Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Grants & Funding
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant
May 14, 2025
Verizon’s Digital Ready Small Business program aims to provide free courses, mentorship, networking and grants for small businesses looking to stay competitive in the digital economy.
Economic Scene
Breeze Announces New Service to Akron-Canton
May 14, 2025
Breeze Airways has announced another new flight out of Daytona Beach International Airport.
Grants & Funding
Backing Small Business Disaster Recovery Grants Presented by Amex
May 07, 2025
The Backing Small Businesses grant program, supported by American Express, is expanding to support disaster recovery.
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
Navigating the Complexities of Tariff Policy
May 07, 2025
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is hosting a special briefing at 11:30 a.m. May 9 on the latest tariff policy updates
Economic Scene
Florida Shown to Have Highest Self-Employment Rate in U.S.
May 07, 2025
According to statistics released by the U.S. Census Bureau, Florida had the greatest per capita rate of self-employed individuals operating small unincorporated businesses in the nation.
Aerospace/Aviation Updates
First Embry-Riddle Students Set for Immediate Air Traffic Controller Employment Through New FAA Hiring Path
May 01, 2025
The first cohort of students in Embry?Riddle Aeronautical University’s (ERAU) air traffic control program is on track to bypass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Academy and head straight to FAA facilities for controller training.
Tourism Updates
Daytona Beach Area CVB to Host Community Tourism Listening Session
May 01, 2025
The Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) will continue with its series of Community Tourism Listening Sessions at noon May 20 at Daytona Lagoon Primer Water Park and Family Fun Center, 601 Earl St, Daytona Beach.
Workforce Updates
Participate in the Port Orange South Daytona Chamber Job Fair for Students
May 01, 2025
The Port Orange South Daytona Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Port Orange will host a job fair to promote career and employment opportunities to graduating high school seniors and upperclassmen.
Business News & Resources
SBA to Host National Small Business Week Virtual Summit May 6-7
May 01, 2025
During National Small Business Week, the SBA will hold a free Virtual Summit on May 6 and 7 for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Export Resources
40 General Exporting & Industry Specific Training Sessions for Volusia Exporters
May 01, 2025
Join the U.S. Commercial Service for a series of virtual and in-person tradecraft and industry-focused seminars during Export Week 2025 from May 5 to 9.
