News & Stories
September 09, 2025
From Legacy to Liftoff: Volusia Innovation Hub Takes Flight with Grand Reopening Sept. 15
The Volusia Innovation Hub, formerly known as the UCF Business Incubator in Volusia County, invites the public to a high-energy grand reopening event from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, at its newly branded facility on the Daytona Beach International Airport campus at 601 Innovation Way, Daytona Beach.
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Volusia County Economic Development 2nd Quarter 2025 Report Available
August 20, 2025
The report highlights skilled trades associated with the construction and manufacturing industries.
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Volusia County Offers Free Legal Strategy Seminar to Support Local Entrepreneurs
July 30, 2025
Volusia County’s next Acuity Business Pass seminar will help entrepreneurs understand when and how to take each legal step, so they remain compliant, protected, and financially stable as their business grows. The free, in-person seminar will take place from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the DeLand Regional Library, 130 E. Howry Ave.
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Volusia County Launches Game-Changing Business Innovation Hub to Accelerate Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth
June 26, 2025
Volusia County is ushering in a new era of economic development with the launch of the Volusia Business Innovation Hub, a transformative initiative designed to become the region’s premier destination for entrepreneurship, innovation, and business growth.
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From Startup to Sunglass Empire: Learn the Secrets of Business Funding Success
May 29, 2025
What's the difference between a brilliant business idea and a thriving company? Often, it's access to capital. Discover how to bridge that critical gap at the Volusia Business Resources Funding Readiness Workshop from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, at the Brannon Center, 105 S. Riverside Drive, New Smyrna Beach.
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Volusia County Economic Development 1st Quarter 2025 Report Available
May 28, 2025
The report highlights the impact of the aviation and aerospace industry at the national, state and local levels.
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Tune in to the May "Q" Breakfast
May 14, 2025
Tune in live at 8 a.m. on May 16 for the Volusia County Economic Development “Q” Breakfast featuring the topic "The Future Takes Flight in Volusia."
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Hurricane Preparedness for Business
May 07, 2025
Hurricane season officially starts June 1, 2025. Planning ahead for a disaster can save business owners thousands of dollars in lost revenue due to structural damage, content damage, interruption of operations and employee displacement. Did you know that 25% of businesses don't reopen their doors post-disaster? We encourage all business owners to prepare their business for the season with the Volusia Prepares Business program checklist.
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Volusia County Realigns Business Incubator to Expand Support for Local Businesses, Startups, and Innovators
May 02, 2025
With the goal of serving the broader needs of the local business community and tailoring services to meet its evolving needs, the Volusia County Council voted to transition management of Volusia County's Business Incubator from the University of Central Florida (UCF) to the County's Economic Development Division on April 15.
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Beyond Bounds Wins Volusia Innovation Challenge
April 02, 2025
Online game development company Beyond Bounds Studios won first place in the 2025 Volusia Innovation Pitch Competition and Innovation Challenge at the Ocean Center on March 27.
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