
Grants & Funding
FedEx Entrepreneur Fund and Boost Camp Program – Deadline to Apply Dec. 13
December 11, 2024
APPLICATION CLOSES DEC. 13 @ 6 PM - Applications for the FedEx Entrepreneur Fund and Boost Camp program, presented in collaboration with Hello Alice and the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), are open until Dec. 13.
Innovation & Technology
Path to a Patent Quarterly Series offered by the US Patent & Trademark Office
December 11, 2024
Do you have a new idea or invention and are looking to apply for a patent to protect your intellectual property (IP)? The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) provides a Path to a Patent quarterly series that covers everything from IP basics to patent searching.
Entrepreneur Resources
StartUp and Grow Your Business with Ormond Beach FastTrac
December 11, 2024
Are you ready to take your business to the next level? The StartUp and Grow Ormond Beach FastTrac course is here to help.
Entrepreneur Resources
25 Business Ideas for 2025
December 11, 2024
Have you been daydreaming about pursuing a passion or using your experience to launch a business of your own? If you have, you may want to consider opening a small business.
Tourism Updates
Hit the CoolCraft Christmas Beverage Trail
December 04, 2024
Economic Scene
Scaling Up Transformative Innovations to Drive Growth
December 04, 2024
For large companies operating in mature sectors—such as Procter & Gamble in consumer goods, Apple in consumer electronics, and Adobe in cloud software—driving growth is a perennial challenge. Growth through acquisition is always an option, but companies often quickly find that the costs outweigh the benefits.
