Resource Directory
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.

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.

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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.

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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. 

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Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce

The Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce advocates a strong economic and business environment and serves as a platform through which our members and the entire business community can thrive.

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Daytona State College (DSC) Center for Business & Industry

Making People Your Competitive Advantage! The Center for Business & Industry was created to address the learning requirements of a broad spectrum of people and professionals. The Center helps individuals and organizations reach their highest potential offering programs designed with both the individual and the company in mind. Let us help you and your organization on the path to success. Courses and services can be customized and delivered at any location. The Center for Business & Industry offers short term training, conferences, seminars, customized training services and technical assistance to better prepare organizations and workers to compete and thrive in emerging global markets.

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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.

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ERAU Micaplex

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University MicaPlex Business Incubator is where entrepreneurs and opportunity meet. MicaPlex presents a unique opportunity for business and the university community to develop, refine and bring new products and technologies to market.

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Florida Department of Commerce

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce and our local communities. DEO 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Volusia County Business Incubator

Volusia County Business Incubator is a 9,600 square-foot facility located at Daytona Beach International Airport. It facilitates smarter, faster startup and growth of emerging companies with exceptional facilities, mentoring and more.

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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. We provide assistance at no cost to businesses with the desire and potential for growth within Volusia County. VCED provides guidance and assistance to start-up, second stage, and maturing businesses. 

VCED participates in a wide range of development projects with both county and municipal jurisdictions through the following:

  • Project leadership or participation
  • Grant fund acquisition
  • Incentive program facilitation
  • Ombudsman

If you have a business or are thinking of starting a business in Volusia County, VCED is here to serve your needs.

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