Monday, June 8, 2020

Coming Soon: Micro-Enterprise Small Business Assistance Program

City Offers Grants
To Hollywood's Small Businesses

Beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, June 9 at 10AM, qualifying businesses may submit an online pre-application form for the City of Hollywood Micro-Enterprise Small Business Assistance Program. As part of the City's "Backing Business" initiative, this Program will grant eligible businesses with funds of up to $5,000 to pay for up to three months of allowable business expenses. The pre-application window will close upon receipt of 300 applications and the City anticipates awarding 95+ grants, which will be selected through a lottery process of approved applicants.

In order to complete a pre-application, businesses must:

Be a “for-profit” enterprise operating legally in the City of Hollywood *Not-for-profit organizations and home-based businesses are not eligible to participate in the Program*
Be legally operating for at least 2 years and in good standing with the City, without outstanding property code enforcement issues
Have no more than 5 employees (full-time, part-time, including owners)
Be within a critically impacted business sector
Be located within the City's LMI boundaries *Enter your business address into our interactive map to verify eligibility*
Upload a copy of City of Hollywood Local Business Tax Receipt and, if applicable, State of Florida Business License

Click here for program details and requirements.

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Building an Inclusive Workplace Culture in Times of Crisis: Culture Matters

Join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation on June 10 for Culture Matters, the second conversation in a 3-part series on building inclusive culture in times of crisis.

Company culture is more than a casual dress code or office snacks. It’s a reflection of how employees feel about working at an organization. This webinar will center on re-imagining culture for a distributed workforce. During this time, hear from people leaders sharing insights and advice for keeping teams connected with an emphasis on:

Employee engagement and morale
Learning and development
Building community in a remote setting

Wednesday, June 10 • 2PM
Cost: Free
REGISTER HERE

Understanding Lease and Rent Agreements during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Join Broward SCORE's online workshop and learn what the lessee or renter's responsibilities are in normal circumstances, as well as which actions and steps that might be taken in crisis situations like this one.

Wednesday, June 10 • 6PM
Cost: $15

REGISTER HERE

Temporary Café Zones

The purpose of the Temporary Café Zone expansion is to back the City’s restaurant businesses that have been heavily impacted by COVID-19 mitigation measures, and provide these businesses with the opportunity to expand their dining areas using outdoor spaces. This 30-day pilot program will run from now through Monday, June 22^nd.

The use of Temporary Café Zones requires online registration, which includes submitting a registration form with supporting documents (indemnification form and proof of insurance), along with other requirements. There is no fee to register.

PPP Loan Forgiveness:
Application & Instructions

The SBA, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, released the PPP Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application, which include several measures to reduce compliance burdens and simplify the process for borrowers. Click here to view the application and instructions.

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

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

City Offers GrantsTo Hollywood's Small Businesses