News & Stories
March 30, 2026
Steve Lofvers and TarpBags® Take Top Prize at Volusia Innovation Challenge
Steve Lofvers, inventor TarpBags®, took home the top prize and the crowd's admiration with a brilliantly simple solution to a stubborn problem: non-destructive, reusable, water-fillable ballast bags that secure emergency roof tarps without nails or any roof-penetrating fasteners. In addition to the $10,000 cash award, Lofvers will receive one year of workspace and mentoring at the Volusia Innovation Hub to help build his venture.
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Discover the Next Generation of Businesses at the 2026 Volusia Innovation Challenge
March 13, 2026
Step into the future of Volusia County at the 2026 Volusia Innovation Challenge Pitch Competition & Innovation Showcase, where bold ideas, breakthrough technologies, and the region’s brightest entrepreneurial minds take center stage.
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Accelerate Your Business Startup with LaunchPad Volusia
February 26, 2026
Do you have an idea for a business startup? Sign up for LaunchPad Volusia, a nine-week accelerator program led by a certified business instructor held at the Volusia Innovation Hub.
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Volusia County Economic Development 4th Quarter 2025 Report Available
February 24, 2026
The Volusia County Economic Development “Q Book” quarterly report for the fourth quarter of 2025 is now available.
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Quarterly "Q" Breakfast Meeting Set for Feb. 20 - Investments & Advancements Shaping Volusia County’s Future
February 12, 2026
Volusia County Economic Development will host the next “Q” Breakfast on Feb. 20 where the topic focus will be “Investments & Advancements Shaping Volusia County’s Future.”
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Entrepreneurs Encouraged to Apply for Volusia Innovation Challenge
January 27, 2026
Applications are open for the 2026 Volusia Innovation Challenge, Volusia County's premier pitch competition for local entrepreneurs, innovators, and small business owners. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31.
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Latest Volusia County Demographic Profiles Available
December 11, 2025
Does the growth of your business depend on targeting a specific age or income group? Understanding your target market with demographic profiles can help with achieving your business strategies.
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Shop Local on Small Business Saturday
November 24, 2025
The holiday season is in full swing, and Saturday, Nov. 29, is the day dedicated to encouraging consumers to shop and support small businesses.
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Volusia County Economic Development 3rd Quarter 2025 Report Available
November 24, 2025
The Volusia County Economic Development “Q Book” quarterly report for the third quarter of 2025 is now available.
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October is Manufacturing Month
October 02, 2025
For the month of October, we celebrate Manufacturing Month and the importance of U.S. manufacturing innovation and ingenuity to the U.S. economy.
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