Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Economic Scene
SBA Disaster Loans for Businesses Impacted by Frost & Freeze
April 02, 2026
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest federal disaster loans to Volusia County small businesses and private nonprofit organizations that suffered financial losses due to the frost and freeze that occurred Jan. 23 through Feb. 5.
Grants & Funding
WomensNet Grant for Women-Owned Food & Beverage Businesses
March 24, 2026
Are you a woman looking for a grant for your food and beverage business?
Economic Scene
Hey Helen Women-Owned Business Grant Program
March 13, 2026
The Hey Helen Grant is a privately funded initiative by visionaries that invest in women entrepreneurs building impact-driven, for-profit businesses in the U.S. One founder will receive a $10,000 unrestricted cash award....
Grants & Funding
Growth Grants Offered by the National Association for the Self-Employed
March 05, 2026
These $4,000 grants can be used for marketing, advertising, hiring employees, expanding facilities and other specific business needs. Completed applications received in January, February, and March will be reviewed in April 2026.
Grants & Funding
Pilot Small Business Growth Fund Grant Program
March 05, 2026
The Pilot Small Business Growth Fund, presented in partnership with Hello Alice and Pilot.com, is here to support small businesses as they grow and scale. Learn about eligibility requirements, terms & conditions, and apply by the March 31 deadline.
Grants & Funding
WomensNet Grant for Women-Owned Health & Fitness Businesses
February 05, 2026
Are you a woman looking for a grant for your health and fitness business? Or are you pursuing a business idea on how to help people get healthy? For the month of February, WomensNet is offering its monthly business specific $10,000 grant for providers of the following services:
Entrepreneur Resources
Intuit QuickBooks and Mailchimp Small Business Hero Program – Deadline is 2/14
February 05, 2026
This program spotlights entrepreneurs who demonstrate courage, perseverance, and integrity by awarding three remarkable businesses each quarter.
Entrepreneur Resources
Deadline Approaching to Apply for the Volusia Innovation Challenge
January 27, 2026
Do you have a great business idea that you’re not sure how to launch? Or do you have a small business that you’re ready to grow? Then the Volusia Innovation Challenge is the event for you!
Business News & Resources
SBA Launches New Loan Program for Small Manufacturers
January 27, 2026
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has launched the 7(a) Manufacturer’s Access to Revolving Credit (MARC) Loan Program, which is the agency’s first loan program designed for small manufacturers.
Grants & Funding
WomensNet Grant Opportunity for Women-Owned Skilled Trades Businesses
December 31, 2025
Women are often underrepresented in the trade services — especially as business owners. WomensNet is inspired by women who are driven to use their skills to provide a good or service to benefit their community, and who want to invest their time and passions into a purpose-driven business model.
