Resource Directory
LOCAL RESOURCES
GROW YOUR BUSINESS
There are many resources out there waiting to hear from you. What are you waiting for? Discover the many options available below.
The resources listed here contain links to third party websites not owned or operated by the County of Volusia. These external links are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute endorsements by the County.
1 Million Cups Daytona Beach
1 Million Cups Daytona Beach is a weekly entrepreneurial storytelling event where entrepreneurs gather to connect, inspire, educate, and empower each other and the local business ecosystem. Each week, we host entrepreneurs who share their stories, entrepreneurial visions, successes, challenges, and current needs.
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Networking
AAEA
The African American Entrepreneurs Association was formed to promote economic development through entrepreneurship within the African American community through education, mentoring, workshops, inspirational events and micro-financing. AAEA members and partners include a wide range of organizations that provide capital and services to assist entrepreneurs in creating and expanding their businesses.
- Business Planning
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Funding
Acuity Business Pass powered by the Volusia County Public Library
The Acuity Business Pass Program offers small businesses a plethora of business resources available through the Volusia County Public Library system.
- Information & Research
Additional Grants Opportunities
Volusia County Economic Development locates focused grants offered by third party organizations. Visit us to see the most recent discoveries and find one that works for your business.
- Funding
Beachside Work Solutions
Beachside Workplace Solutions invites local businesses to discover a new way to work. Located in the beachside of Daytona Beach, find flexible workplace options to fit your lifestyle including long term leasing, private office space, dedicated desks, collaboration rooms and upscale coworking, along with meeting and conference space well suited for small start-ups, professionals and entrepreneurs who need office space that is ready to use day one.
- Workspace
CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia
CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia provides recruitment-related services, labor market information and training opportunities to business and job seekers. We help the business community reduce recruitment costs and provide the information and resources needed to hire and retain qualified employees.
- Funding
- Grants & Incentives
- Workforce
CEO Business Alliance
The CEO Business Alliance is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit organization with the sole mission to stimulate new job creation and capital investment in Volusia County. The Alliance works to recruit new business to the area; assist local business growth and retention ; and support initiatives that enhance economic development efforts. As a fully-private economic development entity, the Alliance is not subject to public record requests and can offer entirely confidential consultation, all at no cost.
- Commercial & Industrial Property
- Funding
Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida
Community Legal Services is a full service civil legal aid law firm that promotes equal access to justice, which is a core American value. Approximately 50 – 80% of low-income Americans’ legal needs go unmet.CLS provides professional legal aid to help low-income people protect their livelihoods, their health, and their families. We make it easier for the most vulnerable and disenfranchised Central Floridians to access legal information, gain legal assistance and representation, and to understand their rights.
- Business Planning
- Legal Services
- Regulatory Compliance
Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
The mission of the CVB is to contribute to and enhance the overall economic prosperity of the Halifax Taxing District and all of Volusia County through the successful promotion of the area as a preferred tourism destination. The CVB works with area lodging, attractions, restaurants and other tourism and hospitality-related businesses to represent the area to potential leisure and business travelers, tour operators, travel agents, meeting planners, and the travel media.
- Information & Research
- Marketing
- Networking
Resource Directory
Local Resources To
Grow Your Business
There are many resources out there waiting to hear from you. What are you waiting for? Discover the many options available below.
The resources listed here contain links to third party websites not owned or operated by the County of Volusia. These external links are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute endorsements by the County.
Deltona Business Licensing
The Deltona Business Licensing Office is your source for obtaining your City of Deltona business tax receipt and other guidance regarding doing business in the community.
- Licensing & Registration
Deltona Economic Development Office
Being in business is about making money and showing profits. It is also about maintaining an entrepreneurial zeal to meet the market need and achieve significant results. The City of Deltona is anxious to assist new businesses to assure their successful location in Deltona. Starting a new business requires a major commitment of time, energy, and capital. You will also be required to obtain a business license, and other required zoning, planning, and building permits depending on the nature of your business. Most important to your success is the development of a business plan, which describes how your business will be managed and operated.
- Grants & Incentives
- Licensing & Registration
- Regulatory Compliance
Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR)
DBPR is the agency charged with licensing and regulating more than 1.4 million businesses and professionals in the State of Florida, such as alcohol, beverage & tobacco, barbers/cosmetologists, condominiums, spas, hotels and restaurants and more.
- Disaster Preparation and Recovery
- Licensing & Registration
Edgewater Economic Development Office
The City of Edgewater strives to enhance the quality of life for its residents by providing assistance for local businesses to grow and prosper and by recruiting businesses to locate in the City of Edgewater.
- Business Planning
- Disaster Preparation and Recovery
- Public Policy & Government Relations
Edgewater Finance Department
The City of Edgewater strives to enhance the quality of life for its residents by providing assistance for local businesses to grow and prosper and by recruiting businesses to locate in the City of Edgewater.
- Business Planning
- Licensing & Registration
- Regulatory Compliance
ERAU Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
The Embry‑Riddle Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship educates and connects entrepreneurs seeking to establish and grow high-value, high-growth companies. We integrate knowledge in aeronautics, aerospace, and adjacent technologies with business acumen to build world-class companies. The center serves the students of ERAU by providing access to expertise and talent for entrepreneurially minded companies.
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Networking
- Research & Development
ERAU MicaPlex
The MicaPlex presents a unique collaborative opportunity for business and the university community to develop, refine and bring new products and technological services to market.
- Business Planning
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Incubators
Florida APEX Accelerator
Interested in doing business with the government? Helping businesses understand and win government contracts is an essential service of the Florida APEX Accelerator (formerly Florida Procurement Technical Assistance Center – PTAC). The Florida APEX Accelerator helps Florida-based businesses identify, compete for, and win government contracts.
- Government Contracting
Florida Department of Commerce
FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce and our local communities. Florida Commerce is dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.
- Disaster Preparation and Recovery
- Grants & Incentives
- Workforce
Florida Department of Revenue
The Florida Department of Revenue (DOR) administers over 30 taxes and fees which are used to fund state and local government services for Floridians. You will have to determine which taxes apply to your business type and activity. A tax accountant or attorney can help you navigate this process.
- Disaster Preparation and Recovery
- Taxes
