Hollywood Business Resources

Monday, February 1, 2021

29th Avenue Complete Streets Project • Virtual Public Meeting
Click here for more information.
BisNow Webinar: Exploring Development Opportunities & Incentives in Florida's Hollywood

Wednesday, February 10 • 10:30 AM


Get the inside scoop on future economic and commercial real estate (CRE) development opportunities in Hollywood, Florida. Learn about Hollywood's hottest projects and what is in the development pipeline for 2021 and beyond.  The City of Hollywood is back in business! Join us for a deep dive into why Hollywood stands out as a top tier investment destination. Click here to register here for this online event.
 
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • Why is Hollywood a major draw for CRE investment and what major projects are in the pipeline for 2021?
  • Why is Hollywood's geographical location attractive for developers, residents, and corporations alike?
  • What incentives are available to investors or developers interested in Hollywood?
 
FEATURED PRESENTERS
  • Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, City of Hollywood
  • Raelin Storey, Economic Development Director, City of Hollywood
  • Eric Fordin, Managing Director, The Related Group
  • Lon Tabatchnick, SVP of Development, The Altman Companies
  • Ian Bruce Eichner, Chairman, The Continuum Company
  • Keith Poliakoff, Partner, Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr

Your ticket includes multiple hours of content and access to three virtual networking opportunities including direct messaging with other attendees, the ability to request and host video meetings and 3-minute video-enabled speed networking to make deals happen. Register today!

Virtual Open House - 2021 Business Programs
Missed our Virtual Open House?

Click here to watch the recording and learn about all of the FREE resources available to your Hollywood business!


Password: OpenHouse2021

 
CARES 2021 - Taller Online Gratuito

CARES 2021: Taller Online Gratuito


La Agencia Federal de Pequeños Negocios (SBA, por sus siglas en inglés) ofrece varios tipos de opciones de ayuda para asistir a las empresas, organizaciones sin fines de lucro y organizaciones religiosas a recuperarse de los impactos de COVID-19.

Hay nuevos recursos disponibles por parte del Gobierno Federal en 2021. Aprenda cómo acceder a nuevos recursos para su negocio en este taller online gratuito, auspiciado por la ciudad de Hollywood y Broward SCORE.


Sábado, 6 de febrero • 11:00 a.m.
Costo: Gratuito
¡REGISTRESE AHORA!


Upcoming Webinars
CARES Act SBA Loan Program (PPP): What You Need to Know

Learn what’s in the new relief package, including a PPP Loan forgiveness overview, and how your business can take full advantage of the new relief programs. The workshop will be conducted by the Florida SBDC at FIU.

Tuesday, February 2 • 1PM • Cost: FREE • Register Here



 HUBZone Federal Contracting Certification

This class will review the criteria and eligibility for the Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) program. This program helps small businesses in urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. The workshop will be conducted by the Lonnie Koyama of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Wednesday, February 3 • 11AM • Cost: FREE • Register Here


Understanding Lease & Rent Agreements
During the Covid-19 Pandemic

This online workshop will cover the what a lessee or renter's responsibilities are in normal circumstances and advise on actions and steps that might be taken in crisis situations like this one. The workshop will be conducted by the Broward SCORE Chapter.

Wednesday, February 3 • 6PM • Cost: $15 • Register Here



Google Presents: Get Your Local Business on Google Search & Maps

Learn about Google My Business, a free tool for local businesses who want to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps. Get hands-on help creating or updating your business profile or a simple website. The workshop will be conducted by the Women's Business Center.

Thursday, February 4 • 8:45 a.m. • Cost: Free • Register Here



Paycheck Protection Program Webinar

Paycheck Protection Program
"2nd Round" Webinar


The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, re-opened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers.

This round of the PPP continues to prioritize millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $284 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses through March 31, 2021, and by allowing certain existing PPP borrowers to apply for a Second Draw PPP Loan.

Join the South Florida District Office and explore the next steps in the PPP process.


Tuesday, February 2 • 1PM EST • Register Here
(
en español) Wednesday, February 3 • 11AM EST • Register Here
Wednesday, February 3 • 1PM EST • Register Here





PPP Forgiveness Webinar


The SBA has published a revised, borrower-friendly Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application implementing the PPP Flexibility Act. Join the SBA's South Florida District Office to learn more about the PPP Forgiveness process during one of this week's free webinars:


Thursday, February 4 • 1PM EST • Register Here
Friday, February 5 • 1PM EST • Register Here


Business Development Online Workshop: Network With Purpose
ONLINE WORKSHOP
Business Development: Network With Purpose
Tuesday, February 9 • 10:30 a.m.

