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
1 Million Cups West Volusia
1 Million Cups West Volusia 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.
State Library of Florida
The State Library of Florida has served as the primary information resource provider for the Florida state government serving state agencies, the legislature, and Florida residents since 1845.
- Business Planning
- Government Contracting
- Information & Research
Team Volusia Economic Development Corporation
Team Volusia Economic Development Corporation (TVEDC), through tremendous commitment and partnerships, works on strategic Volusia County economic development activities and business recruitment initiatives.
- Commercial & Industrial Property
- Marketing
- Networking
The Florida High Tech Corridor
Led by the presidents of UCF, USF and UF, The Florida High Tech Corridor leverages a unique perspective and the strengths of our world-class research institutions to accelerate regional economic development through innovation, research and development grants, support and by cultivating talent.
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Funding
- Incubators
Urban Chamber of Commerce of Volusia and Flagler Counties
The Urban Chamber of Commerce of Volusia and Flagler Counties is a 501(c)(6) hub for minority owned business to meet and share valuable resources. The Urban Chamber of Commerce is organized to advance the general welfare and prosperity of the Volusia/Flagler County area so that its citizens and all areas of its business community shall prosper.
- Minority- Women- Veteran- Owned Businesses
- Networking
- Professional Development & Learning
Vision & Heels
Vision & Heels is a women-first coworking space in the heart of Downtown Deland. We designed our space to inspire with a mix of relaxed seating, benched areas, private offices, and conference rooms to help you do your best work. Vision & Heels hosts many events to bring the community together and help facilitate your network. Inquire today to see how Vision & Heels can help you do your best work!
- Networking
- Workspace
Volusia County Division of Corrections Re-Entry Program
The Volusia County Division of Corrections (VCDC) Re-entry program is committed to readying individuals to be released from its facilities with personal growth and employment opportunities. Volusia County Division of Economic Development has been working with VCDC to connect employers with program participants as they re-enter the workforce.
- Workforce
Volusia County Division of Economic Development
Volusia County Economic Development (VCED) is the division of Volusia County government that assists business owners and works collaboratively with local stakeholders. VCED provides assistance at no cost to businesses with the desire and potential for growth providing guidance and assistance to start-up, second stage, and maturing businesses within Volusia County.
- Business Assessments
- Grants & Incentives
- Importing/Exporting
Volusia County Emergency Management
The mission of Volusia Emergency Management is to provide a comprehensive and integrated emergency management system that coordinates community resources to protect lives, property, and the environment through preparedness, prevention, response, recovery and mitigation from all natural and man-made hazards that may impact the County of Volusia.
- Disaster Preparation and Recovery
Volusia County Industrial Development Authority
If traditional financing is not an option, or you are interested in learning about an alternative source of funding for your capital project, you may want to consider a bond. The Volusia County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) was created for the purpose of reviewing and processing commercial/industrial projects submitted for tax-free revenue bond financing and re-financing as defined by, and in the manner provided by, the Florida Industrial Development Financing Act and by Sections 159.44-159.53 of Chapter 159 of the Florida Statutes.
- Funding
Volusia Innovation Hub
Volusia County has ushered in a new era of economic development with the launch of the Volusia Innovation Hub powered by Volusia County Government, a transformative initiative designed to become the region’s premier destination for entrepreneurship, innovation, and business growth. The Hub supports startups to mid-size businesses in Volusia County by providing education, resources, and support through mentoring and research while fostering relationships in the business community and our local university system.
- Business Planning
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Incubators
