Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Economic Scene
Florida is the Best State to Start a Business in 2025, Per Study
January 31, 2025
Wallethub compared the 50 states across 25 key indicators of startup success to determine the most fertile grounds in which to launch and grow an enterprise. The findings show that Florida is the best state for starting a business...
Grants & Funding
WomensNet Grant for Women-Owned Trade Skills Businesses
January 22, 2025
APPLICATION CLOSES JAN. 31 - Are you a woman-owned trade services business? WomensNet is offering its monthly business specific $10,000 grant for auto mechanics, carpentry, welding & fabrication, heating & cooling, trucking & transportation, commercial & residential construction, plumbing, farming, and remodeling.
Economic Scene
SBA Extends Deadline to Apply for Physical Disaster Loans from Hurricane Milton
January 22, 2025
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended the deadline for businesses, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters impacted by Hurricane Milton to apply for Physical Disaster Loans (PDL). The new deadline is March 7.
Supply Chain
Navigating Supply Chain Issues: Understanding the Impact of Scheduled Delivery on Business Operation
January 15, 2025
In today’s complex global market, supply chain challenges can significantly impact business operations. Join the Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council and the SBA for an insightful webinar that delves into the role of scheduled delivery in mitigating supply chain issues and ensuring operational efficiency.
Export Resources
Doing Business in Costa Rica & Guatemala
January 15, 2025
Join the U.S. Commercial Service and SelectFlorida for a webinar to learn more about navigating trade opportunities with Costa Rica and Guatemala at 11 a.m. Jan. 23.
Disaster Preparedness
DoorDash Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund
January 15, 2025
APPLICATION CLOSES MAR. 03 @ 6 PM - Disasters are unpredictable - but critical support shouldn't be. The average small business loses $3,000 every day it remains closed due to a natural disaster.
Disaster Preparedness
SBA Recovery Center Opens to Aid Businesses with Economic Losses from Hurricane Milton
January 15, 2025
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened a Business Recovery Center at the Deltona Regional Library to support small businesses and private nonprofit organizations that suffered economic losses due to Hurricane Milton.
Business News & Resources
Consumer Sentiment Survey Shows Floridians Upbeat about Economy
January 08, 2025
Florida consumers finished 2024 on a very positive note, as University of Florida (UF) researchers found attitudes toward the economy in the state improved substantially in December.
Export Resources
The ABCs of Exporting Roadshow
January 08, 2025
SelectFlorida is hosting a series of educational events in February designed to help small- to medium-sized enterprises expand into international markets and navigate global trade. The event will provide valuable insights and resources for businesses at various stages of export development.
Grants & Funding
$167M Available to Small Businesses through State Small Biz Credit Initiative
January 08, 2025
FloridaCommerce has announced an additional $167 million is available for small businesses through Florida’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). This capital program facilitates and expands access to funds for small businesses that would otherwise not be able to receive funding...
