Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Workforce Updates
Showcase Employment Opportunities at the Embry-Riddle Fall Off-Campus Job Fair
September 03, 2026
The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) Student Employment Office invites businesses to participate in ERAU’s annual Fall Off-Campus Job Fair.
Economic Scene
Secure Your Space at World Health Expo in Dubai
September 03, 2026
SelectFlorida has secured space for a Florida Pavilion, and individual booths are being offered for Florida companies to exhibit within the pavilion. Limited space is available.
Workforce Updates
Upcoming CareerSource Talent Recruiting Events
August 25, 2026
CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia hosts recruiting events and job fairs to connect job seekers with employers that have immediate hiring needs to pave pathways to a better job.
Workforce Updates
“Camo to Corporate” Workshop Can Help Employers Tap into Volusia’s Veteran Talent Pool
August 25, 2026
Local employers can learn how to recruit, hire and retain military talent during a Camouflage to Corporate workshop and training program.
Economic Scene
SBA Critical Suppliers Prize Competition
August 25, 2026
The Small Business Administration is offering up to $20 million in prize awards to help small manufacturers expand capacity in critical supply chain areas.
Grants & Funding
Growth Grants Offered by the National Association for the Self-Employed
August 12, 2026
Since 2006, the National Association of Self-Employed (NASE) has awarded nearly $1 million to its members through small business grants from the Growth Grants program. These $4,000 grants can be used for marketing, advertising, hiring employees, expanding facilities and other specific business needs.
Grants & Funding
VBR Funding Readiness Workshop Features ‘Shark Tank’ Success Story
August 12, 2026
Get the guidance you need to secure financial support for your business at the Volusia Business Resources Funding (VBR) Readiness 2026 Workshop, an event designed to help make your funding journey a success. Just Announced! Get Inspired: Hear from keynote speaker Desiree Haller, founder and CEO of SubSafe.
Events, Expos & Trade Shows
DeLand Chamber’s Talent 2026 Workforce Development Summit
August 12, 2026
The DeLand & Greater West Volusia Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Talent 2026: Workforce Development Summit as part of its Thursday Speaker Series.
Economic Scene
State of the Consumer 2026: When Tech Acceleration and Cost Pressures Collide
August 12, 2026
In today’s complex and fast-changing consumer landscape, two forces—the rapid advancement of technology and sustained cost consciousness—stand out for their breadth and persistence in shaping the sector. The consumers’ path to purchase is increasingly complicated, brand influence is more diffuse, and the priority consumers place on value now cuts across income segments and categories.
Housing & Real Estate
Millennial Housing Report: Where Are They Buying and Renting
August 06, 2026
Approximately 5.3 million millennials became homeowners in just five years nationally, which marks a 74% increase in millennial-owned households. To better understand renting and owning trends across the U.S., Rentcafe.com analyzed 107 metro areas with the largest millennial household populations, highlighting those with the most significant gains.