REGISTER HERE
Upcoming BrowardUP Programms

Upcoming BrowardUP Programming

In addition to Broward College's popular health science courses, BrowardUP is pleased to be offering upcoming remote/online classes in the following areas:

  • AWS Cloud Computing
  • Project Management 
  • Process Improvement  
  • Front Desk Representative 
  • Supply Chain Customer Service Operations
  • And More!

New courses are continually being added. Visit the BrowardUP website today!


BrowardUP • Rapid Credentials
BrowardUP Rapid Credentials Programs

All programs are FREE and take under one year to complete •
Eligible students will receive free laptops!


Click here to learn more and apply: BROWARD.EDU/RAPIDS
Backing Business: City of Hollywood Partners With Broward SCORE
Broward SCORE's team of 3 experienced business professionals will meet online with your small business and provide in-depth consulting services to establish an action plan — at no cost to you!

Learn more and schedule your FREE mentoring sessions: broward.score.org/city-hollywood-cmed

 
Miami Herald Startup Pitch Competition

If you’re an entrepreneur whose young startup seeks that extra edge, the 2021 Miami Herald Startup Pitch Competition is for you! Once again, the Miami Herald is seeking pitch decks with 12-20 slides for both the Community Track and the FIU Track, sponsored by Florida International University's College of Business.

Panels of expert judges will select the best business plans in each track based on the quality of the idea, the submitted pitch deck and (for those who make the finals) a live pitch presentation.

Click here to learn more about this opportunity and how to apply.


Paycheck Protection Program

PPP Loan Portal Is Open To All Participating PPP Lenders


The Small Business Administration (SBA) has re-opened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to all participating PPP lenders. PPP provides loans to help businesses keep their workforce employed during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. SBA is currently offering:

  • First Draw PPP loans- for those borrowers who have not received a PPP loan before August 8, 2020.
  • Second Draw PPP loans- for eligible small businesses with 300 employees or less and that previously received a First Draw PPP loan. These borrowers will have to use or had used the full amount of their First Draw loan only for authorized uses and demonstrate at least a 25% reduction in gross receipts between comparable quarters in 2019 and 2020. The maximum amount of a Second Draw PPP loan is $2 million.

The Paycheck Protection Program remains open for First and Second Draw PPP loans until March 31, 2021, as set forth in the Economic Aid Act, or until Congressionally-appropriated funding is exhausted. More information on PPP can be found here.

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program

$20B Available In EIDL Grants


The Small Business Administration (SBA)'s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program portal is open and accepting applications. Congress has allocated a total of $20 billion in new Economic Injury Disaster Loan grants specifically for businesses in low-income communities.

Businesses experiencing economic impacts due to COVID-19 and wishing to apply for this program are encouraged to complete the online EIDL application as soon as possible.

FPL Main Street Recovery Program for Small Businesses

FPL is now accepting applications for the Main Street Recovery Credit Program, which expands their COVID-19 relief effort by offering bill credits to qualifying small and independent businesses.  
 
Establishments in FPL’s service area that are eligible to apply for the program include: 

  • New small businesses 

  • Small businesses that were inactive for at least six consecutive months after March 2020 

  • Existing small businesses operating in federally designated Opportunity Zones 

 
Qualifying small businesses would receive a monthly 10% credit based on the prior month’s energy charge portion of their bill through 2021. Small business customers can click here to fill out an application and seek approval for the new program.


Small Business Loans Available Through The CARES Act
Click here to learn more and apply.
Be Safe. Be Smart.
Safe & Clean Pledge

Safe & Clean Pledge:
Show Your Commitment to Safely Welcoming Visitors


As Florida is currently among the top states for COVID-19 cases, and cases nationwide are rising, we need to reinforce and showcase that our entire community has a united front to proactively mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and that we are a safe and welcoming destination for all to enjoy.

If you haven’t already done so, please consider taking the Visit Lauderdale Safe & Clean Pledge today at sunny.org/pledge.  Registration takes very little time, and it is FREE. Taking the pledge aligns with CDC recommended guidelines, and your business will be promoted as part of Visit Lauderdale’s marketing efforts on the program. 

Upon taking the pledge, you are invited to display the destination’s clearly stated Safe & Clean protocols. You will receive:

   • A downloadable Safe & Clean pledge to print and display

   • A physical poster delivered to place of business to display

   • The Safe & Clean logo will be added to your listing on sunny.org

CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE PLEDGE NOW

Additional COVID-19 Resources For Hollywood Businesses Are Available Here

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