Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Business News & Resources
Florida Tops List with Most New Business Applications
March 14, 2022
From January 2021 through January 2022, over 5.8 million applications for new businesses were filed, according to Business Formation Statistics from the U.S Census Bureau – or 1,772 for every 100,000 Americans.
Events, Expos & Trade Shows
West Volusia 2022 Legislative Luncheon
March 14, 2022
The West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting a 2022 Legislative Luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 24.
Events, Expos & Trade Shows
SBA 2022 Women's Business Summit
March 14, 2022
In honor of Women’s History Month, SBA’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership and the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center have partnered to host the 2022 Women’s Business Summit from May 29 to 30.
Aerospace/Aviation Updates
Embry-Riddle's Research Park Boasts Big Returns
March 14, 2022
According to an independent study conducted by The Washington Economics Group Inc., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Research Park generated $137 million of total economic impact in Florida in 2020, a 50% increase from 2019.
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
Prepare for Tax Season
March 07, 2022
Join the IRS for a Small Business Workshop and Listening Session at 2 p.m. on Mar. 16.
Grants & Funding
HERStory Connections Grants for Women-Business Owners
March 07, 2022
Attention female business founders, in honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, JustFearlessWomen.com is offering grants up to $10,000 to women-owned businesses.
Grants & Funding
Orange City CRA Façade Improvement Grants
March 07, 2022
Proposed projects within the City of Orange City Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) area are eligible to receive a one-to-one dollar match for structural improvements made to the exterior façade of the building.
Housing & Real Estate
Florida Homeowner Assistance Fund Portal
March 07, 2022
Last week, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced the next phase of the State’s Homeowner Assistance Fund, a registration portal for homeowners to begin the first step in determining their eligibility to receive assistance.
Tourism Updates
Attract Convention & Event Attendees to Your Business with Show Your Badge Program
March 07, 2022
Would you like to draw more meeting and convention attendees to your business?
Disaster Preparedness
Business Resilience Planning Free Virtual Training Workshop
March 07, 2022
The U.S. Economic Development Administration in collaboration with the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council is hosting a free virtual Business Resilience Planning - Training Workshop at 8:30 a.m. on April 18.
