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.
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
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.
Port Orange Community Development Department
The Port Orange Community Development Department is your source for local business registration (tax receipt) and other guidance regarding doing business in the community.
- Business Planning
- Licensing & Registration
- Taxes
Port Orange CRA/Economic Development Department
The Port Orange Community Development Office encourages economic development by retaining and facilitating the expansion of existing businesses, attracting new viable businesses to the area and fostering the development of complementary business clusters.
- Commercial & Industrial Property
- Grants & Incentives
- Public Policy & Government Relations
Port Orange South Daytona Chamber of Commerce
The Port Orange South Daytona Chamber of Commerce is a united voice for business, offering a welcoming atmosphere to provide opportunities for your business to grow, to build relationships and to enhance the quality of life in our communities. The Port Orange South Daytona Chamber of Commerce enhances the quality of life in the community by advocating for business development, building relationships, and supporting economic opportunity.
- Marketing
- Networking
- Professional Development & Learning
SCORE Volusia Flagler Chapter 87
SCORE Volusia/Flagler is dedicated to helping small businesses launch, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. With the support of volunteers, sponsors and the SBA, SCORE is able to provide counselling, seminars, tools, templates and tips without charge to small businesses.
- Business Planning
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Funding
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
The Volusia County SBDC helps entrepreneurs and businesses launch, grow, and succeed. Our services include confidential business consulting, business planning, industry & market research, sales & marketing guidance, financial analysis, capital & funding acquisition, government contracting, and much more.
- Business Planning
- Disaster Preparation and Recovery
- Professional Development & Learning
South Daytona Economic Development Office
The South Daytona Economic Development Office provides support to those are looking to start a new business, expand an existing business, or relocate a business in our community.
- Grants & Incentives
- Licensing & Registration
- Permitting
Southeast Volusia Advertising Authority
The Southeast Volusia Advertising Authority is the tourism agency that markets the New Smyrna and Southeast Volusia attractions and events. Marketing opportunities are available through the Authority for local area businesses
- Information & Research
- Marketing
Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce
The Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce is an active group of working professionals who promote business and economic development for the communities it serves. Membership provides exposure of your business to over 30,000 residents, newcomers and visitors that contact the Chamber each year, for local area information and referrals in addition exclusive advertising opportunities.
- Marketing
- Networking
- Professional Development & Learning
Southeast Volusia Manufacturing & Technology Coalition
The Southeast Volusia Manufacturing & Technology Coalition focuses on facilitating bringing businesses that support aviation and aerospace development to Southeast Volusia County.
- Commercial & Industrial Property
