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The County is leading a countywide campaign encouraging all employers, large and small, to dedicate 10-15 minutes for employees to complete the 2020 Census.
As Broward County’s census response rates are stagnating, the campaign presents a unique opportunity to engage various industries and workforce organizations within Broward County to improve the County’s response rates.
While the campaign will run for the entire month of August, the week of action is from Monday, August 10th through Sunday, August 16th. Participating businesses will be featured on Broward County’s social media and/or website. Just email the name of your business or organization and the number of employees that completed the census to Census2020@Broward.org
The decennial census is crucial to our democracy and fair representation in Congress. It helps to determine how more than $1.5 trillion/year in federal funds are distributed. An undercount would mean the loss of millions of dollars in Broward County and would severely impact funding for schools and nutrition programs, hospitals and nursing homes, roads and highways, emergency preparedness and services, and other vital programs for the next 10 years.
The 2020 Census’ detailed demographic information holds exceptional value to businesses which help inform decisions to expand, develop products, market, hire, mitigate risk, and increase return on investment.
Help support the County’s efforts to count everyone in Broward, from newborns to older adults and everyone in between. Pledge to complete the 2020 Census by August 31st.
Visit Broward.org/Census2020 for more information and downloadable campaign graphics to share with employees.
To respond to the census now, visit my2020census.gov.
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The City of Hollywood’s Office of Communications, Marketing + Economic Development has recently entered into a partnership with Broward SCORE to provide free educational and advisory services to City residents and small business owners through December 2020.
This partnership is a part of the City’s “Backing Business” initiative, as these supportive programs aim to help the City’s economy grow during the COVID-19 pandemic. Resources available to the City’s start-up and small business community include: One-on-One Business Mentoring: Broward SCORE offers personal remote mentoring sessions with local seasoned business professionals who are committed to helping our local business community stronger through these difficult times. Book your phone or video mentoring session online. Sessions are typically one-hour in length. Prepare to discuss any opportunities or problems your business may be facing. Business Acceleration Team: A team of three experienced business professionals will meet with your small business management team virtually and provide in-depth consulting services on your project of choice. The teams usually meet 3 or 4 times with the goal of establishing an action plan to address the project. Eligible businesses should have at least 2 owners / managers and 3 employees / independent contractors. Business Education Program: Workshops on a diversity of business topics are scheduled throughout the remainder of the year. Workshops will be offered virtually utilizing a live webinar format. Many of the webinars will focus on pandemic recovery topics and led by local business professionals with specific knowledge on starting and running businesses in Broward County and the City of Hollywood.
Founded in 1964, Broward SCORE is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) with over 70 volunteer mentors, workshop presenters, and business support personnel. The chapter offers a diverse program of business support services throughout the year and is provided at no-cost to start-ups, existing businesses, or those who are thinking of starting a business.
More information on these exciting new programs can be found here: https://broward.score.org/city-hollywood-cmed
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In its 9th year, the 2020 Entrepreneur Summit (E-Summit) connects aspiring and emerging business owners to subject matter experts from the private, public, and non-profit sectors to learn what it takes to succeed in business, network with like-minded professionals, and get inspired by those who have achieved success in business. In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, this will be the first year Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF) will produce a VIRTUAL E-Summit. Workshops, featured presentations, and networking coffee talks will be broadcast online; small business resources and sponsor information will be shared via a virtual exhibit hall; and recordings will be available to registered participants.
- Graceful Coffee Talk (2 of 4)
- Workshop 3: Sales During a Pandemic: What You Need to Know & Do
- Plenary Session: The Small Business Owner's Guide to Resiliency & Leadership
- Taller 4: Ventas Durante una Pandemia: Lo Que Necesita Saber y Hacer
Wednesday, August 12 • 8:30AM-12:30PM
Cost: Free
REGISTER HERE |
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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Four, will conduct a Virtual Public Meeting regarding improvements along Hollywood Boulevard between the SR 9/I-95 Interchange and South 28th Avenue. This Virtual Public Meeting will have representatives available to answer questions. Project information will be available for public viewing.
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS - Milling and resurfacing of the existing pavement from the I-95 northbound off-ramp at Hollywood Boulevard to south 28 Avenue
- Pavement widening along the I-95 northbound off-ramp to provide an additional right turn lane approaching Hollywood Boulevard
- Pavement widening along Hollywood Boulevard to extend an existing left turn lane approaching south 28 Avenue
- Pavement widening, milling and resurfacing along South 29 Terrace adjacent to the I-95 off-ramp
- Upgrade the existing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramps
- Improve signage and pavement markings
- Improve lighting and signalization along the project limits
CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS - Milling and resurfacing will be performed during the nighttime
- Temporary lane closure during non-peak hours
- All work will be done in phases to reduce the impacts of construction to the community
- No full roadway closures or detours
- Pedestrian detours will be used to maintain connectivity and access to adjacent properties at all times
To join, please click here from your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Participants can also use their phone by dialing in to 213.929.4221 (Access code: 665-885-693). If using a mobile device, the free “GoToWebinar” application will be required to attend.
Questions and comments may be submitted prior to the meeting through the registration link or by e-mailing the project manager. Questions and comments may also be submitted via the online chat for project personnel to address during the meeting. For more information, please contact Kenzot Jasmin at 954.777.4462 or by email. |
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The South Florida Regional Planning Council (SFRPC) has secured funds from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) to capitalize a small business revolving loan fund for businesses adversely impacted by Coronavirus. These funds, provided pursuant to the March 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), will be administered by the SFRPC through its Revolving Loan Fund CARES Act Program.
$5,380,000 is available for businesses. Click here to learn more and apply.
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Click here to access more
COVID-19 Resources & Assistance
for Hollywood Businesses. |
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The City of Hollywood’s Office of Communications, Marketing and Economic Development is available to discuss 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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