Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Industry News & Updates
VMA Plant Tours are Back
September 06, 2022
After a long hiatus, the Volusia Manufacturers Association (VMA) is restarting its Plant Tours. Are you interested in touring some of Volusia County’s manufacturing facilities?
Export Resources
Discover Global Markets: The Blue Economy
September 06, 2022
Join the U.S. Commercial Service (USCS) at Discover Global Markets: The Blue Economy from Sept. 20-22 in Providence, Rhode Island. The USCS’s in-country specialists can consult with and connect your business to specific, actionable opportunities in marine renewables, commercial marine, port technology and services, maritime security and defense, ocean sciences, and other related industries.
Grants & Funding
New Small Business Grant Program for Hispanic-Owned Businesses
September 06, 2022
APPLICATION CLOSED - The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with UPS, is providing small business grants to majority Hispanic-owned businesses with an active EIN or ITIN number.
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
SBA Offers Webinar on Export Logistics Considerations
September 06, 2022
In the final segment of an export series, the Small Business Administration (SBA) will cover logistics considerations. Getting your product from your company’s warehouse to your overseas customer can be a challenging endeavor.
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
Financial Series – Part 3: Financial Statement and Analysis
September 06, 2022
In Part 3 of SCORE’s Financial Series, the discussion will focus on financial reports central to running your business, including cash flow statements, profit and loss statements, and the balance sheet.
Business News & Resources
Take Advantage of Tool Time 2022 Sales Tax Holiday
September 06, 2022
Consumers and businesses can stock up on qualifying tools and equipment exempt from sales tax during the 2022 Tool Time Sales Tax Holiday, which runs through Sept. 9.
Grants & Funding
Coalition to Back Black Businesses 2022 Grant Period Open
September 01, 2022
APPLICATION CLOSED - From now until September 6, the Coalition to Back Black Business is taking its streamlined applications for its third cohort of $5,000 grants.
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
Overview of SBA Programs and Services
August 29, 2022
In this SCORE webinar at noon Sept. 8, get an overview of the programs and services the Small Business Administration (SBA) has to offer to help you start and grow your business.
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
Starting Your New Business
August 29, 2022
This free SCORE workshop at 6 p.m. Sept. 7 is designed to guide you through the steps necessary for starting a business. It covers the different legal business entities, licenses needed, taxes and insurance.
Veteran Resources
HIREVets Medallion Program
August 29, 2022
The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017 (HIRE Vets Act or the Act), requires the Secretary of Labor to establish a program that recognizes employer efforts to recruit, employ and retain veterans.
