Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Tourism Updates
Florida Tourism Numbers Continue Upswing
November 28, 2022
Florida welcomed a record number of visitors in the third quarter of this year, according to Visit Florida, the state's tourism marketing corporation.
Grants & Funding
IFund & Johnnie Walker First Strides Grant Program
November 28, 2022
APPLICATION CLOSED - IFundWomen and the Johnnie Walker First Strides initiative will fund 10 trailblazing women-owned businesses who are pushing boundaries to move culture forward.
Grants & Funding
Restaurant Strong Fund Community Award
November 28, 2022
APPLICATION CLOSED - The Restaurant Strong Community Award, made possible by the Grubhub Community Fund, will honor small business restaurants throughout the U.S. that have made positive impacts in their communities.
Business News & Resources
Tampa Developer to Build 1-Million-Square-Foot Industrial Park in Edgewater
November 28, 2022
A Tampa real estate developer has bought 83 acres in Volusia County and will begin construction on a 1 million-square-foot industrial park at the beginning of the new year.
Economic Reports
“Q” Breakfast SBA Presentation Available
November 28, 2022
For those interested, the Small Business Administration presentation from the November 2022 “Q” Breakfast is available to view or download on FloridaBusiness.org.
Economic Reports
ICYMI: Watch the Nov. 18 “Q” Breakfast
November 28, 2022
In case you missed it, watch The “Q” Breakfast stream, which featured Jonel Hein, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) North Florida District deputy director.
Business News & Resources
FEMA & SBA Deadline Extensions and Disaster Recovery Center Holiday Operations
November 22, 2022
FEMA and the Small Business Administration (SBA), at the request of the State of Florida, have extended the application deadline for persons impacted by Hurricane Ian to Jan. 12, 2023. The application deadline to file for Economic Injury through the SBA is June 29, 2023.
Business News & Resources
Disaster Assistance at Mobile Unit in New Smyrna Beach on Nov. 28
November 22, 2022
The City of New Smyrna Beach (NSB) is collaborating with the U.S. Small Business Administration on the deployment of its mobile unit to the City’s Alonzo “Babe” James Community Center, 201 N. Myrtle Ave., New Smyrna Beach from 10a.m. to 2p.m. on Nov. 28.
Business News & Resources
Disaster Recovery Center Reopened in Daytona Beach
November 16, 2022
FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) reopened on Monday, Nov. 14. The DRC will operate daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Florida Department of Health-Volusia, 1845 Holsonback Drive, Daytona Beach.
Business News & Resources
Volusia County PIN Webpage
November 16, 2022
For the latest updates related to Hurricane Nicole, visit the Volusia County Public Information Network (PIN) page.
