Monday, November 2, 2020

Broward's Small Business Grant Application Portal Opens Monday, November 9th

Just over $1 million in federal CARES Act funding is available specifically for Hollywood small businesses through this program administered by the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development.  Small businesses and non-profits with 20 employees or less and non-profits with 25 employees or less may receive grant awards in the amount of either $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000 to help mitigate the impacts of COVID-19. 

The application period opens Monday, November 9th and closes on Monday, November 16th. Free technical assistance will be available to CARES Act Grant applicants.

What your business should do now to prepare:

• Verify your eligibility now at broward.org/cares
• Review the list of required documentation
• Watch the County's informational video (see link below)
• Have all paperwork ready before the application portal opens on 11/9

Click here to watch the County's
Facebook LIVE informational video.

The U.S. Small Business Administration celebrates, connects, and empowers service members, veterans and their spouses to start businesses. Join the South Florida District Office November 2 - 6 to salute those who selflessly sacrificed for the safety of our Nation.

• Day 1: Getting your Business Certified Learn about the different certification programs and how to get them to help sell products and services in the $800B+ annual federal marketplace. Register here. 
• Day 2: Success Stories about veteran small businesses throughout our community will be featured on Twitter. @SBA_SouthFL& #VetBiz

• Day 3: Acquiring Capital This session will help identify lenders, and unveil the Resource Partners that can help review and developa financial roadmap for success. Register here.
• Day 4: SBA Programs for Veterans Looking to Start or Grow their Business This class covers the various programs and services the SBAoffers to help veterans start,grow and succeed inbusiness. Register here.
• Day 5: Highlight Military Bases in the South Florida District Hear from veteran-owned small business success stories and speakers from military bases about the work done at these locations and the vital role military personnel play.  Register here.

2020 Broward Back To Business Virtual Expo

Small Business Loans
Available Through The CARES Act

Click here to access more
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