Volusia Business Resources (VBR), facilitated by the Volusia County Division of Economic Development, is a collaboration of local economic development practitioners, chambers of commerce, workforce organizations, post-secondary education institutions, and business counseling and mentoring partners. VBR came about as a result of collaborative efforts achieved in 2020 during the pandemic. As the pandemic began loosening […]Read More
Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) was a buzz of excitement with the arrival of the inaugural Avelo Airlines flight from Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) on June 22. Volusia County Chair Jeff Brower and County Council members Jake Johansson, Matt Reinhart and Troy Kent celebrated the occasion with county and airport staff, airline officials, tourism representatives […]Read More
With approval from the Volusia County Council in April 2023, Volusia County Economic Development will now administer a new job creation program. The Grow Volusia Business Program (GVBP) is a 100% performance-based tool available to new and existing businesses in Volusia County. The business support program enables quality employment opportunities by incentivizing job creation. The […]Read More
Volusia County Economic Development will host a free webinar from 10 to 11 a.m. June 27 with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) to provide information on the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). SSBCI is administered by DEO with the goal of promoting small business lending, supporting small business growth within Florida, and […]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
Did you know that 40% of businesses never reopen their doors post-disaster? Volusia County Economic Development encourages all business owners to prepare their operations for the 2023 hurricane season with the Volusia Prepares Business program checklist. The comprehensive Volusia Prepares Business checklist includes essential protective measures to help your business be operational after disaster events. […]Read More
An expert industrial development panel addressed driving development during Volusia County Economic Development’s (VCED) quarterly “Q” breakfast meeting at Daytona Beach International Airport on May 19. Aviation and Economic Resources Director Cyrus Callum kicked off the meeting by providing an update on key metrics on the county’s labor market, building permit activity and education […]Read More
