Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
Minority Enterprise Development Virtual Conference
September 07, 2021
The Minority Business Development Agency will host its annual National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week virtual conference from Sept. 19 through 25.
Economic Scene
Amber Grants for Women Business Owners
September 07, 2021
In 1998, the Amber Grant Foundation was founded by WomensNet to honor the memory of a young woman, Amber Wigdahl, who passed away at a young age before realizing her business dreams.
Housing & Real Estate
Commercial Real Estate Activity on the Rise
August 31, 2021
Cushman & Wakefield insights indicate a return to the office in the U.S. has been steadily, if slowly, increasing since the vaccine rollout accelerated in March 2021.
Award Programs
West Volusia Regional Chamber Seeking Halo Award Nominees
August 31, 2021
Heroes and angels come in many forms, and the West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce (WVRCC) plans to recognize those individuals and organizations making a difference in West Volusia with its Halo Awards program.
Workforce Updates
Volusia County July Labor Statistics
August 31, 2021
?The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has released the preliminary labor statistics for July.
Workforce Updates
Latest Employment Inflow/Outflow Data Now Available on floridabusiness.org
August 31, 2021
The latest inflow/outflow data from the U.S. Census’s On the Map program is now available for municipalities within Volusia County.
Census Updates
Volusia County Population Grows 12% Since 2010 Census
August 31, 2021
The U.S. Census Bureau’s America Counts program has launched a state-by-state look at the demographic changes with the new 2020 Census results.
Economic Development Updates
Cookies Bringing Florida Headquarters to Deland
August 31, 2021
COOKIES LLC, a leading provider of top-of-the-line cannabis products, announced on Aug. 30 they are embarking on a project in DeLand to launch their Florida headquarters, a project that will represent a $100 million capital investment and eventually bring 400 jobs to the community.
Index Updates
Producer Price Index Reflects Highest Year-Over-Year Increase
August 24, 2021
July’s Producer Price Index (PPI), at the final demand level, showed the largest year-over-year percentage increase since the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) began publishing the data set in November 2010.
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
National Small Business Week Virtual Summit
August 24, 2021
For more than 50 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week (NSBW), which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners.
