Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Award Programs
Cairns Foundation Innovation Challenge Winner Announced
October 26, 2021
Each year, The Cairns Foundation co-sponsors an annual Innovation Challenge wherein students from local colleges and universities pitch their innovative ideas to a group of potential investors and compete for cash prizes and ongoing business incubator support.
Business News & Resources
Daytona Beach Is Third Best Place to Retire in Nation
October 26, 2021
The rankings are in and Daytona Beach has landed third as one of the “Best Places to Retire in the U.S. in 2021-22.”
Development Opportunities
Bids Being Accepted for Sale Of Lot 6 At Deland Crossing
October 26, 2021
An invitation to bid on the sale of Lot 6 at DeLand Crossing will close on Wed. Nov. 3 at 3 p.m.
Veteran Resources
National Veterans Small Business Week Set for Nov. 1 - 5
October 26, 2021
The Small Business Administration (SBA) will celebrate, connect, and empower aspiring and current service members, veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouse entrepreneurs during National Veterans Small Business Week from Nov. 1-5.
Workforce Updates
Fed Estimates Over 3 Million Extra Retirements Due To Covid-19
October 26, 2021
In a recent article published by the Federal Reserve Bank, researchers explored the post-COVID drop in labor participation rates across the nation.
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
MakeMore Manufacturing Summit: Outlook 2022
October 26, 2021
The MakeMore Manufacturing Summit is a statewide initiative providing a platform to exchange ideas about how our state’s resources are addressing the impact of market dynamics, economic trends and policies, and new technologies in manufacturing.
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
Is Federal Contracting Right for Your Business?
October 26, 2021
Navigating the federal contracting maze can be challenging, but now small businesses are more easily competing for and winning federal contracts because of efforts to eliminate unnecessary paperwork, reduce regulations and cut red tape.
Economic Development Updates
Join Us for The “Q” Breakfast Meeting
October 26, 2021
Join Volusia County Economic Development for the “Q” Breakfast with special guest speaker Frank DiBello, president and CEO of Space Florida.
Export Resources
Webinar: Supply Chain Solutions For U.S. Manufacturers
October 18, 2021
The fourth webinar in the Spotlight on Manufacturing series developed by U.S. Commercial Service will address supply chain solutions available to U.S. manufacturers.
Workforce Updates
Creative Solutions for Employers to Attract Talent
October 18, 2021
Recruiting isn't only about getting information out to attract lots of job candidates.
