Calling Volusia County Entrepreneurs & Innovators to Pitch Their Business

The Volusia Innovation Challenge, an exciting local pitch competition designed to nourish innovation and energize new ventures, will be accepting applications from Volusia County residents beginning on Jan. 6. Aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and small business owners are encouraged to bring their groundbreaking business ideas to life by applying to pitch. The Innovation Challenge offers a […]Read More

Outdoor Recreation Economy Featured in Third Quarter Report

Presenting timely and relevant updates on the local and regional economy is a core service of Volusia County’s Division of Economic Development. This information takes many forms, including the “Q” quarterly economic report, which contains valuable key performance indicators (KPIs) on the health of the Volusia County economy. Each quarter, these reports are highlighted during […]Read More

Latest Volusia County Demographic Profiles Available

Latest Volusia County Demographic Profiles Available 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. Each year, Volusia County Economic Development creates community demographic profiles for the 16 municipalities and the county to show the […]Read More

How Does Your Business Size Up?

What if you had a tool that could provide comprehensive business intelligence and market analysis designed to help your business? SizeUp is a robust business analytics tool developed to support small and medium-sized business owners, in a variety of stages, make strategic decisions to grow their business. SizeUp includes information on thousands of industries. To […]Read More

Is Your Business Ready for Disasters and Other Emergencies?

The peak for hurricane season is upon us, but these aren’t the only disasters businesses should be prepared for. Did you know that 40% of businesses never reopen their doors post-disaster? Volusia County Economic Development encourages all business owners to continuously prepare their operations for hurricanes and other natural disasters with the Volusia Prepares Business […]Read More

Workforce Inflow/Outflow Movement in Our Communities

The latest inflow/outflow data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s OnTheMap program is now available for all 16 municipalities within Volusia County. Employment inflow/outflow analysis highlights the movement of workers into and out of selected geographies including the cities of Volusia County. Illustrative diagrams show employment levels within a local community and indicate whether that community […]Read More