Shop Small this Holiday Season

Supporting small business is now more important than ever. This holiday season looks a little different, but you can still shop small to help support your favorite local Hollywood businesses, both in-store and online. Small Business Saturday this year is on Saturday, November 28th, but please consider supporting your favorite small business all season long.

In 2010, American Express founded Small Business Saturday as a way to encourage people to shop at small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Last year, the 10th Annual Small Business Saturday hit a record high with an estimated $19.6 billion in reported spending. These small businesses serve as the backbone of our economy and represent over 89% of Broward County's business community. Join the movement, remember to Shop Small in Hollywood this holiday season.

New Financial Support for Hollywood Residents and businesses

Time is Running Out to Apply!

The City of Hollywood is offering direct financial assistance to residents and business owners who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. Residents may apply now.

The application portal for businesses is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to midnight, now until 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2nd. APPLY NOW. For additional information and to apply, visit www.HollywoodFL.org/assistance

Virtual Business Forums

Broward County's Office of Economic and Small Business Development is offering a new series of free business forums in support of the business community through the COVID-19 pandemic. Local business owners, entrepreneurs, residents and other interested groups are encouraged to participate. The first forum, R.I.S.E., is scheduled for Thursday, December 3rd at 10:00 a.m. R.I.S.E stands for Rebuild | Improve | Sustain | Engage. R.I.S.E. will cover business basics for the Entertainment / Restaurant Industry with a focus on:

• In Business Without a Business Plan?
• Don’t Know What You Should Know?
• Marketing vs. Branding, What’s the Difference?
• Guidance with Financial Resources
Presenters – Sandy McDonald, Steven Tinsley, Tatyana McCall, and more

SAVE the DATE:
Forum II - Thursday, 1/14/21 (10A-12P)
Forum III - Thursday, 2/11/21 (10A-12P)

REGISTRATION is FREE. For additional information, please call 954.357.6400.

Virtual Public Meeting - Hollywood Police Headquarters

Tuesday, December 8th at 6:00 p.m.

Hollywood is On The Go! The Department of Design and Construction Management invites all to attend the first Public Meeting for the New Police Headquarters project at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8th. Due to limited access to City facilities this meeting will take place online via the WebEx application. Join via computer to submit your questions and comments and share your feedback in real-time with the project team.

Meeting Goals:

Introduce the Project Team
Review the overall Police Headquarters Project
Review the design process
Gather community feedback
Answer questions related to the Police Headquarters Project

All are invited and encouraged to attend to share their vision for the New Police Headquarters project!

WebEx URL
Meeting ID: 132 166 9004
Meeting Password: HPD1208
Telephone: 408.418.9388

Additional meeting information and link to download the Meeting Agenda can be found on the City's website calendar event here.

General Obligation Bond Public Meetings Scheduled

Oral Presentations for Architectural / Engineering Consulting Services for the Hollywood Beach Golf Course and Clubhouse are taking place on Tuesday, December 1st from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

WebEx URL
Meeting ID: 132 977 5975
Meeting Password: hbgc1201
Telephone: 408.418.9388

Additional meeting information and link to download the Meeting Agenda can be found on the City's website calendar event here.

Show Your Holiday Spirit

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts is hosting three virtual photo contests; Ugly Holiday Sweater, Best Decorated House/Balcony, and Best Decorated Tree this holiday season.

Complete the registration form before the December 10th deadline. Upon submission of your application, a member
of the Special Events team will confirm receipt via email within two business days. This email will contain instructions for submitting your photo(s).

How it Works
Enter one contest or all three! Snap a photo of yourself or your family wearing your favorite “Ugly Holiday Sweater”. If you like to go all out decorating the exterior of your home, take a picture of all your hard work! Or if you’ve superbly decorated your tree, let’s see it. Be sure to include your registration card in your photos. All submissions must be
received by Monday December 21st. First, second and third place winner for each category will be announced on the Parks Department's Special Event webpage and on the City's Facebook Page. For contest rules and additional information call 954.921.3404.

Online Christmas Tree Lighting

Kick off the holiday season with a video of the Christmas Tree at ArtsPark at Young Circle in downtown Hollywood. A video is posted on the City's Facebook page to showcase the tree and lights as they are switched on. While the City's traditional in-person Tree Lighting Ceremony was cancelled due to COVID-19, the spirit of the season remains. The 30 foot tree features 4,000 twinkling colored lights, more than 400 festive ornaments and is topped with a dazzling star. The custom base features lighted palm trees and turtles, which is a salute to the City's official City seal and City logo.