Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Tech Topics
USA.gov Challenge & Pitch Competition Portal
June 18, 2026
Do you have a winning solution to challenges faced by U.S. Government agencies? Challenges are an open innovation mechanism to engage citizen inventors, students, hobbyists, small businesses, and academic researchers who do not typically participate in traditional government procurement.
Grants & Funding
Cultivate Small Business Food Entrepreneur Accelerator & Grant Program
June 18, 2026
Cultivate Small Business (CSB) helps early-stage entrepreneurs build and sustain businesses in the food industry, with a focus on historically underserved founders in low- to moderate-income communities. CSB is a free 12-week MBA-style program that provides a customized curriculum through live virtual classes.
Award Programs
Gain Statewide Recognition; Apply for GrowFL’s Florida Companies to Watch
June 18, 2026
The 16th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch program serves as a premier stage to celebrate the relentless visionaries who are not only scaling their businesses but also driving the engine of Florida’s economy.
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Volusia County Schools Named One of Florida’s Top 10 School Districts
June 18, 2026
Volusia County Schools (VCS) has been named one of Florida’s top 10 school districts, ranking No. 8 in a comprehensive statewide evaluation by Mebane Enterprise.
Workforce Updates
A Guide to Creating an Employee Handbook
June 10, 2026
A strong employee handbook is the backbone of your workplace, keeping everyone aligned, answering common questions, and protecting your business from day one. Beyond legal protection, a handbook defines your company culture and provides a road map for conflict resolution.
Grants & Funding
Women Founders Entreprenista Evolve Grant
June 10, 2026
The Entreprenista Evolve Grant provides quarterly $5,000 grants to support women founders as they scale their businesses and invest in growth-focused initiatives.
Grants & Funding
New Grants Available through Verizon Small Business Digital Ready
June 10, 2026
The next round of Verizon’s Small Business Digital Ready grant program is now open. Register and complete any combination of two eligible courses or events any time in 2026 to unlock the grant application.
Housing & Real Estate
VCARD Real Estate Values Forum June 25
June 10, 2026
Join VCARD, the Daytona Beach Association of Realtors, New Smyrna Beach Board of Realtors and the Daytona Regional Chamber for the Annual Real Estate Values Forum featuring Volusia County Property Appraiser Larry Bartlett
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Register for SelectFlorida's ABCs of Exporting at the Volusia Innovation Hub
June 10, 2026
Are you looking to grow your market internationally? You’re invited to attend the ABCs of Exporting Roadshow event offered by Select Florida from 2 to 4 p.m. June 17 at the Volusia Innovation Hub.
Grants & Funding
Big Dreams Grant Program
June 04, 2026
The Simply Business Big Dreams Grant is a $25,000 initiative offering direct funding and business support for small business owners in the U.S.
