Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Business News & Resources
Florida Ranked 9th in Nation for Economic Growth Potential
September 12, 2022
In U.S. News & World Report's annual Best States rankings, Florida has been ranked 10th overall. Data points used to measure how well states are performing for their citizens include health care, education, economy, infrastructure, opportunity, fiscal stability, crime and corrections, and natural environment.
Workforce Updates
DSC Offers Basic Pneumatics Course this Fall
September 12, 2022
The Advanced Technology Center at Daytona State College will offer a Basic Pneumatics Systems course from Sept. 26 to Dec. 14.
Housing & Real Estate
US Housing Markets Are Slowing. Is Florida the Exception?
September 12, 2022
After two years of near-nonstop growth, housing prices may have finally peaked in some U.S. cities, according to data from Florida Atlantic University (FAU).
Economic Reports
The Shape of Consumer Spending
September 12, 2022
In recent months, consumers worldwide likely feel caught between two minds, splurge or save, and this mindset depends on where you look across the world.
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.
