Hollywood Business Resources

Wednesday, April 8, 2020


We Are Here For Your Hollywood Business


The City of Hollywood’s Office of Communications, Marketing and Economic Development is compiling information to assist businesses throughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. We have also begun to assess programming that could help you learn to develop and/or grow your business in Hollywood through City and partner programs. Our team is available to talk you through any of your business-related issues. Contact us at 954.921.3620 or by email.

Make Hollywood Count

Take the Census Today

10 minutes is all it takes!

National Self-Response Rate: 45.7%
Florida's Self-Response Rate: 44.2%
Hollywood's Self-Response Rate: 40.2%


While we all continue to do our part to help stop the spread of COVID-19 by staying at home, all are encouraged to participate in the United States Census. Completing the entire Census takes only about ten minutes.

Visit www.my2020census.gov and click "Start Questionnaire." If you don’t have your 12-digit Census ID number, you can still participate by entering your address after clicking the "Start Questionnaire" button. If you are unable to respond online, need help or would like to request a paper questionnaire, please call the toll-free assistance hotline: 1-844-330-2020. Census workers will be deployed beginning April 27th to homes who have yet to participate. 
 
It is important that you participate, as the amount of federal funding the City, County and State gets for infrastructure improvements, schools, hospitals and disaster recovery is tied to the community's census data. An accurate count of all Hollywood residents will help to ensure we receive our fair share of funding over the next 10 years.


Business Assistance: Navigating COVID-19
Connex Florida

CONNEX Florida: Florida's
Supply Chain Database


The purpose of this tool is to help Florida manufacturers better connect with each other, be discovered, and increase business opportunities. Through this database you can:

  • Connect with manufacturers
  • Post RFPs/RFQs/RFIs
  • Exchange surplus materials & equipment
  • Identify workforce and R&D offerings
  • Search processes, equipment, certifications, NAICS, SIC, products, materials
For more information on Connex Florida, click here.

Webinar: How to Navigate Small Business Resources

Free Webinar: How to Navigate Small Business Resources


The Office of Economic and Small Business Development, in collaboration with Broward County Mayor Dale V.C. Holness, is hosting a free webinar to discuss business resources, how to navigate them, and what to expect during the process. Guest speakers include:

  • Althea Harris - U.S. Small Business Administration
  • Sandra Marin - Florida SBDC
  • Alcee Hastings - U.S. Representative for Florida's 20th Congressional District

The live stream will be available on Facebook and Vimeo. Please click here for more information.


Thursday, April 9
10AM
Cost: Free
Registration Not Required



Reemployment Assistance Application Guide

Reemployment Assistance

(formerly known as Unemployment Compensation)


Reemployment Assistance benefits (formerly known as Unemployment Compensation) are available to Floridians whose employment has been negatively impacted as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Please click here for the City of Hollywood’s Reemployment Assistance Application Guide, which is a step-by-step guide on how to complete and submit the online application. In addition to applying online, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity is now accepting paper applications for Reemployment Assistance claims (available in English, Spanish and Creole). Here are three way to obtain a paper application to mail in:


A) Download an application here and mail it to: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, P.O. Box 5350, Tallahassee, FL 32314-5350.

B) FedEx is now offering free printing and mailing of Reemployment Assistance paper applications at over 100 storefronts across the state. Click here to find your nearest Fedex store location.

C) Pick up a paper application from a CareerSource Broward career center below, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Once you have completed your paper application, please mail it to: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, P.O. Box 5350, Tallahassee, FL 32314-5350.
  • 7550 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, 33024
  • 2610 West Oakland Park Blvd, Oakland Park, 33311
  • 4941 Coconut Creek Pkwy, Coconut Creek, 33063


IRS Economic Impact Payments

Economic Impact Payments


Distribution of economic impact payments from the IRS to help Americans through the COVID-19 crisis will begin in the next three weeks. Visit the IRS page to learn who qualifies and how it works.


Revolving Loan Funds & Small Business
Recovery Programs


Helping Small Businesses Connect with Federal Assistance: This working session will take a deeper look at how small businesses can connect with federal assistance during the COVID19 Crisis. Topics will include understanding Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) vs. Economic Disaster Injury Loan (EDIL) and will look at resources such as establishing Revolving Loan Funds (RFLs) to support local businesses while they’re waiting to connect with federal assistance.


Thursday, April 9
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
REGISTER HERE




COVID-19 Assistance for Hollywood Businesses

EIDL Emergency Grant
$10K Forgivable Loan
APPLY HERE
Paycheck Protection Program
Forgivable Payroll Program
Hollywood Business Closures
State and local orders are in place to protect public health and safety.
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
APPLY HERE
Reemployment Assistance Application Guide
Access our step-by-step guide here.
SBA Economic Recovery Webinars
REGISTER HERE
Short-Time Compensation Program
APPLY HERE
CareerSource Broward Video
Considering laying off your employees?
Watch this first.
Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan
APPLY HERE
Business Damage Survey
Help activate additional resources with this survey.
Hospitality Industry Resources
Click here for more information.
GFLA - Request a Virutal Meeting
REQUEST YOUR MEETING HERE
Hollywood Restaurants - Delivery & Takeout Lists
VIEW LISTS &
SIGN UP HERE
GHCC Programs & Content
Click here for more information.
Broward SCORE: Upcoming Online Workshops for Small Businesses
Click here for more information.
Information on Federal Economic Relief
Click here for more information.
COVID-19: Business Resources
Click here for more information.
COVID-19 Webinars & Online Workshops
Click here for more information.
Reemployment Assistance
I was laid off from my job or am not being paid due to COVID-19. What can I do?
Available Assistance
Find resources to assist those in need, such as free internet.
Need food or want to help?
FIND FOOD ASSISTANCE RESOURCES HERE
Business Assistance: Learning & Development

Dale Carnegie Training - Southeast Florida:
Free Webinars


For over 45 years, Dale Carnegie Training Southeast Florida has offered Dale Carnegie’s globally recognized leadership training courses to clients from Fort Lauderdale and beyond. Its convenient location and its wide selection of courses make Dale Carnegie Training Southeast Florida the perfect resource for Floridians who are looking to develop their personal and professional skills.

4/9/20 - 12PM: Building Virtual Relationships
4/16/20 - 12PM: Effectively Managing Our Time at Home
4/23/20 - 12PM: Discovering Leadership Blind Spots


Links to these established programs can be found on the City's Economic Development website. Please continue to monitor www.hollywoodfl.org and www.choosehollywoodfl.com for the latest updates.

Economic Development Division
Raelin Storey, CMED Director
Herb Conde-Parlato, Economic Development Manager
Tekisha Jordan, Principal Planner
Marina Melo, Economic Development Marketing Coordinator

Community Redevelopment Agency - Beach & Downtown Districts
Jorge Camejo, Executive Director
954.924.2980


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