Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
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.
Grants & Funding
Amex Shop Small Grants Program
December 17, 2025
To help small businesses grow and innovate, American Express (Amex) is teaming up with Main Street America to launch the Amex Shop Small Grants Program. The program will provide an initial $5 million to fund 250 grants of $20,000 each to eligible small business owners across the U.S.
Grants & Funding
Acuity Business Pass Program Seminar: Side Hustles that Work!
December 11, 2025
The next Acuity Business Pass seminar will explore side hustle opportunities that many people overlook when trying to add to their main income source (their job).
Grants & Funding
SBA Relief Available to Florida Small Businesses and Nonprofits Affected by Drought
December 11, 2025
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit organizations (PNPs) in Florida of the Jan. 5, 2026, deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by the drought occurring around April 22, 2025.
Economic Scene
Growth Grants Offered by the National Association for the Self-Employed
December 11, 2025
Since 2006, the National Association of Self-Employed (NASE) has awarded nearly $1 million to its members through the Growth Grants program through small business grants.
Grants & Funding
WomensNet Grant for Women-Owned Fashion or Interior Design Businesses
December 05, 2025
For the month of December, WomensNet is offering its monthly business specific $10,000 grant for women business owners in the fashion and interior design industries.
Grants & Funding
Veterans & Military Spouses Small Business Grant Program
December 05, 2025
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.
Grants & Funding
Faire Offering $5,000 Grant Credit to Stock Your New Retail Shop
November 12, 2025
The Faire Small Business Grant provides $5,000 grants to select new retail businesses to help them stock their stores and cover their inventory expenses.
