Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Veteran Resources
Find Your Next Career at the Paychecks for Patriots Veteran’s Job Fair
November 04, 2026
Join CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia for the 14th Annual Statewide Paychecks for Patriots Hiring Event, a hiring event that connects veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and the entire community with employers who are actively hiring.
Entrepreneur Resources
WomensNet Grant for Women-Owned STEM Businesses
November 04, 2026
Every day, women entrepreneurs are starting businesses in the technology and innovation fields. For the month of November, WomensNet is offering its monthly business specific $10,000 grant for the following STEM technology services:
Grants & Funding
Hiring Our Heroes Small Business Grant Program
November 04, 2026
The Hiring Our Heroes Small Business Grant Program, made possible through the FedEx Founder’s Fund, will honor the achievements of veteran- and military spouse-owned small businesses, highlighting their impact and contributions to local communities and America’s economic growth.
Economic Scene
Trademark Boot Camp Series Module 6: Responding to an Office Action
November 04, 2026
Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office’s (USPTO) is hosting an eight-part virtual trademark basics boot camp. In this sixth module, the focus will be on responding to office actions, the official letters that USPTO examining attorneys issue after reviewing your trademark application.
Business News & Resources
2026 MANUFACTURING MONTH
October 29, 2026
Manufacturing Month is a time to celebrate the importance of manufacturing innovation and ingenuity to the U.S., Florida & Volusia County economies. The manufacturing sector is an ever-evolving ecosystem that contributes $2.4 trillion to the U.S. economy, employs 12.5 million American workers, and accounts for 10% of the nation’s GDP.
Business News & Resources
Daytona Beach Area CVB to Host Listening Session Nov. 10 at Jackie Robinson Ballpark
October 29, 2026
The Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) will continue with its series of Community Tourism Listening Sessions at noon Nov. 10 at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. The Daytona Beach Area CVB hosts these listening sessions with area residents, sharing information on how the CVB markets the destination and the importance of the tourism industry in the community.
Innovation & Technology
Technology Trends Outlook 2026
October 29, 2026
The technology story of 2026 has moved off the screen and into the physical world. Innovation is accelerating in the power grids and chips that underpin the data center boom, in the intelligent robots that embody AI, in the agentic systems discovering new chemical compounds, and in the launch pads sending thousands of satellites into orbit.
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
Turn Your Email List into a Revenue Engine with Segmentation
October 29, 2026
Every time you send the same email to your distribution list, you risk missing opportunities to make a sale. Your customers have different needs, interests, and buying habits, and ignoring those differences can lead to fewer opens, fewer clicks, and lost sales. That’s where email segmentation can make a difference, helping you turn an underperforming email list into a valuable sales tool.
Economic Scene
Trademark Boot Camp Series Module 5: Application Filing Walk-through
October 29, 2026
Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office’s (USPTO) is hosting an eight-part virtual trademark basics boot camp. In this fifth module, the focus will be on filing for registration through Trademark Center, including a live demonstration of a trademark filing. Trademark Center is the required system for filing an application with the USPTO.
Business News & Resources
How to Choose the Best E-Commerce Platform for Your Business
October 23, 2026
When choosing an e-commerce platform for your business, you’ll find a wide range of options with different features, pricing, and capabilities. The right platform can simplify how you manage sales, inventory, marketing, and customer service, both now and as your business grows.
