Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Grants & Funding
Verizon Digital Ready Grant Application Opens Oct. 1
October 02, 2025
Verizon's $10,000 grant program is available to small businesses after completing a combination of two qualifying online courses and applying by Dec. 10, 2025.
Events, Expos & Trade Shows
Come Out for the 2025 VMA Robot Brawl Oct. 11
October 02, 2025
The 6th Annual VMA Robot Brawl is coming up from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 11. This indoor, action-packed event brings together 16+ schools battling it out in epic robot fights.
Economic Scene
New SelectFlorida Program - Certificate of Good Manufacturing Practices
October 02, 2025
As Florida’s official international commerce organization, SelectFlorida is authorized to issue Good Manufacturing Practices Certificates (GMPC) to businesses engaging in international commerce.
Business News & Resources
Florida Sales Tax on Commercial Rentals Repealed Effective Oct. 1, 2025
September 24, 2025
Effective October 1, 2025, the state sales tax imposed on rent or license fees for the use of real property (commercial rentals) under section 212.031, Florida Statutes (F.S.), is repealed.
Grants & Funding
Square Cornerstone Grant – Deadline to Apply Sept. 30
September 24, 2025
The Cornerstone Grant by Square awards four small businesses $10,000 each, along with a year of mentorship from financial and business experts.
Grants & Funding
2025 Credibly Small Business Award – Deadline to Apply Sept. 30
September 24, 2025
The 2025 Credibly Small Business Award offers cash prizes of up to $30,000 to help small businesses accelerate their growth.
Grants & Funding
Are You Ready to Seek Funds for Your Business?
September 24, 2025
Are you seeking capital to launch or grow your business now or in the future? Are you overwhelmed by the business funding process? If you answered yes, explore Volusia Business Resource’s Funding Readiness Center (FRC) for guidance to help you prepare for your funding journey.
Economic Scene
Florida Minimum Wage Increases Sept. 30
September 24, 2025
Floridians will see an increase of $1 on Sept. 30, taking the minimum wage from $13 to $14. Tipped employees will see their required cash wage increased to $10.98.
Events, Expos & Trade Shows
DeLand Chamber State of the City Series - Orange City
September 19, 2025
Join the DeLand & Greater West Volusia Chamber of Commerce for the State of the City: Orange City. This informative and engaging morning event will feature a keynote address by Orange City Mayor Kelli Marks.
Economic Scene
WomensNet Grant Opportunity for Women-Owned Education & Childcare Businesses
September 19, 2025
Are you a woman-owned education or childcare business? Did you know that women make up 95% of the childcare workforce? WomensNet is offering its monthly business specific $10,000 grant for September.
