Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
Tax Boot Camp for Small Business
August 01, 2022
This SCORE Volusia/Flagler webinar is specifically developed for small business owners who have little to no experience or understanding of the role and impact of income taxes on their businesses.
Disaster Preparedness
How Ready is Your Organization for Disasters and Other Emergencies?
August 01, 2022
By utilizing the free Ready Rating™ Assessment tool provided by the American Red Cross, businesses, schools, houses of worship and nonprofit institutions can measure the quality of their emergency response plans.
Workforce Updates
The Great Attrition is Making Hiring Harder. Are You Searching the Right Talent Pools?
August 01, 2022
In a recent survey conducted by McKinsey & Company survey, worker respondents from six countries (U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, India and Singapore) were asked why they left or would consider leaving and what would make them want to stay or come back.
Grants & Funding
Heinz and Southern Restaurants for Racial Justice to Provide Grants to Black-owned Restaurants
August 01, 2022
APPLICATION CLOSED - Heinz and other culinary workers like bakers, chefs and restaurant owners will work together to offer grants to Black-owned businesses nationwide.
Industry News & Updates
Study Explores the Needs and Opportunities for Urban Agriculture in Florida
July 25, 2022
While agriculture is a major economic sector in Florida, limited data is available on the subsector of commercial urban agriculture (CUA).
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
How to Successfully Qualify for an SBA 7(a) Loan
July 25, 2022
Learn about how the Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) loan program can help your small business grow and achieve its greatest potential.
Workforce Updates
Employee Development Practices That Work
July 25, 2022
If done correctly, employee training investments can result in better outcomes throughout a company.
Housing & Real Estate
Florida Leads Nation in International Homebuyers
July 25, 2022
After a three-year slowdown exacerbated by the pandemic, Florida is again experiencing a major influx of investments in the housing market from international buyers.
Housing & Real Estate
UF Extension Offers Homebuyer Classes
July 25, 2022
The University of Florida/Volusia County Extension offers pre-purchase homebuyer workshops that meet the education requirement for those participating in the first-time homebuyer program.
Tech Topics
8 Free Tech Tools Your Small Business May Need
July 25, 2022
Has business growth overwhelmed your manual record-keeping capabilities or perhaps made internal communication more difficult?