Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Grants & Funding
WomensNet Grant Opportunity for Women-Owned Skin & Hair Care Businesses
August 06, 2026
Are you a woman-owned skin or hair care business? WomensNet is offering its monthly business specific $10,000 grant for providers of...
Events, Expos & Trade Shows
2026 SBDC Small Business Success Summit
August 06, 2026
The Florida SBDC Network is hosting the fifth annual Small Business Success Summit from Aug. 17 to 18 in Charlotte Harbor. The annual event will provide small businesses with resources needed to reach new limits and to encourage success and growth.
Marketing & Strategy
PR vs. Marketing: Why Your Business Needs Both
August 06, 2026
Small businesses don’t need a large budget to start building brand awareness. Creating a public relations (PR) strategy often starts by identifying what you want customers and the media to associate with your business.
Marketing & Strategy
Growing Your Business Through Post-Sale Customer Management
July 30, 2026
The post-sale period isn’t where growth pauses; it’s where sustainable growth begins. Companies that treat the signed contract as the finish line leave enormous value on the table.
Business News & Resources
Ormond Beach Main Street Earns 2026 Main Street America Accreditation
July 30, 2026
Ormond Beach Main Street has been designated as a 2026 Accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the roster of designated programs in recognition of their commitment to creating meaningful improvements in their downtowns through preservation-based economic development and community revitalization using the Main Street Approach™.
Grants & Funding
Hey Helen Women-Owned Business Grant Program
July 30, 2026
The Hey Helen Grant is a privately funded initiative by visionaries who invest in women entrepreneurs building impact-driven, for-profit businesses in the U.S. Each grant cycle, one founder will receive a $10,000 unrestricted cash award
Economic Scene
How Flexible Work Helped Solve a Problem for a Manufacturing Firm
July 30, 2026
With U.S. manufacturers struggling to staff up, a handful are opening the doors to people who may not be seeking a traditional career in the industry or even a 40-hour workweek. It’s a change that manufacturers including Stanley Black & Decker and Georgia-Pacific are embracing.
Disaster Preparedness
Business Continuity Planning & Disaster Loan Programs Webinar
July 23, 2026
Be ready for disaster before it strikes. The Southeast Volusia Manufacturing & Technology Coalition (SEVMTC) will host a free virtual training session focused on disaster preparedness and business continuity.
Business News & Resources
Sign Up for the Savor September Restaurant Program
July 23, 2026
Would you like to fill up more tables in your restaurant this September? Sign up for the Savor September Restaurant Month. The goal of this free program will give visitors and locals a chance to explore the diverse dining options in the Daytona Beach area.
Grants & Funding
AT&T Small Business Contest
July 23, 2026
Now in its fourth year, the AT&T Small Business Contest will award one small business a $50,000 grant along with a prize package that includes one year of AT&T service with a new device, mentorship resources, and a featured AT&T content story...
