You’ve probably heard the adage “Content is King.” The phrase originated in 1996 when Microsoft founder Bill Gates wrote an essay with the same name. In the essay, Gates predicted that content would become the key determinant of success for websites and businesses. That statement couldn’t be truer in our ever-evolving digital world. In the […]Read More
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
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
If you are a veteran, you are an ideal entrepreneur. Your military service instilled discipline, teamwork and leadership skills, making you a resilient and reliable business owner. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, veterans owned over 1.9 million of U.S. small businesses with 5.4 million employees, $256 billion in annual payroll and an estimated $1.3 […]Read More
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
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
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
Entrepreneurs and small business owners will have an opportunity to “Learn from the Experts” at the Volusia Business Resources (VBR) Funding Readiness Workshop being held at The Center at Deltona on Oct. 2. Volusia County’s Division of Economic Development is hosting the event to arm attendees with tools and knowledge that they’ll need to secure […]Read More
Are you looking for the most efficient path to complete a permit or handle a code enforcement issue? Are you wondering how to navigate the permitting or code enforcement process or unsure how to complete your permitting procedure? Navigating those processes can be cumbersome for those who are not engaged on a regular basis, but […]Read More
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