Volusia County Economic Development

Volusia Business Resources (VBR) and all its Affiliate Partners are committed to providing local area businesses with the most up-to-date resources to help during this trying time of recovery following Hurricane Milton. Visit and bookmark this link to access current and incoming information for business resources: https://lnkd.in/eXHdrEKN #volusiabusinessresources #weareVBR #VolusiaCounty #recovery #smallbusiness

🎉 Volusia Business Resources presents Funding Readiness 2024 is in the books! Earlier this month, we hosted a funding resources workshop that featured five learning sessions with lenders, financial professionals, and small business consultants who shared their expertise aiming to help small businesses navigate the sometimes-complex lending process of acquiring capital. The main feature of the event was the #VolusiaBusinessResources Funding Readiness Center (FRC), a new business funding resource, that provides users with tools to assess funding readiness, expand financial knowledge and guides business owners to outside capital alternatives that fit their business. https://lnkd.in/etYFySX5 A big thank you to all our speakers for taking the time to participate and contribute to the financial literacy of our business community! MC: Jessica Lovatt, President & CEO, Volusia Manufacturers Association (VMA) Funding Readiness Center (FRC) Overview Stephanie Ford, President & CEO, Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce Brad Harris, Business Manager, Volusia County Economic Development Organizing Your Financials Suzanne Forbes, CPA, Managing Partner, James Moore & Co. Matt Thompson, Tax Manager, James Moore & Co. The 5C’s of Credit Lisa Land, Business Banker, FAIRWINDS Credit Union Bob Ludlow, Senior Vice President, Truist Lisa Peterson, Vice President, Commercial Relationship Mgr., SouthState Bank Funding Options 101 Trecia Arrington, Consultant, Florida SBDC at Daytona State College Karlon Johnson, Community Development Officer, Black Business Investment Fund (BBIF ) S. Boyd Karren, Managing Partner, Otro Financial Bob Reed, Program Director, StarterStudio The final session of the workshop featured our keynote speaker, Daryle Scott, who shared his entrepreneurial journey as a Stetson University graduate who founded a mail-order startup from his dorm room and transformed it into Venus Swimwear, a $100 million international brand. Attendees had the opportunity to hear his inspiring story and learn how he acquired funding that propelled his business to greater heights. Thank you to our supporters & sponsors who helped to make this event a valuable experience for the business community of Volusia County! Thank you to the VBR Resource Partners that joined us and took the opportunity to directly connect w/ local business owners and entrepreneurs! Thank you to everyone for attending the event! We hope those who attended left feeling informed and prepared with practical, vital information to utilize should a funding need arise for a business venture. Are you seeking business resources, business-centric events, or practical, how-to business guides? Visit and bookmark https://lnkd.in/dxjb5-h VBR article: https://lnkd.in/ddVTzc9D #volusiabusinessresources #VBR #FundingReadinessCenter #FRC #weareVBR #VolusiaCounty #smallbusiness #entrepreneur #fundingresources #visitnow #bookmarkforlater

Volusia County officials urge residents who sustained property damage from the recent hurricane to submit photos of the damage through an online portal available on the County’s website or through the Volusia Emergency Management app. This process, which complements the efforts of crews actively surveying damage in the community, will help assess whether the area qualifies for federal disaster aid. https://lnkd.in/ekHGZmFm

We are thrilled to share this exciting news! Welcome to Volusia County and Daytona Beach International Airport AURA-AERO!

Residents Can Sign up for the Blue Roof Program through Nov. 5 This program is a free service for homeowners and permanently occupied rental properties, providing fiber-reinforced, industrial-strength sheeting to protect storm-damaged roofs until homeowners can make permanent repairs. Residents impacted by Hurricane Milton can sign up for this no-cost service by visiting blueroof.gov, calling 888-ROOF-BLU (888-766-3258), or visiting a Right of Entry collection center throughout the affected areas.

The Port Orange South Daytona Chamber of Commerce has opened a post hurricane business damage assessment survey to understand the challenges businesses are facing and to develop effective support strategies. Please take the survey at: https://lnkd.in/esqcAEn8

The SBA announced that it has exhausted funds for its disaster loan program after warnings that funding would soon run out following increased demand from Hurricane Helene. Until Congress appropriates additional funds, the SBA is pausing new loan offers for its direct, low-interest, long-term loans to disaster survivors. However, SBA is encouraging individuals and small businesses to continue to apply for loans given assurances from congressional leaders that additional funding will be provided upon Congress’s return in November.

Florida: A major disaster declaration has been approved to supplement #Milton recovery efforts. Residents & business owners in designated areas are eligible for federal assistance. More may be added as damage assessments continue. ➡️ DisasterAssistance.gov Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eEdgcHpc

Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program Activated FloridaCommerce has activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, making $50 million available for businesses impacted by Hurricane Milton. #VolusiaCounty small business owners and sole proprietors in need of assistance are encouraged to visit the link below to apply for the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program. The program provides short-term, zero-interest loans to small businesses that experienced economic injury or physical damage due to Hurricane Milton. Interested applicants can apply now through Dec. 4 or until all available funds are expended. Eligible small businesses may apply for loans of up to $50,000 through the program. Loans of up to $100,000 are available for agriculture and aquaculture small businesses, and loans of up to $150,000 are available for citrus and cattle operations. https://lnkd.in/ebBygz62 #volusiabusinessresources #weareVBR #VolusiaCounty #recovery #smallbusiness

SBA Disaster Assistance Loans Explore the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) low-interest disaster loans to help businesses and homeowners recover from declared disasters at https://lnkd.in/gCiKXvT. Types of disaster loans available include physical damage, mitigation assistance, economic injury disaster loans and military reservist loans. #volusiabusinessresources #VolusiaCounty #recovery #smallbusiness