Business Location Services

The City's Economic Development Team serves as a single point of contact for companies, site selection consultants and corporate real estate executives considering doing business in Hollywood, Florida.

Economic Development staff may assist you by:
  • Supplying data and information
  • Identifying sites and buildings
  • Hosting corporate and consultant visits
  • Compiling state and local incentives

Why Hollywood?

Hollywood is located in the heart of South Florida, between Miami and Fort Lauderdale along the Atlantic Ocean. Hollywood is the 6th largest metropolitan statistical area (MSA) in the nation, but retains its "hometown" feel that many businesses are seeking. The region has been designated a mega region of the future and a driver of U.S. economic growth. The City of Hollywood offers:
  • Superior combination of location and access featuring the world class Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Port Everglades, one of the busiest seaports in the world, and convenient railway and interstate connections.
  • Pro-business mindset at local and state level offering low-cost, low-tax, high-quality corporate environments.
  • Superior health care services. Hollywood is home to the award-winning and nationally recognized Memorial Regional Healthcare System, the fifth-largest public health care system in the nation.
  • A diverse and well-educated work force. CNBC ranked Florida among the top three states for workforce in the nation.
  • Unparalleled quality of life with sandy beaches, a nationally accredited parks system and year-round outdoor family festivals and events.
  • Global connections with a sophisticated and diverse international infrastructure. South Florida has the third largest consular corps in the United States, with approximately 70 consulates and 25 foreign trade offices from major countries in Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia.

Key Incentives

  • $0 personal income tax and one of the lowest corporate income tax rates in the nation.
  • Tax refunds for each job created in various targeted industries.