Volusia Business Resources

06/10/2026

💰Small Business Grant Alert!🚨

The Simply Business Big Dreams Grant is a $25,000 initiative offering direct funding and business support for small business owners in the U.S. Five small businesses will each receive a $5,000 grant, which is cosponsored by ⁠Simply Business and ⁠Sky’s the Limit nonprofit organization.

📅 Application Deadline: June 18
⏰ Time: 11:59 p.m.

Learn more about entry criteria and terms & conditions at

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06/09/2026

Pall Corporation Open House/Job Fair on June 13

Discover how you can grow your career with a worldwide leader in filtration and separation technologies at the Pall Corporation Open House & Job Fair. Get an inside look at Pall’s work in manufacturing.

Opportunities Include:
✅Apply for current and future positions
✅ Onsite interviews
✅ Guided facility tours
✅ Learn about local & global opportunities

📅 Date: June 13
⏰ Time: Noon to 2 p.m.
🖥️ Location: 1750 Filter Drive, DeLand, FL

Learn more about Pall Corporation at https://www.pall.com/

06/08/2026

Do you have a Business Startup idea you want to launch? Sign up for 🚀 LaunchPad Volusia, a 9-week accelerator program led by a certified business instructor.

The next LaunchPad goes from every Friday 9am to Noon July 10 to Sept. 4 at the Volusia Innovation Hub in Daytona Beach. Limited seats available. Register today at bit.ly/3RM4Jcp

06/07/2026

Find your next career at the 2026 Regional Job Fair, a premier workforce event hosted by CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia in partnership with Daytona State College. Employers from across Brevard, Flagler, and Volusia Counties will gather to recruit, connect and hire from a diverse pool of qualified job seekers. Advanced Technology College.

📅 Date: June 10
⏰ Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
📍 Advanced Technology College, Daytona State College, 1770 Technology Blvd., Daytona Beach

Register for the job fair at

Meet employers at one of our largest events of the year

06/05/2026

📣 SBA Freedom 250 Patriot Pitch Competition; Apply by June 10

The .S. Small Business Administration is hosting a nationwide $1 million prize pool pitch competition to celebrate the innovation and ambition on Main Street that has fueled American ingenuity for 250 years. The competition is open to small businesses from all sectors that have utilized certain SBA capital products, and who are shaping the future of their industry with innovation and sound business practices & fundamentals.

✨ Submissions will be evaluated by four stages of judging panels looking at how each business performs in the following categories:
• Strengthening American competitiveness
• Small business “punching above its weight”
• Economic impact and quality jobs
• Business fundamentals and ex*****on readiness

📅 Key Dates:
• Submission deadline: June 10
• Top 10 semifinalists notified: week of July 4
• Pitch Competition Finals event: one-day event between Sept. 8 and 18 (date to be finalized at a later time)

🖥️ Register for one of several upcoming Lunch and Learn events for details on the pitch competition at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lunch-learn-sba-patriot-pitch-competition-tickets-1990814390433.

💡 Visit https://preview.sba.gov/freedom-250/ to learn more about competition and eligibility requirements.

06/05/2026

The Reach Pay It Forward Grant program provides small business owners with marketing resources and tools to expand their brand, connect with new audiences and achieve lasting success.

recipients will receive a complimentary advertising schedule and a free 30-second commercial, as well as support from local media experts, on-demand educational resources, opportunities to network with like-minded entrepreneurs and more.

Learn more and apply by the 📅 Dec. 31, 2026, deadline at https://spectrumreachpayitforward.com/qualifications

06/04/2026

💡Have a business idea but not sure what to do next?

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06/04/2026

Find Talent at the CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia Virtual Healthcare Job Fair

🏥Healthcare-related employers looking to fill open positions are encouraged to sign up for CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia’s Virtual Healthcare Job Fair.

📅 Date: June 17
⏰ Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
🖥️ Location: Virtual

Businesses can register directly on Premier Virtual platform at https://pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/xKr69d

Job seekers can preregister for the job fair at https://app.premiervirtual.com/events/32244975-8b50-4dce-920a-87141a378a60/healthcare-virtual-job-fair-june-17-2026/attendee.

For more information, contact Mary Keen at [email protected]

06/02/2026

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce (CO-) is looking for small businesses doing big things — driving innovation, growth, and impact locally and globally.

Apply to the CO-100 awards program to earn your spot on CO-’s list of America’s top small businesses and a chance to win $25,000. Enter your business in up to five award categories spanning a broad range of specialties, including tech innovation, marketing excellence, global expansion, longevity, and company culture. Selected businesses will gain national exposure and receive exclusive access to top experts and invitations to exclusive events and other perks.

Apply by June 11 to lock in a discounted entry rate. Application deadline closes July 23. Learn more at

This exclusive list recognizes 100 of the best and brightest small and mid-sized businesses across America, celebrated for their remarkable contributions in driving innovation, growth, and ingenuity both locally and globally.

06/01/2026

Be part of the discussion to develop workforce solutions at the State College Workforce Summit 2026. The summit, themed “Learn to Earn Workforce Models for Today’s Economy,” will bring together educators, employers, economic developers, and community partners to discuss workforce solutions for high-demand industries in aerospace and aviation, construction trades, engineering, information technology, logistics, and manufacturing.

Key takeaways include panel discussions highlighting innovative training models, education-to-employment pathways, and strategies that help align workforce development with real industry needs, along with exposure to incentives for businesses that hire and train. Attendees will gain actionable insights, networking opportunities, and information on employee upskilling programs and business incentives for hiring and training talent.

📅 Date: June 2
⏰ Time: 7:30 to 10 a.m. (continental breakfast service included)
🖥️ Location: Advanced Technology College, Room 109, 1770 Technology Blvd., Daytona Beach

Register to attend the free summit at https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=FFGz-HlgdkKsIq6A0d-6mEMfydd77ZpBtTeJHyRGFflUMUpLNFpONDM1VkE0Ujk1NDcyUUxIVzEyNC4u&route=shorturl