Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Workforce Updates
Teen Unemployment Rate Under 10% For Third Straight Month
August 17, 2021
Historically, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate (UE) for teens (age 16-19) has typically been much higher than that for adults (age 20 and older).
Economic Reports
Volusia County Economic Development Second Quarter 2021 Report Now Available
August 17, 2021
The Volusia County Economic Development “Q Book” Quarterly Report for the second quarter of 2021 is now available.
COVID-19 Updates
Video Playback: Updated Covid Tax Credits and PPP Loan Forgiveness
August 10, 2021
Small-business owners may benefit from two recent updates to federal programs aimed at helping respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Economic Reports
Latest Florida & Metro Forecast Report
August 10, 2021
The University of Central Florida’s Institute for Economic Forecasting has released its latest Florida & Metro Forecast as of July 2021.
Workforce Updates
Mayor’s Career Fair Postponed to November
August 10, 2021
Presented by the Holly Hill Chamber of Commerce and Auxilium Manus DEO Corporation, the Mayor’s Career Fair has been postponed until Nov. 10 due to the recent spike in COVID cases.
Workforce Updates
The Mystery of Missing Workers Explained
August 10, 2021
At the height of the pandemic, 23 million Americans were unemployed. Since then about half have found work, yet millions of jobs remain unfilled across the nation.
Business News & Resources
Five Ways to Failure-Proof Your Business
August 10, 2021
One of the lessons of the global pandemic is that you can never predict how external events are going to impact your business.
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
Women-Owned Small Businesses Federal Contracting Program
August 10, 2021
The Small Business Administration (SBA) North Florida District is hosting a webinar at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 11 to cover the SBA’s programs and the Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) Contracting Program.
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
Federal Export Resources to Help You Sell in International Markets
August 10, 2021
Join the U.S. Commercial Service (USCS) for a collaborative webinar at 3 p.m. Aug. 17 covering services and tools provided by the USCS, EXIM Bank and the SBA to help minority- and women-owned businesses become successful exporters.
Business News & Resources
Florida Ranks Fourth as Best State to Start a Business
August 03, 2021
According to a study conducted by WalletHub, Florida is one of the best states to start a new business.
