Deltona Means Business

10/08/2026

VETERAN RESOURCES
Recruiting Businesses to Participate in the Paychecks for Patriots Job Fair
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Your next great hire may be wearing boots today and business shoes tomorrow.

Join CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia (CSBFV) for an opportunity to connect face-to-face with veterans and other qualified job seekers looking for their next career opportunity at the 14th Annual Paychecks for Patriots Job Fair on November 18, 2026, in Daytona Beach.

Active job listings in Employ Florida are required. Contact Brian; he can assist with listing roles. Although this event is focused on veterans, it’s open to all job seekers.

This event provides businesses with:

✅ A free employer table

✅ Opportunities to connect with job-ready candidates

✅ Ability to showcase their career opportunities

✅ A chance to support veteran employment in our community

Employer space is limited. To reserve a free table, contact Brian Sparhawk, CSBFV Local Veteran Employment Representative (LVER) at [email protected] or call 321-412-5048.

📅 Date: Nov. 18

⏰ Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

📍 Florida Department of Health, 1845 Holsonback Drive, Daytona Beach

10/06/2026

Transportation Notice: As of Oct. 4, Route 33 has been discontinued, affecting stops including Deltona Regional Library, City Hall, Saxon Park & Ride and Market Place. VoRide is now an alternative, and a new Route 61X provides limited Saturday service around Saxon Boulevard/Enterprise Road. Votran Route 33 is now gone. The route was discontinued Sunday, Oct. 4. VoRide is the replacement option for affected riders, while the new Route 61X provides limited Saturday service around Saxon Boulevard/Enterprise Road.

09/15/2026

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09/03/2026

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09/03/2026

VETERAN RESOURCES

Tap into Volusia’s Veteran Talent Pool at the “Camouflage to Corporate” Workshop
Honoring service, building futures. Camouflage to corporate - transition, connect, succeed. County of Volusia Florida seal.
Volusia County Veterans Services is partnering with NXT Mission and CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia to present the Camouflage to Corporate workshop and training program, designed to engage employers, educators and organizations in developing strategies for hiring and retaining military and veteran personnel.

Topics will include best practices for hiring veterans and military spouses – a workforce segment that often faces unique employment challenges during frequent relocations – along with workforce partnership development, employer education and resources, and veteran retention strategies.

📅 Date: Sept. 17

⏰ Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

📍 Location: Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach

The workshop is offered at no cost. Coffee, snacks and lunch will be served. Local and national employers interested in participating can register via Microsoft Forms.

09/03/2026

ENTREPRENEUR RESOURCES
Ignite Your Business Idea into a Startup Ready to Launch
Do you have an idea for a business startup? Apply for the 9-week accelerator program to help you Turn your idea into a plan, Test your concept, Discover your customers, Get feedback that helps your idea grow, Learn how to pitch to investors. LaunchPad Volusia, a program of the Volusia Innovation Hub. Workshops led by a certified business instructor. Every Friday from Sept. 25 to Nov. 20
Are you ready to turn your idea into a business startup? Register for LaunchPad Volusia, a nine-week accelerator program led by a certified business instructor.

LaunchPad Volusia is designed to help startups:

✅ Turn their idea into a plan

✅ Test their concept

✅ Discover their customers

✅ Get feedback that helps their idea grow

✅ Learn how to pitch to investors

Participants will also learn about the business resources available in the community. The program follows a self-paced structure, supplemented by live mentorship and workshops to provide guidance and support. By the end of the program, participants will have a validated, funding-ready business ready to launch!

📅 Date: Every Friday from Sept. 25 to Nov. 20

⏰ Time: 9 a.m. to noon

📍 Volusia Innovation Hub, 601 Innovation Way, Daytona Beach

Register for the nine-week program today at: bit.ly/4aTLQLg.

What a previous LaunchPad Volusia participant had to say…

“LaunchPad Volusia has been an incredible experience! The program is packed with valuable resources, guidance, and support for aspiring & current business owners.”

—Mercedes D.

09/03/2026

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