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Grants & Funding

Skip's $10K Spring Grant for Small Business

April 07, 2026

Skip is offering two $10,000 grants through its 2026 Spring Grants program to support entrepreneurs and small business owners. One grant is open to all eligible applicants, while the second is reserved for Skip Plus or Pro members.

Entrepreneur Resources

Get Inspired at the DSC Entrepreneur Networking Showcase

April 07, 2026

Daytona State College’s (DSC) School of Business invites you to attend the 2026 Entrepreneur Networking Showcase from 6 to 9 p.m. April 9 at the L. Gale Lemerand Student Center, room 119, at the DSC Campus in Daytona Beach.

Grants & Funding

SBA Announces International Trade Loan Program for Small Manufacturers

April 07, 2026

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that small manufacturers will be eligible for enhanced support through the SBA’s International Trade Loan (ITL) Program beginning May 1.

Export Resources

Florida Businesses Set Record High Export Sales in 2025

April 07, 2026

FloridaCommerce and SelectFlorida recently announced that Florida businesses exported $78.9 billion of goods in 2025—increasing by $6.4 billion (8.9%) from 2024 and $21.6 billion (37.8%) from 2018—showing record-breaking growth and making this Florida’s largest export sales year in history.

Economic Scene

Gain Strategies to Increase Global Opportunities During Export Week 2026

April 07, 2026

In celebration of World Trade Month, the U.S. Commercial Service will host export sessions during the first week of May as well as throughout the month. The sessions, led by both private and public sector experts, will feature tradecraft programs and industry focused opportunities.

Workforce Updates

Recruit Talent in the CareerSource Super Tuesday Virtual Job Fair

April 02, 2026

CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia invites businesses to recruit the talent they need to help their business grow by participating in the Super Tuesday Virtual Job Fair.

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.

Workforce Updates

Avoiding HR Pitfalls for Small and Medium Businesses

March 24, 2026

In this free SCORE webinar, gain training that is designed to help small and medium sized businesses understand the legal risks associated with human resources and how to mitigate those risks.

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?

Business News & Resources

How to Apply for Small Business Tariff Refunds

March 24, 2026

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce provides a guide that breaks down what is known so far and helps you understand whether you may qualify for tariff refunds.

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