Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Grants & Funding
VBR Funding Readiness Workshop Features ‘Shark Tank’ Success Story
August 12, 2026
Get the guidance you need to secure financial support for your business at the Volusia Business Resources Funding (VBR) Readiness 2026 Workshop, an event designed to help make your funding journey a success. Just Announced! Get Inspired: Hear from keynote speaker Desiree Haller, founder and CEO of SubSafe.
Events, Expos & Trade Shows
DeLand Chamber’s Talent 2026 Workforce Development Summit
August 12, 2026
The DeLand & Greater West Volusia Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Talent 2026: Workforce Development Summit as part of its Thursday Speaker Series.
Economic Scene
State of the Consumer 2026: When Tech Acceleration and Cost Pressures Collide
August 12, 2026
In today’s complex and fast-changing consumer landscape, two forces—the rapid advancement of technology and sustained cost consciousness—stand out for their breadth and persistence in shaping the sector. The consumers’ path to purchase is increasingly complicated, brand influence is more diffuse, and the priority consumers place on value now cuts across income segments and categories.
Housing & Real Estate
Millennial Housing Report: Where Are They Buying and Renting
August 06, 2026
Approximately 5.3 million millennials became homeowners in just five years nationally, which marks a 74% increase in millennial-owned households. To better understand renting and owning trends across the U.S., Rentcafe.com analyzed 107 metro areas with the largest millennial household populations, highlighting those with the most significant gains.
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.
Florida Ranked No. 1 for Higher Education for 10th Straight Year
July 30, 2026
Florida has been ranked the No. 1 state in the nation for higher education for 10 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. To commemorate this milestone, the State University System of Florida is partnering with public universities statewide to award scholarships to eligible students who share why they chose their institution to pursue their higher education goals.
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™.
