Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Economic Scene
Apply for the Cade Prize for Inventivity
June 24, 2026
Named after Dr. Robert Cade, lead inventor behind Gatorade — The Cade Prize for Inventivity celebrates inventors and entrepreneurs who, through an innovative invention, demonstrate a creative approach to addressing problems in their field of expertise.
Economic Scene
Ignite Your Business Idea into a Startup Ready to Launch
June 24, 2026
Are you ready to turn your idea into a business startup? Register for LaunchPad Volusia, a nine-week accelerator program led by a certified business instructor.
Economic Scene
WomensNet Grant Opportunity for Women-Owned Business Support Firms
June 24, 2026
Are you a woman-owned “business support” firm? WomensNet is offering its monthly business specific $10,000 grant for providers of business support services
Economic Scene
From Military Service to Veteran-Owned; Resources for Vet Entrepreneurs
June 24, 2026
According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), veterans in the U.S own over 1.6 million businesses and employ nearly 3.3 million Americans.
Economic Scene
Top Markets & Best-Selling Goods for U.S. Exporters
June 24, 2026
A concise and data-driven exporting strategy can help steer you through any tumultuous business climate.
Tech Topics
USA.gov Challenge & Pitch Competition Portal
June 18, 2026
Do you have a winning solution to challenges faced by U.S. Government agencies? Challenges are an open innovation mechanism to engage citizen inventors, students, hobbyists, small businesses, and academic researchers who do not typically participate in traditional government procurement.
Grants & Funding
Cultivate Small Business Food Entrepreneur Accelerator & Grant Program
June 18, 2026
Cultivate Small Business (CSB) helps early-stage entrepreneurs build and sustain businesses in the food industry, with a focus on historically underserved founders in low- to moderate-income communities. CSB is a free 12-week MBA-style program that provides a customized curriculum through live virtual classes.
Award Programs
Gain Statewide Recognition; Apply for GrowFL’s Florida Companies to Watch
June 18, 2026
The 16th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch program serves as a premier stage to celebrate the relentless visionaries who are not only scaling their businesses but also driving the engine of Florida’s economy.
Categories
Volusia County Schools Named One of Florida’s Top 10 School Districts
June 18, 2026
Volusia County Schools (VCS) has been named one of Florida’s top 10 school districts, ranking No. 8 in a comprehensive statewide evaluation by Mebane Enterprise.
Workforce Updates
A Guide to Creating an Employee Handbook
June 10, 2026
A strong employee handbook is the backbone of your workplace, keeping everyone aligned, answering common questions, and protecting your business from day one. Beyond legal protection, a handbook defines your company culture and provides a road map for conflict resolution.
