Hollywood Business Resources

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Emergency Order 20-18 Issued

Emergency Order 20-18:
Penalties For Non-Compliance


Due to the rising number of positive COVID-19 cases, Broward County has issued Emergency Order 20-18, which outlines penalties for establishments that fail to comply with Emergency Orders mandating sanitization, social distancing, facial coverings and other requirements intended to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. All prior Emergency Orders also remain in effect.


The new Order is effective Friday, June 26, 2020 and states:

  • Establishments cited for operating in violation of any County Emergency Order shall immediately close for a minimum 24-hour period

  • They may reopen after 24 hours, provided they 1) conduct a thorough review of applicable Emergency Orders and take all necessary measures to bring the establishment into compliance and 2) submit and receive notice of acceptance of attestation, under penalty of perjury by the owner, general manager, or chief executive officer of the establishment, emailed to the County at Reopening@Broward.org

  • Once the attestation is received and accepted, the establishment will be inspected by local code enforcement or law enforcement authorities, within five calendar days after reopening, to confirm that the violation has been corrected

  • Repeat violations will be presumed to be knowing violations and will be subject to stricter penalties, including a fine of up to $15,000


Residents are strongly encouraged to help with the compliance process by reporting violations to MyBroward.Broward.org. Select “Request for Service,” enter the location of the violation, and select “COVID-19 Business Complaints” as the Type of Issue. You can also call the Broward County Call Center at 311 or 954-831-4000. Both types of reports can be made anonymously.


Emergency Order 20-17:
All Businesses Are Required to Post Signs


Broward County Emergency Order 20-17 states that:
  • Restaurants and food establishments are required to post a sign available in English, Spanish and Creole
  • Retail facilities are required to post a sign available in English, Spanish and Creole
  • Signs must be at least 8½" x 11" in size and printed in color when possible
  • Signs must be conspicuously posted throughout the establishment and at all entry points
  • There must be at least one sign in each language throughout the establishment

FAQs on this Emergency Order are available here.

Facial Coverings Required
Broward County Required Signage For Businesses
Facial Coverings - Spanish
Temporary Café Zones

Temporary Café Zones Expanded Through July


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 pilot program has been extended and will run through Monday, July 27.

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
Get Certified With Broward County

Interested in Government Opportunities
for Your Small Business?


Are you a professional consultant or commodity supplier? Do you work in construction or contractual services? This free webinar will help you understand how your small business can benefit from working with Broward County:

  • Explore Broward’s County Business Enterprise (CBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certification programs and the millions of dollars in opportunities afforded by the certifications both with the County and beyond.
  • Get a step-by-step tutorial on completing your CBE/SBE certification application and a live Q & A session.
  • Learn about programs and opportunities from Broward County partners.
Friday, June 26 • 10AM
Cost: Free

REGISTER HERE


Broward County Prime Vendor

Are You A Broward County Prime Vendor?


Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) is hosting this virtual workshop especially for businesses to better understand the Broward County Business Opportunity Act of 2012, as amended on May 9, 2018, and what it means to work with Broward County.

Monday, June 29 • 11AM
Cost: Free
REGISTER HERE


Safe + Clean Pledge

Take The Safe + Clean Pledge


In support of Broward County’s hospitality industry and business community, Visit Lauderdale is launching the Safe + Clean Pledge in collaboration with the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce.

With this pledge, every tourism-related business in Broward County can let guests see that your business has adopted Safe + Clean protocols. Together businesses can instill confidence among residents and travelers and most importantly, help stop the spread of COVID-19 while continuing to welcome visitors. 

Proud SOBs (Supporters of Broward) PLEDGE to: 

  • Follow CDC Cleaning Protocols
  • Wear Masks
  • Provide Hand Sanitizer
  • Practice Social Distancing
  • Train Staff How to Be Safe + Clean
  • Work Toward Contactless Payment

To learn more and take the pledge, please visit sunny.org/pledge. Once you complete the pledge, you will receive a poster to proudly display that you are committed to offering guests a Safe + Clean experience. Your listing on sunny.org will also have the Safe + Clean logo.

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 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.

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


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. 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.

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.

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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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