Veterans are ideal entrepreneurs, and they deserve our support. Their military service instilled discipline, teamwork and leadership skills, making them resilient and reliable business owners. What’s more, veterans show significantly more concern than non-veterans about business regulations, lack of connections, financing, and getting customers. While representing 7.6% of the U.S. population, veterans make up 9.1% […]Read More
By this time, you may have already heard of Volusia Business Resources (VBR) and the critical support network that came together to launch and support this initiative. You may have even visited VolusiaBusinessResources.com and taken advantage of the business resource directory, calendar, and “How to Guides” on the site. There’s more. The VBR website is […]Read More
Whether you’re an innovator, entrepreneur or business owner, there are resources to support you right here in Volusia County. The Volusia County Economic Development (VCED) research center provides you and your team with business tools, mapping and reports as well as data on wages, area demographics, employment, workforce, education, employers and the local economy. From […]Read More
Volusia County businesses with employees on payroll should be aware of two workforce-related wage updates at the state and federal levels. Florida’s Minimum Wage Increase Floridians will see an increase of $1 on Sept. 30, 2023, taking the minimum wage from $11 to $12. Tipped employees will see their required cash wage increased to $8.98. […]Read More
In the heart of Florida lies a region teeming with entrepreneurial spirit and enterprising potential. The Greater West Volusia County area has emerged as a vibrant hub for businesses seeking growth, collaboration, and a supportive community. At the forefront of this transformation stands the DeLand & Greater West Volusia Chamber of Commerce, a driving force […]Read More
In June, the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce (SEV) hosted its third annual Regional Economic Development Summit. The summits bring together local business leaders, government officials from New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater, Oak Hill and Volusia County, and community stakeholders. Also included in these dynamic planning sessions is the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, Southeast […]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
Attracting targeted industries that will make a substantial impact on the health of a local economy requires strategic visioning and proactive programs that will enhance the desirability of a location. Site readiness that includes access to critical utility infrastructure is a key component to increasing the competitiveness of an area to companies looking to potentially […]Read More
Our schools are struggling with the current cultural and economic environment. Many factors determine the success of our public and private schools. Some of these factors include: “What is the reading level of our 3rd graders?” because we know that is a large part of determining their future academic success or failure; “What effects have […]Read More
Did you wake up this morning with an incredible idea for a new business? Has this idea been brewing for a long time and now you want to take that leap into entrepreneurship? Regardless of how your vision came about, you need to navigate through various stages from researching your idea and developing your business […]Read More
