Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Economic Scene
Southeast Volusia Chamber Economic Summit Oct. 23
October 15, 2025
Join the DeLand & Greater West Volusia Chamber of Commerce for the State of the City – DeBary, an informative and engaging morning featuring a keynote address by Mayor Karen Chasez.
Innovation & Technology
Find Resources to Protect Your Business During Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October 02, 2025
Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CAM) is a collaboration between government and private industry to raise awareness about digital security and empower everyone to protect their personal data from digital forms of crime.
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
U.S. Chamber’s CO-100 Small Business Forum
October 02, 2025
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is hosting the CO-100 Small Business Forum both in-person and virtually on Oct. 8. The event will highlight the top small businesses in America and include informative presentations by industry leaders and innovators
Grants & Funding
Verizon Digital Ready Grant Application Opens Oct. 1
October 02, 2025
Verizon's $10,000 grant program is available to small businesses after completing a combination of two qualifying online courses and applying by Dec. 10, 2025.
Events, Expos & Trade Shows
Come Out for the 2025 VMA Robot Brawl Oct. 11
October 02, 2025
The 6th Annual VMA Robot Brawl is coming up from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 11. This indoor, action-packed event brings together 16+ schools battling it out in epic robot fights.
Economic Scene
New SelectFlorida Program - Certificate of Good Manufacturing Practices
October 02, 2025
As Florida’s official international commerce organization, SelectFlorida is authorized to issue Good Manufacturing Practices Certificates (GMPC) to businesses engaging in international commerce.
Business News & Resources
Florida Sales Tax on Commercial Rentals Repealed Effective Oct. 1, 2025
September 24, 2025
Effective October 1, 2025, the state sales tax imposed on rent or license fees for the use of real property (commercial rentals) under section 212.031, Florida Statutes (F.S.), is repealed.
Grants & Funding
Square Cornerstone Grant – Deadline to Apply Sept. 30
September 24, 2025
The Cornerstone Grant by Square awards four small businesses $10,000 each, along with a year of mentorship from financial and business experts.
Grants & Funding
2025 Credibly Small Business Award – Deadline to Apply Sept. 30
September 24, 2025
The 2025 Credibly Small Business Award offers cash prizes of up to $30,000 to help small businesses accelerate their growth.
Grants & Funding
Are You Ready to Seek Funds for Your Business?
September 24, 2025
Are you seeking capital to launch or grow your business now or in the future? Are you overwhelmed by the business funding process? If you answered yes, explore Volusia Business Resource’s Funding Readiness Center (FRC) for guidance to help you prepare for your funding journey.
