Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Events, Expos & Trade Shows
KSC Small Business Networking Fair
March 21, 2023
NASA’s Office of Small Business Programs at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) will host its first KSC Small Business Networking Fair since 2020 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 4 at the Debus Conference Facility at the KSC Visitor Complex.
Workforce Updates
What Bill Gates Predicted Decades Ago Has Come to Fruition
March 21, 2023
Today’s workers are getting younger and more diverse, and they come with uniquely different expectations than prior generations.
Housing & Real Estate
HUD to Provide $328 million to Volusia County for Recovery & Housing
March 21, 2023
Volusia County Government will receive $328,910,000 in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Tourism Updates
Participate in the “Show and Save” Program for International Visitors
March 21, 2023
HAT Marketing, the international representative for the Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), is developing an added value “show and save” program for visitors traveling to the Daytona Beach and West Volusia areas for overnight stays or day trips during their Florida vacation.
Grants & Funding
Ladies Who Launch Grant & Mentorship Program
March 13, 2023
APPLICATION CLOSES MARCH 31 - The Ladies Who Launch Program provides women and nonbinary small business owners capital through a $10,000 grant, mentorship from industry experts, and six months of free education that supports them on their unique journeys.
Business News & Resources
Florida’s State Small Business Credit Initiative Webinar
March 13, 2023
Businesses, lenders and investors can learn how to access $142 million in new capital to fuel small business growth in Florida.
Job Fairs
REMINDER: Southeast Volusia Manufacturing & Technology Coalition Job Fair
March 13, 2023
Are you seeking employees for your manufacturing/technology business? The Southeast Volusia Manufacturing & Technology Coalition (SEVMTC) – in partnership with CareerSource Flagler Volusia and the cities of New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater and Oak Hill – is hosting a job fair from 3 to 7 p.m. March 22.
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).
