Friday, May 15, 2020

Safe. Smart. Step-by-step. Plan for Florida's Recovery.

Phase 1 of Reopening Hollywood Businesses Begins Monday, May 18

State, county, and local officials have all issued orders on essential services and activities to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-122 effective Monday, May 18, 2020 that initiates Phase 1 of the "Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery" for Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.

Click here to learn more about what the new Emergency Orders mean for your Hollywood business effective Monday, May 18, 2020.

Open Your Taps
to Flush Your Pipes

Prior to employees returning to work, the City of Hollywood Public Utilities Department recommends that businesses open their water taps to flush pipes prior to consumption. Buildings that have been closed up have seen a reduction in water use, which could cause stagnant water to settle in the plumbing. Follow EPA and AWWA recommendations for protecting water quality for your employees by flushing systems thoroughly prior to use. For more information, please visit the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) website.

The City of Hollywood is seeking information from small business owners about challenges facing their business as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency. Your answers will help us understand and identify the challenges facing small businesses in our community and will inform local policy decision making.

TAKE OUR SURVEY

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

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

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.

AICPA's List of Recommendations for PPP Application & Loan Forgiveness can be found here.

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.

Simple Steps to Restarting Your Business

Free Business Webinar Series

This 4-session, expert-led online series will help you identify and prioritize the essential steps to restart or revamp your business as the economy restarts. Topics include:

Sales Tactics to Restart or Recover
How to Focus Your Marketing Strategy on Recovering
It's All About the Money: Practical Financial Techniques
Employees: Getting People Back To Work

Every Thursday in May • 6PM

Cost: Free
REGISTER HERE

FastTrac® Start-Up Program

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.

Click here to learn more and apply by the May 21st deadline.

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

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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.

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. Please continue to monitor www.hollywoodfl.org and www.choosehollywoodfl.com for the latest updates on businesses programs and resources.

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