Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Workforce Updates
Gig Economy Grows 8x Faster Than U.S. Economy As A Whole In 2020
October 18, 2021
The gig economy, defined as short-term contracts and freelance work, is booming and continues to attract more workers from traditional employment relationships.
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
U.S. Census Bureau: The Secret to Market Research
October 18, 2021
Did you know the U.S. Census Bureau is a key resource of data for businesses?
Business News & Resources
Deland Black-Owned Business Directory Launched
October 18, 2021
The West Volusia Chapter of the NAACP and DeLand Pride have announced the launch of DeLand’s first black-owned business directory, BlackBizDeLand.com.
Business News & Resources
GrowFL Launches CEO Academy Series
October 18, 2021
Each year, GrowFL surveys second-stage CEOs in its network on topics most important to them and challenges they may be facing.
Business News & Resources
Ormond Beach Business Highlighted In “50 States of Manufacturing” Feature
October 18, 2021
Continuing on a theme from 2020, trade publication IndustryWeek profiled manufacturers nationwide that produce a variety of products in its feature series “Made in America: A Showcase of Manufacturing from Alabama to Wyoming.”
Business News & Resources
American Airlines Adds Nonstop Flights to Philadelphia from Daytona Beach for Holidays
October 12, 2021
After a successful seasonal run, American Airlines is bringing back nonstop flights servicing Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) to and from Philadelphia, PA (PHL) for the upcoming holiday season.
Workforce Updates
Employers Pay Over $9k Annually to Support Workers Selecting Family Medical Coverage
October 12, 2021
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 71% of private industry workers had employer-sponsored health benefits available to them in March 2021.
Entrepreneur Resources
Business Modeling Boot Camp
October 12, 2021
Do you have a business idea or thinking of starting a business?
Tech Topics
October Is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October 12, 2021
Cyber-attacks are a growing threat for small businesses and the U.S. economy.
Export Resources
Trade Finance Tools Available to U.S. Manufacturers
October 12, 2021
The next Spotlight on Manufacturing webinar in a month-long series developed by U.S. Commercial Service will discuss finance challenges and solutions available to U.S. manufacturers.
