Monday, April 27, 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

Applications are now being accepted for the SBA's financial assistance programs for small businesses. Learn how to apply here:

Economic Injury Disaster Loan Emergency Advance

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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

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

This SBA loan advance will provide up to $10,000 of economic relief to businesses.
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This forgivable SBA loan helps businesses keep their workforce employed during COVID-19.
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The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act

Questions about the financial assistance options available for small businesses?
Get answers here.

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.

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

State and local orders are in place to protect public health and safety.

Learn if your business can benefit from this program and how to apply.

Considering laying off your employees?
Watch this first.

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.

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.

Help activate additional financial assistance resources with this survey.

Assistance is available from the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.

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

Understanding Lease and Rent Agreements During COVID-19

When cash is as tight as it is right now for many business owners, paying major business expenses like rent is often a challenge.

SCORE Broward's online workshop will discuss the responsibilities of lessees and renters in normal circumstances and advise on actions and steps that might be taken in crisis situations like this one.

Tuesday, April 28 • 2PM
Cost: Free
REGISTER HERE

Memorial Healthcare System is in need of plasma donors!
Learn how to donate potentially lifesaving plasma to those in need.

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