Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Tourism Updates
Daytona CVB to Host Tourism Listening Session Aug. 12
August 04, 2025
The Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) will continue with its series of Community Tourism Listening Sessions at noon Aug. 12 at the Starry Night Gallery, 230 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach.
Grants & Funding
Hivers and Strivers Investment Program for Veteran-Owned Businesses
August 04, 2025
As an angel investment group, Hivers and Strivers works to provide capital to qualifying businesses. Specifically, the investment group funds projects submitted by veteran-owned and veteran-led businesses. Funding opportunities range from $250,000 to $1 million.
Disaster Preparedness
Business Continuity Planning & Disaster Loan Programs Webinar
August 04, 2025
The Southeast Volusia Manufacturing & Technology Coalition (SEVMTC) will host a free virtual training session focused on disaster preparedness and business continuity via Microsoft Teams from 2 to 3 p.m. Aug. 12.
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
Sensible Legal Strategies: No More. No Less.
August 04, 2025
The next Acuity Business Pass course will help participants understand when and how to address key legal requirements as they establish and grow their business.
Economic Scene
Local SEO Mastery: Dominating Your Geographic Market
August 04, 2025
As a small business owner, you know the importance of showing up in search results when people in your service area research the products or services they need. In this free SCORE webinar, Local SEO Mastery, you’ll walk through simple, effective strategies to help your business stand out in local search results.
Grants & Funding
AT&T Small Business Contest Grant Program
July 24, 2025
The AT&T Small Business Contest offers U.S.-based small business owners with 50 or fewer employees a chance to win $50,000 to grow their business.
Workforce Updates
Boomers Could be Your Company’s Next Competitive Advantage
July 24, 2025
The future of work is multigenerational. Today’s workplaces often span four generations, from young Gen Z’s to older Boomers. Rather than treating age differences as a challenge, leading organizations understand that diverse perspectives can drive innovation and are leveraging them as an asset.
Disaster Preparedness
Volusia County Emergency Management Business Needs Survey
July 24, 2025
To help support planning and recovery efforts and ensure emergency management resources are aligned with business sector needs, Volusia County Emergency Management (VCEM) has developed a business needs survey.
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
Keep Your Business in Compliance – Without Breaking the Bank
July 24, 2025
The next Acuity Business Pass course will help participants understand when and how to address key legal requirements as they establish and grow their business. Topics include intellectual property, business structure, and compliance, with a focus on planning legal steps strategically to protect and strengthen the business over time, at the right time.
Business News & Resources
Seeking Assistance with Permitting, Code Requirements or Other County Services? Contact Your Permit Concierge
July 24, 2025
Volusia County’s Permit and Code Concierge Service provides residents and business owners with personalized service and a dedicated liaison to assist with their permitting and code needs.
