Monday, May 3, 2021

Now Accepting Applications! Apply by May 5 @ 11:59 p.m.

Work Skills Training Scholarships Available
Application Deadline is Wednesday, May 5

The City of Hollywood, in partnership with OIC of South Florida, is offering Work Skills Training Scholarships to eligible Hollywood residents. Each 11-week course provides FREE in-depth vocational training, preparing participants for entry-level positions in the selected career path.

CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS • Mon/Wed • 9am-1pm

Potential Positions & Salaries:

Helper (i.e., Painters and Paperhangers) - $39,150

Construction Laborer and Helper - $36,000

Plasterer and Stucco Mason - $31,340

WAREHOUSE LOGISTICS • Tue/Thu • 1pm-5pm

Potential Positions & Salaries:

Refuse & Recyclable Material Collector - $37,840

Hand Laborer and Material Mover - $27,710

Packer and Packager - $25,910

As this program advances work skills initiatives in the City’s low to moderate income (LMI) neighborhoods, there are residency and income restrictions for participation.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5th. Click here to apply now!

Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)
Open For Applications

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is now accepting Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) applications via the application portal, which will remain open to any eligible establishment until all funds are exhausted.

In preparation, qualifying applicants should familiarize themselves with the application process in advance to ensure a smooth and efficient application. In addition to registering at the portal, follow the steps below. If you are working with Square or Toast, you do not need to register.

Review the sample application, program guide and cross-program eligibility chart on SBA COVID-19 relief options.
Applications must be submitted in English or Spanish. Documents are available in additional languages to help you understand eligibility requirements, fill out applications, and answer frequently asked questions. See the additional languages and materials here.
If you were unable to attend one of the webinars which covered program details and a demonstration of the application portal, you can watch the recording here.

For more information on RRF, visit sba.gov/restaurants.

Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)
Webinar Trainings

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will host several webinars on Tuesday, May 4 covering the Restaurant Revitalization Fund program details and how to submit an application. Attendees are invited to select any timeframe that works best for their schedule.

Please click on the link at the time of the event on Tuesday, May 4th. No registration is required.

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For more information about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, visit sba.gov/restaurants.

Backing Business: City of Hollywood Partners With Broward SCORE

FREE personal remote mentoring sessions are available with local seasoned business professionals committed to helping our local business community overcome these difficult times.

Click here to schedule your FREE 1-hour consultation.

PPP Forgiveness Webinar

The Small Business Administration (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:

Tuesday, May 4 • 1PM EST • Register Here

COVID-19 Economic Aid Overview Webinar

The 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, May 4 • 11AM EST • Register Here
Thursday, May 6 • 11AM EST • Register Here

(en español) Tuesday, May 4 • 11AM EST • Register Here
(en español) Thursday, May 6 • 11AM EST • Register Here

Introduction to QuickBooks

Learn how to implement and use QuickBooks efficiently and effectively to get to know your numbers and organize your business finances. In this workshop, you will learn about the different QuickBooks versions, configure the platform, and use the most important tools. Conducted by the Florida SBDC at FIU.

Tuesday, May 4 • 1PM • Free • Register Here

Managing Your Finances
Towards Getting Grants and Loans

We all know you have to manage your finances. You need to understand your P&L, General Ledger, and Balance Sheet as well as what drives those numbers. You also need to be prepared to present those numbers to banks and government entities. This webinar will cover the actions required to achieve those goals. Conducted by the Broward SCORE Chapter.

Tuesday, May 4 • 6PM • Free • Register Here

Don't Sit On Your 8(a)

Whether you are looking to apply for the SBA-run 8(a) business development program, or you are already certified and are wondering what to do next, this workshop will give you actionable steps to move you forward. Free to attend. Conducted by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Thursday, May 6 • 1PM • Free • Register Here

Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce - May 2021 Planner

Additional COVID-19 Resources For Hollywood Businesses Are Available Here

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Work Skills Training Scholarships AvailableApplication Deadline is Wednesday, May 5