Hollywood Business Resources

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

SBA Reopens EIDL Application Portal

EIDL Application Portal Is Open


The Small Business Administration (SBA) has reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due to COVID-19.

This advance of up to $10K may be available to small business owners and non-profits, and will be forgiven. Please complete the online EIDL application as soon as possible if you wish to apply for the EIDL program or EIDL advance.

Free Masks & Facial Shields

Free Face Masks & Facial Shields For Businesses


As part of the City of Hollywood's "Backing Business" initiative, each Hollywood business may pick up a maximum of (20) free masks and (10) free facial shields (while supplies last) in Room #203, City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Blvd, Monday through Thursday, 7AM-6PM.

These COVID-19 supplies are also available from the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) if your business is located within the CRA Beach or Downtown District.
Business Sign

COVID-19 Safety Posters for Businesses


As part of its Backing Business initiative, the City of Hollywood has created COVID-19 Safety posters for businesses, which are available for download here.  Hollywood businesses may pick up free printed 11" x 17" posters at the following locations:

  • Boulevard Heights Community Center
  • David Park Community Center
  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
  • Fred Lippman Multi-Purpose Center
  • Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center
  • Washington Park Community Center
  • Room #203, City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Blvd (City Hall is open from Monday through Thursday, 7AM-6PM)


SBA Paycheck Protection Program

Paycheck Protection Program
Flexibility Act


The Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued new 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 implement the following important changes:

  • Updates rule on criminal history and expands PPP eligibility
  • 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 below to view:
New Interim Final Rules • New Borrower Application • New Lender Application


Kick-off Event 
New Broward “Buy Local” Campaign

June 18, 2020
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm


No registration is necessary, just tune in to the vimeo link at 4PM.

Kick-off Event: New Broward “Buy Local” Campaign
Law Enforcement Trust Fund

Law Enforcement Trust Fund: Request for Funding


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.

Free COVID-19 Walk-Up Testing Site in West Hollywood

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:

  • 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. More information can be found on the City's website.

Temporary Café Zones

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 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.

Temporary Café Zones

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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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