Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Business News & Resources
Best Business Advice from ‘Shark Tank’ Judges
August 21, 2025
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has curated top-tier business wisdom from “Shark Tank” from recognizing your self-worth to mastering your business’s key performance indicators.
Grants & Funding
Growth Grants Offered by the National Association for the Self-Employed
August 21, 2025
These $4,000 grants can be used for marketing, advertising, hiring employees, expanding facilities and other specific business needs.
Economic Scene
Build Your Talent Pipeline with VCS Work-Based Learning Partnerships
August 21, 2025
Are you ready to invest in your industry’s future while receiving real support today? Volusia County Schools’ (VCS) Career & Technical Education (CTE) high school students are gaining hands-on skills in areas like HVAC, automotive, electrical, digital, design, culinary, health science, IT, and more
Events, Expos & Trade Shows
DeLand Chamber State of the City Series - City of Deland
August 12, 2025
Join the DeLand & Greater West Volusia Chamber of Commerce for the State of the City: DeLand. This informative and engaging morning event will feature a keynote address by DeLand Mayor Chris Cloudman.
Tourism Updates
Attend Talking Tourism in West Volusia
August 12, 2025
The West Volusia Tourism Adverising Authority (WVTAA) is introducing “Talking Tourism in West Volusia” networking events. The new gatherings are ideal opportunities for local tourism professionals including hoteliers, attraction and event promoters, tour boat operators, and others in the tourism industry to connect, share ideas, and enjoy a cup of coffee with the WVTAA team and fellow colleagues.
Export Resources
New Market Entry Opportunity with SelectFlorida’s Export Sales Mission to South Africa
August 12, 2025
SelectFlorida invites qualifying Florida based businesses to participate in an upcoming export sales mission to South Africa from Nov. 29 to Dec. 6, with stops in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg. This trade mission underscores SelectFlorida’s goal to support Florida exporters’ entry into new markets.
Export Resources
Explore Market Research to Prepare for Global Expansion
August 12, 2025
Doing business outside the United States can be complicated, but the U.S. Commercial Service has the tools and in-country experts to help you choose the right markets and export with confidence.
Grants & Funding
WomensNet Grant Opportunity for Women-Owned Hair & Skin Care Businesses
August 12, 2025
WomensNet is offering its monthly business specific $10,000 grant for August to women-owned hair care and skin care businesses
Tourism Updates
Daytona CVB to Host Tourism Listening Session Aug. 12
August 04, 2025
The Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) will continue with its series of Community Tourism Listening Sessions at noon Aug. 12 at the Starry Night Gallery, 230 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach.
Grants & Funding
Hivers and Strivers Investment Program for Veteran-Owned Businesses
August 04, 2025
As an angel investment group, Hivers and Strivers works to provide capital to qualifying businesses. Specifically, the investment group funds projects submitted by veteran-owned and veteran-led businesses. Funding opportunities range from $250,000 to $1 million.
