Monday, August 24, 2020

9th Annual Entrepreneur Summit (E-Summit)

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 (4 of 4)
• Workshop 7: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) & Other Working Capital
• Keynote Interview: Jennifer Fitzgerald, CEO & Co-founder of Policygenius
• Taller 8: Programa de Protección del Pago del Salario (PPP) y Otros Capitales Circulantes

Wednesday, August 26 • 8:30AM-12:30PM
Cost: Free
REGISTER HERE

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP):
"Next Steps" Webinar

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, published a revised, borrower-friendly Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application implementing the PPP Flexibility Act. 

Join the South Florida District Office for this free webinar and explore the next steps in the PPP process. Each session is limited to 250 attendees.

Tuesday, August 25 • 1PM
Cost: Free
REGISTER HERE

Wenesday, August 26 • 1 PM
Cost: Free
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Free Small Business Webinars

HR in the Age of COVID-19: Retaining Employees & Recruiting Talent - Learn HR best practices to set your business up for success both during and post-COVID-19. The training will also cover common challenges the pandemic is causing businesses and potential solutions to resolves these issues. *Conducted by Emineo Media, Florida SBDC at FIU in association with Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center

Tuesday, August 25 • 1PM
Cost: Free
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The Importance of a Banking Relationship - Establishing a banking relationship is critical to your business, especially after the post COVID 19 climate. Join Suncoast Credit Union and Lyft Fund as they discuss the ins and outs of this seemingly simple task. Attendees will walk away with confidence to start or strengthen their banking relationship that may lead to business growth. *Conducted by the The Tampa Bay Women's Business Centre

Wednesday, August 26 • 10:30AM
Cost: Free
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Show Me The Money: Financing Options For Your Small Business - This class discusses the multiple sources of capital for starting and growing a small business. The pros and cons of the funding sources are reviewed. Topics to be discussed include familiar options such as self-financing, funding from friends & family, and partnerships. *Conducted by Lonnie Koyama of the U.S. Small Business Administration

Wednesday, August 26 • 1PM
Cost: Free
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Increase Revenue through Marketing Strategy, Branding, and E-Commerce - Trying to build a strong marketing strategy to improve your businesses overall perception and increase your bottom line? Learn the basics of marketing, key platforms to utilize, and tools to engage clients and grow sales. Learn advantages of different marketing outlets such as digital media, website, google marketing, traditional marketing, guerrilla marketing, and PR. *Conducted by the Broward SCORE Chapter

Wednesday, August 26 • 6PM
Cost: Free
REGISTER HERE

Show Your Love for Broward
County Launches Census 2020 Workforce Campaign

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:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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

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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COVID-19 Resources & Assistance
for Hollywood Businesses

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