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The pre-application link is now live! Qualifying businesses may submit a 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 if your business address falls within the pink shaded areas*
- Upload a photo or copy of State of Florida Business License (if applicable) and City of Hollywood Local Business Tax Receipt *You may request a copy from Financial Services*
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Understanding that the Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) is vital to providing drug abuse education, drug prevention, crime prevention, safe neighborhood and school resource officer programs, the City of Hollywood Police Department is now accepting LETF Request for Funding applications.
Not-for-profit organizations interested in applying for grant funding must submit the completed application form by June 30 at 5PM. Learn more and download the funding application here.
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The Small Business Administration (SBA) will issue rules and guidance, a modified borrower application form, and a modified loan forgiveness application implementing legislative amendments to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These modifications will implement the following important changes: - Extend the covered period for loan forgiveness
- Lower requirements of a borrower’s loan proceeds used for payroll costs
- Provide a safe harbor from reductions in loan forgiveness based on reductions in full-time equivalent employees
- Increase to 5 years the maturity of PPP loans that are approved by SBA
- Extend the deferral period for borrower payments of principal, interest, and fees on PPP loans
- June 30, 2020, remains the last date on which a PPP loan application can be approved
Click here for the SBA press release, including the detailed list of changes.
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Free COVID-19 Walk-Up Testing Site in West Hollywood
Florida Department of Health in Broward County, in partnership with the City of Hollywood, is hosting a free COVID-19 Walk-Up Testing Site at the Boulevard Heights Community Center, 6770 Garfield Street in West Hollywood from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the following days: Thursday, June 11 Friday, June 12 Saturday, June 13 Wednesday, June 17 Thursday, June 18 Friday, June 19 Saturday, June 20
No appointment necessary. Those interested in securing a set day and time are encouraged to call 954.412.7300 to schedule an appointment.
What Do I Need To Know In Order To Be Tested? Anyone can be tested regardless of age. Those under the age of 18 require parent or guardian consent. Anyone can be tested regardless of symptoms. Bring your appointment confirmation number with you, if you made an appointment.
What Happens When I Arrive? Each individual will be greeted and directed by personnel in protective gear. Each individual will be asked to provide their government issued ID, first and last name, health insurance card and contact information.
What Is The Testing Process? A health professional in personal protective equipment will provide you with instructions. A soft swab will be inserted into your nose or throat to get the necessary sample. This may be slightly uncomfortable; however, the test is quick and should take less than a minute.
What Happens After I Am Tested? After you have been tested, you will be given information on what to do while awaiting test results. Please keep the instruction sheet until after you receive your results. Follow signage and directions for exiting the testing site. After being tested, continue to monitor and record symptoms. You will receive your test results via telephone call.
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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
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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 22nd.
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.
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Click here to access more
COVID-19 Resources & Assistance
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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 |
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