Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Business News & Resources
Be Heard! Help Us Shape Tomorrow’s Business Programs
November 16, 2022
You can help us ensure that emerging business needs get recognized and business assistance resources have the right focus by completing the 2022 Volusia Business Resources Annual Business Survey.
Economic Scene
Hello Alice Small Business Growth Fund Grant
November 16, 2022
APPLICATION CLOSED - Hello Alice is offering businesses an opportunity to apply for the Small Business Growth Fund grant in its fourth round of grants.
Economic Scene
Keep It Local Business Fund Microgrants for Small Business
November 16, 2022
APPLICATION CLOSED - The Nextdoor Kind Foundation has partnered with the NAACP and Hello Alice to offer $5,000 microgrants to entrepreneurs of color across the U.S. through its Keep it Local Business Fund.
Economic Scene
Watch the Volusia Business Resources Week Sessions
November 07, 2022
In case you missed it, Volusia Business Resources (VBR) Week featured lunch and learn sessions where business owners could meet their VBR partner pros that can provide resources and services to help businesses succeed in Volusia County.
Business News & Resources
Florida Ranked # 7 in Nation for Favorable Business Climate
November 07, 2022
In its annual rating of “top business climates” in the nation, Site Selection Magazine has ranked the state of Florida number seven.
Agricultural News
41st Annual Volusia County Farm Tour Set for Nov. 18
November 07, 2022
As the silent engine of Volusia County’s economy, the agricultural industry creates jobs, feeds families and contributes more than $780 million to the local economy each year.
Housing & Real Estate
U.S. News Real Estate Awards Greater Daytona Beach another "Best Places” Top 10!
November 07, 2022
In its recent release of “Best Places to Retire in the U.S.,” U.S. News Real Estate ranked the greater Daytona Beach area No. 7.
Entrepreneur Resources
National Entrepreneurship Month – Find Resources
November 07, 2022
America’s entrepreneurs not only contribute greatly to their local communities, but they are also drivers of the national economy as a whole.
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
Mastering the Customer Experience
November 07, 2022
In the latest installment of virtual programming provided by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Mastering the Customer Experience is designed specifically for small-business owners.
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
How to Increase Profitability – Part 1 of 2
October 31, 2022
In this free SCORE Volusia/Flagler webinar, attendees will review strategies designed to define realistic profit goals and ways to manage expenses.