Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Events, Expos & Trade Shows
2023 West Volusia Economic Forum
March 06, 2023
The West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the 2023 West Volusia Economic Forum from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 5.
Entrepreneur Resources
VBR Presentation at 1 Million Cups
March 06, 2023
Join Volusia County Division of Economic Development Business Specialist Katrina Friel at 1 Million Cups for a presentation on Volusia Business Resources (VBR), a collaboration of local area economic development stakeholders responding to the needs of Volusia County businesses.
Grants & Funding
WomensNet Food & Beverage Grant Opportunity
March 06, 2023
APPLICATION CLOSES MARCH 31 - Are you a woman-owned food and beverage business?
Aerospace/Aviation Updates
Space Florida and Florida First Capital Finance Corporation Partnership
March 06, 2023
Florida First Capital Finance Corporation (FFC) and Space Florida announced a strategic partnership to help develop and grow Florida’s vital space/aerospace supply chain businesses.
Tourism Updates
Florida’s Tourism Industry Will Continue Post-COVID Recovery
March 06, 2023
A report from Visit Florida showed that Florida had approximately 33.2 million visitors during the fourth quarter of 2022.
Infrastructure
Florida Department of Transportation Hosts Meeting Feb. 28
February 27, 2023
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host a community meeting at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at the LPGA International Clubhouse, 1000 Champions Drive, for the public to learn about a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study for LPGA Boulevard from International Speedway Boulevard/U.S. 92 to Williamson Boulevard.
Aerospace/Aviation Updates
Embry-Riddle and Amerijet Collaborate on Pilot Pathway Program
February 27, 2023
Amerijet International Airlines announced the launch of its Pilot Pathway Program with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU).
Business News & Resources
Top 6 Global Business Trends to Watch in 2023
February 27, 2023
As the new year gets underway, many companies doing business internationally may be feeling whipsawed by titanic forces.
Economic Reports
Florida and the Pasta-Bowl Recession
February 27, 2023
The impacts of the Pasta Bowl recession in Florida will continue to slowly manifest as 2023 progresses, according to the latest Florida & Metro Forecast.
Veteran Resources
Veterans Business Summit
February 22, 2023
The Veterans Business Summit, an initiative of the Veterans Entrepreneurship Initiative (VEI), provides the military veteran business community with a platform to educate, empower and support early-stage, veteran-led companies with innovative products and services.
