Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Export Resources
Export Week is Coming May 2-6 – Explore Industry-Focused and Virtual Tradecraft Seminars
April 25, 2022
In celebration of World Trade Month, the U.S. Commercial Service will host a number of export sessions during Export Week 2022 from May 2 through 6.
Entrepreneur Resources
SCORE Perfect Pitch Event – Apply for a Chance to Pitch Your Product
April 25, 2022
Do you have a product that’s ready to go to market? Is this your year to persuade buyers to put your product in their stores? ?Are you ready to secure an angel investment?
Marketing & Strategy
10 Ways to Step Up Your Marketing and Brand Building
April 20, 2022
Many small businesses utilize multiple tools for marketing and brand building, including email, customer relationship management (CRM) and social media.
Housing & Real Estate
First-Time Homebuyer Workshops Available
April 20, 2022
The University of Florida/Volusia County Extension is offering pre-purchase homebuyer workshops, instructed by a HUD-certified housing counselor, in May, June and July for prospective first-time homebuyers.
Award Programs
Embry-Riddle Announces Winners of Launch Your Venture Competition
April 20, 2022
With a primary mission of helping students transition “from student to CEO,” Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s annual Launch Your Venture competition, which highlights student-run businesses, closed with EarlyByrd CEO Bindi Nagda taking home the top prize.
Events, Expos & Trade Shows
Volusia Hispanic Chamber Business Expo
April 20, 2022
The Volusia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual 2022 Business Expo and Culinary Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 30 inside the Seminole Town Center Mall.
Economic Scene
Existing COVID EIDL Program Borrowers to Receive Additional Deferment
April 20, 2022
Last month, Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman directed the agency to provide additional deferment of principal and interest payments for existing COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program borrowers.
Workforce Updates
DSC Offering HVACR Course
April 20, 2022
Daytona State College (DSC) will offer a course based on HVACR topics from May 16 to July 21 at the Advanced Technology College.
Business News & Resources
70% Increase in Industries Eligible for Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting
April 20, 2022
The Small Business Administration (SBA) published an updated list of eligible industries for federal contracting set-asides for the Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program (WOSB).
Survey Says!
U.S. Census Small Business Pulse Survey Results
April 12, 2022
The Small Business Pulse Survey (SBPS) conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau measures the effect of changing business conditions as a result of the coronavirus pandemic on our nation’s small businesses.
