Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Economic Development Quarterly
Corporate Culture - Your Competitive Advantage
December 15, 2021
Nationally, a staggering one in four employees quit their jobs in 2021 and more are expected to do so by the end of the year. The “Great Resignation,” as it has come to be called, has become a critical concern in most business circles. Not surprisingly, survey after survey, including one recently conducted by the Volusia Business Resource partners, found that employers are struggling to replace skilled staff who have left, leaving critical shortages.
Workforce Updates
If You Can’t Find Them, Grow Your Own. Future Workforce Preparation
December 15, 2021
Today’s workplace is growing and changing in ways few imagined even two decades ago. Generational expectations, technology and most recently a pandemic have left employers with workforce-related demands that only the largest companies can potentially meet. For others, it’s a need that only a community can come together to satisfy. Even nationally recognized researchers acknowledge that future workforce preparation will require a new and broader approach to learning.
Economic Development Quarterly
Can’t Find the Ideal Employee? Read Below! Creative Ways to Find New Employees
December 15, 2021
What do they call it when you keep doing things the same way over and over again but expect different results? Comically, the word “insanity” comes to mind. Professionally, the words “ineffective and costly” are more accurate. Overall, businesses have been using the same hiring techniques for years. And they worked – until recently. Today there’s no mistaking the fact that the hiring times are a changin’ and workforce recruiters need to adapt.
Economic Development Quarterly
Shifting Focus to Employee Recruitment, Retention & Expansion
December 15, 2021
Did you know that Volusia County’s workforce (in pure numbers) is the largest it has ever been? Yet our most recent Volusia County business survey continues to overwhelmingly list workforce as a top issue.
Business News & Resources
New Business Applications Continue At Lofty Levels
December 14, 2021
The creation of new businesses continues at levels unseen prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Entrepreneur Resources
Do You Know About The Small Business Development Center?
December 14, 2021
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
QuickBooks Power User
December 14, 2021
Join SCORE for a free webinar on QuickBooks.
Grants & Funding
Daytona Beach Redevelopment Grants for Business
December 14, 2021
Each year the City of Daytona Beach allocates funding from different grant programs for small business property owners to help them make investments in their properties.
Events, Expos & Trade Shows
West Volusia Chamber Economic Forum
December 14, 2021
The West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the West Volusia Economic Forum at 8 a.m. Jan. 18 at The Center at Deltona.
Business News & Resources
Solutions for an Unreliable Supply Chain
December 14, 2021
According to weekly pulse data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau Small Business Pulse Survey, domestic supplier delays were reported by 46% of small businesses at the end of November, up from 27% reported a year ago.
