Wednesday, April 29, 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

Webinar: Updates on Business COVID-19 Assistance & Restarting

Join the City of Hollywood and SCORE Mentors (Broward) to hear the most current guidance on how to access the second round of federal assistance funding for your small business.

Additional sources of cash that are built into the CARES Act will also be discussed during this free webinar.

Tomorrow, Thursday, April 30 • 10AM
Cost: Free

REGISTER HERE

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE SBA'S PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM (PPP).

The Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll.

SBA will forgive loans if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities.

You can apply through any existing SBA 7(a) lender or through any federally insured depository institution, federally insured credit union, and Farm Credit System institution that is participating.

Need an SBA-approved lender to apply for PPP?

Use this search tool to find nearby lenders eligible to issue a loan under the Paycheck Protection Program.

PPP Funding Workshop

Watch this video from Broward County's Office of Economic and Small Business Development.

LEARN HOW TO APPLY

The next round of the Payroll Protection Program funds is now here! Funds are expected to run out in as few as 7 days — Get your application in ASAP.

Join this daily webinar to learn about the application process and support documents, and ask any questions that you might have.

Daily • 10AM
Cost: Free

REGISTER 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.

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.

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.

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

Informational Webinar for FastTrac® Start-Up Program

During this uncertain time of COVID-19, why not learn the necessary steps to start a business and gain independence? The City of Hollywood is offering this free program in an effort to support its residents.

We are looking for participants with smart business ideas and concepts that are built to last. Learn how to:

• Strengthen your business concept
• Identify market needs
• Explore risk & success factors
• Build a solid & actionable business plan
• Understand business fundamentals
• Network with entrepreneurial professionals

Watch this video to see what previous graduates have to say about our FastTrac® Start-Up Program.

Thursday, May 7 • 4 pm to 5 pm
Cost: Free
REGISTER HERE

**THIS FREE PROGRAM IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO CITY OF HOLLYWOOD RESIDENTS**

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