Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Entrepreneur Resources
23 Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read This Year
February 12, 2026
Whether you’re navigating setbacks and slipups or celebrating hard-won triumphs, entrepreneurs at any stage can find solace and inspiration in a list of titles curated by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Economic Scene
Hurricane Expo Set for April 18 at the Speedway with Sponsorships and Vendor Tables Available
February 12, 2026
Volusia County residents, businesses, and community organizations are invited to take part in a Hurricane Expo scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 18, in the pavilion area at the Daytona International Speedway. The event will focus on hurricane preparedness while also offering opportunities for organizations and businesses to participate as vendors or event sponsors.
Grants & Funding
WomensNet Grant for Women-Owned Health & Fitness Businesses
February 05, 2026
Are you a woman looking for a grant for your health and fitness business? Or are you pursuing a business idea on how to help people get healthy? For the month of February, WomensNet is offering its monthly business specific $10,000 grant for providers of the following services:
Entrepreneur Resources
Intuit QuickBooks and Mailchimp Small Business Hero Program – Deadline is 2/14
February 05, 2026
This program spotlights entrepreneurs who demonstrate courage, perseverance, and integrity by awarding three remarkable businesses each quarter.
Entrepreneur Resources
Side Hustles that Work and Get New Income Streams – 2 New Workshop Dates
February 05, 2026
Due to popular demand, two additional opportunities to attend the “Side Hustles That Work” seminar have been added this month. These free entrepreneurial educational workshops are part the Acuity Business Pass program.
Business News & Resources
Online Tool Puts Permitting Info at Your Fingertips
February 05, 2026
Do you need a permit but you’re not sure where to start? The Volusia County Permit Guide is now available. This new online permit guide puts essential project zoning and permitting information in one convenient location, eliminating the guesswork from the permitting process.
Entrepreneur Resources
Deadline Approaching to Apply for the Volusia Innovation Challenge
January 27, 2026
Do you have a great business idea that you’re not sure how to launch? Or do you have a small business that you’re ready to grow? Then the Volusia Innovation Challenge is the event for you!
Tourism Updates
West Volusia Tourism to Host Tourism Talk Feb. 10
January 27, 2026
The West Volusia Tourism Advertising Authority (WVTAA) will host its next Talking Tourism from 5-6:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Marshall & Vera Lea Rinker Welcome Center on the Stetson University Campus
Tourism Updates
Daytona CVB to Host Listening Session at Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center
January 27, 2026
The Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) will continue with its series of Community Tourism Listening Sessions on Feb. 10 at noon at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center
Business News & Resources
SBA Launches New Loan Program for Small Manufacturers
January 27, 2026
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has launched the 7(a) Manufacturer’s Access to Revolving Credit (MARC) Loan Program, which is the agency’s first loan program designed for small manufacturers.
