Funding Readiness Workshop Features Shark Tank Success Story
Posted On: September 21, 2026
What’s the difference between a brilliant business idea and a thriving company? Often, it's access to capital.
Learn how to bridge that critical gap at the Funding Readiness Workshop from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Wayne G. Sanborn Center, 815 S. Alabama Ave., DeLand. Presented by Volusia Business Resources, this event is designed to transform entrepreneurs from funding seekers to funding recipients.
Attendees will hear firsthand from Desiree Haller, founder and CEO of SubSafe. She and her husband built the Volusia County-based company from a single clever solution into a growing outdoor industry brand, a journey that took off after their appearance on Shark Tank landed them a deal with Mark Cuban and Charles Barkley. Haller will share her entrepreneurial journey from launching one product to becoming an outdoor industry brand.
Stop guessing what lenders want. Participants will interact with lenders and financial professionals who approve business loans and pick up:
- Practical strategies for organizing their financials to impress potential investors
- A roadmap to identify which funding options may align with their specific business model
- Real-world insights that translate complex lending processes into actionable steps
This high-value workshop is offered without charge, but space is limited. Registration is required at bit.ly/PRTVBRFundingReadiness2026.
Volusia Business Resources represents a powerful alliance of local economic development partners and business servicing stakeholders committed to empowering Volusia County businesses. VBR’s funding readiness center equips entrepreneurs with essential tools for assessing funding readiness, expanding financial knowledge, and connecting with optimal capital sources. Learn more at https://www.volusiabusinessresources.com.
