Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Grants & Funding
WomensNet Animal Services Business & Orgs Grant Opportunity
July 10, 2023
APPLICATION CLOSES JULY 31 - Are you a woman-owned animal services business or organization? Women make up the majority of people involved in animal rescues — so it’s no surprise that women also make up the majority of owners in animal focused businesses.
Award Programs
U.S. Chamber’s Top Small Business Application Deadline Extended
July 10, 2023
The U.S. Chamber is recognizing small businesses that are driving economic growth, innovating and creating jobs.
Disaster Preparedness
Webinar: Disaster Prep and Business Continuity
July 07, 2023
To better prepare area businesses for the current hurricane season, the City of New Smyrna Beach has partnered with the SEVMTC, SEV Chamber, and East Central Florida Regional Planning Council to host an informative webinar.
Disaster Preparedness
Community Engagement Series Announced for Transform386
July 03, 2023
Volusia County Government has been awarded $328.9 million in Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to spearhead a comprehensive and enduring recovery initiative called Transform386.
Business News & Resources
Florida Ranks No. 4 in State Business Tax Climate Index
July 03, 2023
The Tax Foundation’s State Business Tax Climate Index enables business leaders, government policymakers and taxpayers to gauge how their states’ tax systems compare.
Workforce Updates
How to Implement a Four-Day Work Week (According to this Biz)
July 03, 2023
Once an employee fantasy, the shortened work week has gained serious traction, with small businesses leading adoption.
Entrepreneur Resources
Business Model Canvas Workshop
July 03, 2023
The Business Model Canvas is a strategic management tool to define and communicate a business idea or concept.
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program
July 03, 2023
To help provide a level playing field for women business owners, the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) federal contract program, which is administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA).
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
Developing a Three-Year Financial Forecast
June 26, 2023
SCORE Volusia/Flagler is hosting a webinar designed to show small-business owners how to estimate monthly sales and expenses utilizing a free SCORE forecasting template.
Workforce Updates
Should You Claim the Employee Retention Credit?
June 26, 2023
Small businesses looking to take advantage of the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) must first assess whether it is appropriate for them to pursue.
