Wednesday, May 13, 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.

SBA South Florida to Host Regional PPP & Forgiveness Webinar Tomorrow, May 14

Victoria Guerrero, district director for SBA South Florida District Office, will host an online event with a question & answer period afterwards to discuss the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and offer tips for maximizing loan forgiveness. The webinar will take place on Thursday, May 14 from 10am – noon. Participants can only join via computer and the Q&A session will be conducted via the Chat feature.

Thursday, May 14 • 10AM-12PM
Cost: Free
JOIN EVENT HERE

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

The SBA's application portal for PPP is now live. Click here to learn more about this federal business assistance program.

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

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

CDC Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers - May 6, 2020 Update

Interim Guidance for Businesses & Employers Responding to COVID-19

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have recently published an update to their guidelines, which includes strategies and recommendations for employers responding to COVID-19 (including those seeking to resume normal or phased business operations). Click here for the May 6, 2020 update.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

APPLY NOW for the City of Hollywood’s FastTrac® Start-Up Program: www.surveymonkey.com/r/FastTracStartUp2020

In an effort to assist our entrepreneurial and small business community during today’s uncertain economy, the City of Hollywood is now offering a virtual edition of this free program.

Designed to guide early-stage entrepreneurs with the necessary steps to launch a business, our FastTrac® Start-Up Program will also assist existing businesses to develop a plan around new lines of products and services to better adapt to COVID-19 challenges.

Interested applicants should submit comprehensive descriptions and responses to questions in order to strengthen the application and increase chances of acceptance. Include your past work experience as it relates to your business idea, experience and knowledge in the industry, knowledge of target market, and any steps taken towards launch.

Apply online by the May 21 deadline

Simple Steps to Restarting Your Business

Register for our expert-led, 4-session online series.
Tomorrow, May 14 at 6PM • REGISTER HERE

CareerSource Broward's Virtual Job Fair Series

Registration is required for this free event.
Tomorrow, May 14 • REGISTER NOW

EIDL Available to U.S. Agricultural Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic

Click here for more information.

Navigating Employer/Employee Relations through Re-Opening and Beyond:
Legal Strategies from South Florida Employment & Business Attorneys

The Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce invites you to a live employment webinar featuring helpful insight and guidance from the Ft. Lauderdale law firm Tripp Scott. Topics will include:

Establishing sound policies

Effective social distancing policies
Personal protection plans
Limiting gatherings within work place
Consider staggering and/or alternating shifts
Do's and Don'ts of health screening
Policy enforcement

Compliance: ADA, OSHA, EEOC, DOL and other agency considerations

Legal v. practical implications
Exempt v. non-exempt employees issue to avoid Wage claims
Industry specific guidelines

Liability

COVID-19 and worker’s compensation claims
Minimizing COVID-19 liability in the workplace

Friday, May 15 • 12PM
Cost: Free
REGISTER HERE

Click here to access more
COVID-19 Resources & Assistance
for Hollywood Businesses

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