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.
Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz)
Sunbiz is a State of Florida portal dedicated to helping individuals with essential functions of business such as registrations, filing and dissolution of business entities, and providing information and guidance to new business owners.
- Business Planning
- Licensing & Registration
Foundry Coworking Space
The Foundry is Daytona Beach’s first co-working space. They offer a wide array of options to include day passes up to an executive desk. Creative services include a podcast studio and marketing media services.
- Networking
- Workspace
GrowFL
GrowFL is Florida’s only organization exclusively dedicated to support and accelerate the growth of second-stage companies, by providing their leaders with focused, efficient, and timely access to resources they deem important. Our programs provide connections with other second-stage company leaders, resources, and organizations whose expertise, experience, and products lead to the second-stage company’s continued growth and prosperity.
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Information & Research
- Strategic Planning
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida advocates for Hispanic businesses and builds connections between the growing Hispanic market and local businesses that can serve them. The chamber provides networking events and educational programs and helps businesses strategize, organize and grow.
- Networking
- Public Policy & Government Relations
Holly Hill Business Association
The City of Holly Hill Business Association is a dedicated platform for the growth, collaboration, and support of businesses in Holly Hill. Our mission is simple: to help your business succeed.
- Networking
Holly Hill Business Licensing
The Holly Hill Business Licensing Office is your source for local business registration (tax receipt) and other guidance regarding doing business in the community.
- Licensing & Registration
- Permitting
Holly Hill Department of Economic Development
The City of Holly Hill enhances our community through the creation and preservation of healthy businesses, good jobs and a sound quality of life. We accomplish this mission by working with our existing businesses, helping them expand and grow, serving as a liaison in assisting new businesses looking to open, and most importantly, functioning as a ‘one stop shop,’ providing your business with the tools necessary to succeed in Holly Hill, Florida.
- Commercial & Industrial Property
- Grants & Incentives
- Information & Research
Internal Revenue Services (IRS)
The Internal Revenue Service is the bureau of the U.S. Department of Treasury and is responsible for assessing and collecting tax revenue in the United States.
- Taxes
Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Office of Small Business Programs
John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) and its prime contractors are committed to increasing competition in contracting, enhancing our socioeconomic programs, and providing private industry the maximum opportunity to do business at KSC. KSC aims to foster small business development to meet the needs of NASA’s exploration, scientific discovery and research initiatives, maximizing the ability of small businesses to participate in competitive processes through education and providing avenues to increase small business participation in the competitive process of primes represented on the Board.
- Government Contracting
- Minority- Women- Veteran- Owned Businesses
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
