Volusia Business Resources

09/08/2026

Tap into Volusia’s Veteran Talent Pool at the “Camo to Corporate” Workshop

County of Volusia Veterans Services is partnering with NXT Mission and CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia to present the Camouflage to Corporate workshop and training program, designed to engage employers, educators and organizations in developing strategies for hiring and retaining military and veteran personnel.

Topics will include best practices for hiring veterans and military spouses – a workforce segment that often faces unique employment challenges during frequent relocations – along with workforce partnership development, employer education and resources, and veteran retention strategies.

📅 Date: Sept. 17
⏰ Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
📍 Location: Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach

The workshop is offered at no cost. Coffee, snacks and lunch will be served. Local and national employers interested in participating can https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=w1pBTK4aI0a3yzj9FhiWj0m1i8zqdwFBuXgVsuurySlUNFgwV0ZOMzRXWEtFT1c2U1BTRzVNVjc3RiQlQCN0

09/03/2026

📢 Attention, Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners! Learn How to Fund Your Business at the VBR Funding Readiness 2026 Workshop. This high-value workshop is offered at no cost and includes lunch, but space is limited. Registration is required atbit.ly/VBRFundingReadiness2026VFB

09/03/2026

Join the DeLand & Greater West Volusia Chamber of Commerce for its State of the City Series: Orange City for an informative and engaging morning featuring a keynote address by Mayor Kelli Marks.

This annual event provides community members and business leaders with valuable updates on city initiatives, upcoming projects, and Orange City’s strategic vision for the future. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow community members, hear directly from city leadership, and stay informed about Orange City’s progress and priorities.

📅 Date: Sept. 10
⏰ Time: 8-9:30 a.m.
📍 Location: John Knox Village of Central Florida, Orange City

Admission is free, but reservations are required, as seating is limited. Register at https://www.chamberorganizer.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?evid=103044829&orgcode=DELA

09/01/2026

Are you curious about what Volusia County's economy looked like for the past ten years?

The Volusia County Economic Development “Q Book” quarterly report for the second quarter of 2026 is now available. The report includes new residential and commercial construction permit activity, redevelopment permit activity, and municipal and county labor statistics. It also provides a 10-year overview of Volusia County's economy, including population & housing trends, business formations, GDP, export activity, and employment growth.

Check out the 2Q-2026 Q Book at https://www.floridabusiness.org/research-center/q-books.stml.

09/01/2026

“Camo to Corporate” Workshop Can Help Employers Tap into Volusia’s Veteran Talent Pool

More than 50,000 call Volusia County home, bringing leadership, discipline and specialized technical training that many employers struggle to find elsewhere.

🔎 Local employers can learn how to recruit, hire and retain military talent during a Camouflage to Corporate workshop and training program.

Volusia County Veterans Services is partnering with NXT Mission and CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia to present the program, designed to engage employers, educators and organizations in developing strategies for hiring and retaining military and veteran personnel.

Topics will include best practices for hiring veterans and military spouses – a workforce segment that often faces unique employment challenges during frequent relocations – along with workforce partnership development, employer education and resources, and veteran retention strategies.

📅 Date: Sept. 17
⏰ Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
📍 Location: Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach

The workshop is offered at no cost. Coffee, snacks and lunch will be served. Local and national employers interested in participating can register via Microsoft Forms at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=w1pBTK4aI0a3yzj9FhiWj0m1i8zqdwFBuXgVsuurySlUNFgwV0ZOMzRXWEtFT1c2U1BTRzVNVjc3RiQlQCN0

08/28/2026

📣 💰 Small Business Grant Alert!

Growth Grants Offered by the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE). These $4,000 grants can be used for marketing, advertising, hiring employees, expanding facilities and other specific business needs. Completed applications received in July, August, and September will be reviewed in October 2026.

Visit the NASE website for complete details on the grant program, quarterly application deadlines, and selection criteria at

https://www.nase.org/become-a-member/member-benefits/business-resources/growth-grants

08/27/2026

Are you ready to turn your idea into a business startup? Register for LaunchPad Volusia, a nine-week accelerator program led by a certified business instructor.

LaunchPad Volusia is designed to help startups:
✅ Turn their idea into a plan
✅ Test their concept
✅ Discover their customers
✅ Get feedback that helps their idea grow
✅ Learn how to pitch to investors

Participants will also learn about the business resources available in the community. The program follows a self-paced structure, supplemented by live mentorship and workshops to provide guidance and support. By the end of the program, participants will have a validated, funding-ready business ready to launch!

What a previous LaunchPad Volusia participant had to say…
“This program is absolutely hands down best educational for starting a business! New and experienced entrepreneurs would find value that will last a lifetime! The best thing I’ve done since moving to Florida and starting a business.”
-Darnell H.

📅 Date: Every Friday from Sept. 25 to Nov. 20
⏰ Time: 9 a.m. to noon
📍 Volusia Innovation Hub, 601 Innovation Way, Daytona Beach

Register for the nine-week program today at bit.ly/FBLaunchPadSept2026

08/26/2026

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering up to $20 million in prize awards to help small manufacturers expand capacity in critical supply chain areas. The overall objective is to deliver measurable, near-term improvements by directing resources toward:

• Existing suppliers with the ability to scale
• High-impact supply chain gaps or chokepoints
• Actions that achieve defined milestones or produce tangible output within a defined timeframe

Awards will be made to small businesses based on a detailed review of each submission for factors including a demonstrated operating history, proven technical capability, relevance to identified supply chain gaps and chokepoints, creditworthiness, and the ability to achieve measurable outcomes. There is no fee for entry.

Submissions should be emailed directly to [email protected] by 11:59 p.m. Aug. 28 to be considered.

Review competition criteria and eligibility requirements at: https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/priorities/sba-initiatives/critical-suppliers-prize-competition/

08/26/2026

📢 Just Announced! VBR Funding Readiness Workshop Features Shark Tank ABC Success Story.

Hear from keynote speaker Desiree Haller, founder and CEO of SubSafe, who along with her husband turned a clever solution into a thriving Volusia County-based business after their debut on Shark Tank, landing a deal with Mark Cuban and Charles Barkley.

🎓 Learn from Experts: Get insights from lenders, financial professionals, and small business consultants who will offer practical advice on navigating the complex lending process.

💰 Become Funding Ready: Attendees will learn what lenders and investors expect before applying for funds, how to organize their financials, and identify the funding options that best suit their business needs.

📅 Date: Sept. 30

⏰ Time: 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

📍 Location: Sanborn Center, 815 S. Alabama Ave., DeLand

This high-value workshop is offered at no cost and includes lunch, but space is limited. Registration is required at: bit.ly/FBSVBRFundingReadiness2026

Learn from the experts how to fund your small business or startup. Discover how to bridge critical funding gaps at Funding Readiness 2026

08/25/2026

🔍Find Your Next Career!

CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia hosts recruiting events and job fairs to connect job seekers with employers that have immediate hiring needs to pave pathways to a better job.

Sparton and You Thrive Florida are holding recruiting events at CSBFV locations in Daytona Beach on Aug. 27 and Orange City on Aug. 28.

Sign up for upcoming recruiting events at

CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia hosts recruiting events and job fairs which connect job seekers with employers that have immediate hiring needs to pave pathways to a better job.