Monday, May 4, 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 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

Due to high demand for this program, we advise you to contact your lender(s) and confirm if PPP applications are still being accepted. Use this search tool to find nearby lenders eligible to issue a a PPP loan.

Click here for AICPA's List of Recommendations for PPP Application & Loan Forgiveness

Simple Steps to Restarting Your Business

Our expert-led, 4-session online series begins this Thursday, May 7 at 6PM.
REGISTER HERE

Informational Webinar for FastTrac® Start-Up Program

The City of Hollywood is now offering a virtual edition of this free program to better assist our small businesses and residents during COVID-19. Register for our Informational Webinar on Thursday, May 7 at 4PM.

REGISTER HERE

The ICSC has issued these guidelines to consider when preparing to re-open your business.

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

Broward Business Resiliency Virtual Town Hall

Hurricane Season begins on June 1st... is your business ready? If not, mark your calendar and register now for this free disaster preparedness event for businesses. Get the insights you need to develop and implement a business continuity strategy to weather a hurricane or any other natural or man-made disaster.

Confirmed speakers include Althea Harris of the Small Business Administration and a representative from the Florida SBDC at FAU.

Thursday, May 7 • 10AM
Cost: Free
REGISTER HERE

There’s Strength in Numbers… Make Hollywood Strong!
Fill out your Census questionnaire today:
www.my2020census.gov

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

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