Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Economic Scene
Growth Grants Offered by the National Association for the Self-Employed
December 11, 2025
Since 2006, the National Association of Self-Employed (NASE) has awarded nearly $1 million to its members through the Growth Grants program through small business grants.
Grants & Funding
WomensNet Grant for Women-Owned Fashion or Interior Design Businesses
December 05, 2025
For the month of December, WomensNet is offering its monthly business specific $10,000 grant for women business owners in the fashion and interior design industries.
Grants & Funding
Veterans & Military Spouses Small Business Grant Program
December 05, 2025
The Hiring Our Heroes’ Small Business Grant Program, made possible through the FedEx Founder’s Fund, will honor the achievements of veteran- and military spouse-owned small businesses, highlighting their impact and contributions to local communities and America’s economic growth.
Grants & Funding
Faire Offering $5,000 Grant Credit to Stock Your New Retail Shop
November 12, 2025
The Faire Small Business Grant provides $5,000 grants to select new retail businesses to help them stock their stores and cover their inventory expenses.
Entrepreneur Resources
Connect with the Next Generation of Innovators & Workforce Talent at TREP Expo 2025
November 11, 2025
Get ready for TREP Expo 2025 where innovation takes center stage! Join Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s (ERAU) O’Maley College of Business for TREP Expo 2025 at the ERAU Student Union Center.
Business News & Resources
Florida Now Ranks as the World’s 15th Largest Economy
November 11, 2025
The Florida Chamber Foundation has announced that Florida, if it were a nation, would now rank as the 15th largest economy in the world, with a gross domestic product exceeding $1.7 trillion.
Economic Scene
Join 1 Million Cups Every Wednesday for Connections & Inspiration
November 11, 2025
1 Million Cups (1MC) Daytona Beach is a free weekly entrepreneurial storytelling event where entrepreneurs gather to connect, inspire, educate, and empower each other and the local business ecosystem.
Grants & Funding
Intuit QuickBooks and Mailchimp Small Business Hero Program – Deadline is 11/14
October 29, 2025
The Intuit QuickBooks and Mailchimp Small Business Hero Program is a year-long initiative designed to celebrate and empower small businesses that invigorate and serve their communities.
Grants & Funding
Boundless Futures EmpowerHER Quarterly Grant; Deadline is 11/1
October 29, 2025
Boundless Futures Foundation (BFF) empowers, embraces, and elevates female entrepreneurs through grants to new businesses and to likeminded nonprofits. BFF grants are awarded directly to female entrepreneurs who are using their businesses to solve social issues through their product or business model that includes poverty & hunger, sustainability & the environment, and strong communities.
Tourism Updates
Daytona CVB to Host Tourism Listening Session Nov. 4
October 29, 2025
The Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) will continue with its series of Community Tourism Listening Sessions at noon Nov. 4 at the News-Journal Center, 221 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach.
