Volusia Business Resources Funding Readiness 2026

MEET THE FOUNDER OF SUBSAFE...And Learn the Secrets of Business Funding Success What’s the difference between a brilliant business idea and a thriving company? Often, it's access to capital. 💰 Discover how to bridge that critical gap at the Volusia Business Resources Funding Readiness Workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Wayne G. Sanborn Center, 815 S. Alabama Ave., DeLand. This event, offered at no cost and including lunch, is designed to transform entrepreneurs from funding seekers to funding recipients. Attendees will hear firsthand from Desiree Haller, founder and CEO of SubSafe, who along with her husband turned a clever solution into a thriving Volusia County-based business after their debut on Shark Tank landing a deal with Mark Cuban and Charles Barkley. Stop guessing what lenders want. This interactive workshop delivers: • Direct access to lenders and financial professionals who approve business loans • Practical strategies for organizing your financials to impress potential investors • A personalized roadmap to identify which funding options align with your specific business model • Real-world insights that translate complex lending processes into actionable steps Volusia Business Resources Funding Readiness 2026 is an event designed to help your business be ready for business funding. Event Time: 8:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. Check-in and breakfast begins at 7:45 a.m. Program begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. This high-valued event is offered FREE and includes Lunch with Keynote Speaker Desiree Haller, CEO SubSafe based in Port Orange. Space is limited. Registration is required. Support for this event provided by: • City of DeLand • FAIRWINDS Credit Union • Volusia County Economic Development • Intracoastal Bank • SouthState Bank • Team Volusia Economic Development Corp. • Truist Bank