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 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
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.
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
