Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Workforce Updates
Discover Florida's Hidden Workforce Pipeline
September 10, 2026
Join the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) and the Florida Foundation for Correctional Excellence (FFCE) for the Build Your Workforce Employment Partner Showcase — a free, in-facility event designed for employers facing today's talent shortages.
Tourism Updates
West Volusia Tourism to Host Tourism Talk Sept. 22
September 10, 2026
The West Volusia Tourism Advertising Authority (WVTAA) will host its next Talking Tourism networking event at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Gillespie Museum in DeLand.
Grants & Funding
WomensNet Grant Opportunity for Women-Owned Education & Childcare Businesses
September 10, 2026
Do you own a business in education or child care? September is your month to apply for the WomensNet Amber Grant, which awards a $10,000 grant specifically to women-owned businesses in the education and child care industry.
Events, Expos & Trade Shows
Attend DeLand Chamber’s State of the City Series: Orange City
September 03, 2026
Join the DeLand & Greater West Volusia Chamber of Commerce for its State of the City Series: Orange City for an informative and engaging morning featuring a keynote address by Mayor Kelli Marks.
Workforce Updates
Showcase Employment Opportunities at the Embry-Riddle Fall Off-Campus Job Fair
September 03, 2026
The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) Student Employment Office invites businesses to participate in ERAU’s annual Fall Off-Campus Job Fair.
Economic Scene
Secure Your Space at World Health Expo in Dubai
September 03, 2026
SelectFlorida has secured space for a Florida Pavilion, and individual booths are being offered for Florida companies to exhibit within the pavilion. Limited space is available.
Workforce Updates
Upcoming CareerSource Talent Recruiting Events
August 25, 2026
CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia hosts recruiting events and job fairs to connect job seekers with employers that have immediate hiring needs to pave pathways to a better job.
Workforce Updates
“Camo to Corporate” Workshop Can Help Employers Tap into Volusia’s Veteran Talent Pool
August 25, 2026
Local employers can learn how to recruit, hire and retain military talent during a Camouflage to Corporate workshop and training program.
Economic Scene
SBA Critical Suppliers Prize Competition
August 25, 2026
The Small Business Administration is offering up to $20 million in prize awards to help small manufacturers expand capacity in critical supply chain areas.
Grants & Funding
Growth Grants Offered by the National Association for the Self-Employed
August 12, 2026
Since 2006, the National Association of Self-Employed (NASE) has awarded nearly $1 million to its members through small business grants from the Growth Grants program. These $4,000 grants can be used for marketing, advertising, hiring employees, expanding facilities and other specific business needs.
