Hollywood Business Resources

Saturday, April 25, 2020


The City of Hollywood’s Office of Communications, Marketing and Economic Development is available to talk you through any of your business-related issues. Contact us at 954.921.3620 or by email.

Business Assistance: Navigating COVID-19
Information on Federal Economic Relief

President Trump Signs $484 Billion In Federal Aid For Small Business Lending Programs


This afternoon, President Donald Trump signed legislation providing an additional $310 billion in funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), $60 billion of which is reserved for community banks and small lenders; $75 billion for hospitals; $25 billion to support testing efforts; and $60 billion for emergency disaster loans and grants. Read the COVID-19 Federal Legislative Summary Update here.

Applications will be accepted shortly for both the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). If you have not yet filed for federal financial assistance and wish to do so, now is the time to prepare your financial documents.



Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act Fact Sheets:
CLICK HERE

PPP Funding Workshop

Join this informative 90-minute virtual workshop and get the insight needed to help position even the smallest of small businesses to be able to receive assistance. Featured presenters will share information about the second cycle of funding, what small businesses need to do to apply and have the best chance of being approved, and what to expect when the additional PPP funding becomes available.

The Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development is hosting this event in collaboration with National Development Council (NDC), First Horizon Bank, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Commissioner Barbara Sharief.


Monday, April 27 • 1:00PM-2:30PM
Cost: Free
REGISTER HERE


Economic Injury Disaster Loan Emergency Advance
This SBA loan advance will provide up to $10,000 of economic relief to businesses.
Learn How To Apply
Paycheck Protection Program
This forgivable SBA loan helps businesses keep their workforce employed during COVID-19.
Learn How To Apply
The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
Questions about the financial assistance options available for small businesses?
Get answers here.
Hospitality Industry Relief Fund
Grants available for restaurants impacted by COVID-19.
APPLY NOW
Financial impact of COVID-19: What retailers and landlords can do
Read about long and short term landlord liquidity, what landlords and retailers can do, and how the CARES Act stacks up.
IRS Economic Impact Payments
Learn who qualifies for these IRS payments which are now being distributed.
Reemployment Assistance Application Guide
Access our step-by-step guide here.


COVID-19 Assistance for Hollywood Businesses


Hollywood Business Closures
State and local orders are in place to protect public health and safety.
Short-Time Compensation Program
Learn if your business can benefit from this program and how to apply.
CareerSource Broward Video
Considering laying off your employees?
Watch this first.
Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan
Check the status of your Bridge Loan application here.
Hollywood Restaurants - Delivery & Takeout Lists
Has your restaurant adapted to COVID-19 closures? Register any available services here.
GHCC Programs & Content
View available business resources from the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
Broward SCORE: Upcoming Online Workshops for Small Businesses
Learn from the experts with SCORE’s small business training workshops.
Business Damage Survey
Help activate additional financial assistance resources with this survey.
Hospitality Industry Resources
Assistance is available from the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.
GFLA - Request a Virutal Meeting
Request a one-on-one business assistance meeting.
Business Assistance: Learning & Development

Dale Carnegie Training:
Upcoming Virtual Sessions


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.

4/27/20 - 12:30 PM: Managing Stress
4/29/20 - 12:00 PM: Selling While Social Distancing
5/7/20 - 12:00 PM: Engaging Our Teams Virtually


Cost: Free

REGISTER HERE



Google Ads Webinar

Learn How To Promote Your Business With Google Ads


The "Google Ads" platform can be very effective at recruiting new customers for your business, but you have to know the best techniques for using it. Nancy Leve, digital marketing expert, walks you through the Google Ads content creation, bidding, and scheduling process. Click here to watch the recording of this SCORE Broward webinar.

Memorial Healthcare System is in need of plasma donors!
Memorial Healthcare System is in need of plasma donors!
Learn how to donate potentially lifesaving plasma to those in need.
Make Hollywood Count
There’s Strength in Numbers… Make Hollywood Strong!
Fill out your Census questionnaire today: www.my2020census.gov

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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