Hollywood Business Resources

Monday, May 17, 2021
Virtual Public Workshop
Please join in for a City workshop regarding Planned Developments within the Hollywood Beach and Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency.

Thursday, May 20 • 10AM • Join Here
or Join By Phone: 1-408-418-9388 (Access code: 132 409 8773)
Restaurant Revitalization Fund

Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)
Application Portal Remains Open


The U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) has received more than 147,000 applications from women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged business owners, requesting a total of $29 billion in relief funds. To date, a total of $2.7 billion of relief funds have been distributed to 21,000 restaurants since the Restaurant Revitalization Fund opened on May 3, 2021.  

In addition to a $5 billion set-aside established by Congress for applicants with gross receipts not more than $500,000, SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman created two additional funding allocations to ensure the smallest of the small restaurants and other eating establishments such as food trucks and carts get the aid needed: 1) $500 million for applicants with 2019 gross receipts less than $50,000; and 2) $4 billion for applicants with 2019 gross receipts between $500,000 and $1,500,000. In the first days of the RRF program, the SBA has received:

  • 13,114 applications from businesses with under $50,000 in pre-pandemic revenue requesting $330 million in funds
  • 100,410 applications from businesses with under $500,000 in annual pre-pandemic revenue requesting $8.14 billion in funds
  • 61,535 applicants from businesses with $500,000 - $1,500,000 in annual pre-pandemic revenue requesting $15.1 billion in funds
Because SBA still has potential funding available for eligible establishments with 2019 annual revenue of not more than $50,000, the application portal will remain open. Eligible establishments that meet this revenue standard are encouraged to apply through SBA-recognized point-of-sale vendors or directly via the SBA online application portal.

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Temporary Cafe Zones Discontinued

Broadwalk's Expanded Temporary Café Zone
Has Been Discontinued

Due to the issuance of Governor Ron DeSantis’ Emergency Order 21-102, suspending all COVID-19 restrictions on businesses, which includes indoor capacity limits and social distancing requirements, the City of Hollywood’s designated Temporary Café Zone along the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk has been discontinued.

As an expansion of the Permanent Café Zone, the City's Temporary Café Zone was in effect to assist Hollywood businesses heavily impacted by COVID-19 safety measures by providing the opportunity to expand their dining areas onto the Broadwalk to allow for additional seating while keeping 6 feet between parties. 

Effective immediately, only the area in the Permanent Café Zone indicated below may be utilized for outdoor seating by those businesses with Café Table Permits through the City’s Division of Engineering, Transportation and Mobility. If your business does not currently have a City permit for outdoor seating, please click here for information on how to apply.
City of Hollywood - Temporary Cafe Zone Discontinued
Backing Business: City of Hollywood Partners With Broward SCORE

FREE virtual business workshops covering multiple business topics, including pandemic recovery, are led by local business professionals with specific knowledge on starting and running businesses in Broward County and the City of Hollywood.

Learn more and register today:
broward.score.org/city-hollywood-cmed
 
SBA Export Webinar Series

May is World Trade Month and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has teamed up with partnering organizations to offer webinars all month to help small business owners gain valuable insights on strategies for international sales success. All webinars begin at 2:00 p.m. EDT.

  • May 18 | Going Global with Trade Agreements | Register here

  • May 20 | Utilizing eCommerce Tools to Drive Global Sales | Register here

  • May 25 | Business Beyond Borders: Commemorating World Trade Month | Register here

  • May 27 | Logistics of Growing Global eCommerce | Register here
If your business received a first-round PPP loan, you may now have the option of deducting eligible expenses from taxes.

Did you get a first-round PPP loan to cover payroll, mortgage interests, rent payments, and utility payments? You can now also tax deduct the corresponding expenses. 


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Upcoming Webinars
Paycheck Protection Program

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.

Tuesday, May 18 • 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 18 • 11AM EST • Register Here
Thursday, May 20 • 11AM EST • Register Here

(en español) Tuesday, May 18 • 11AM EST • Register Here
(en español) Thursday, May 20 • 11AM EST • Register Here

Make Your Website Work For You


Learn how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports your goals. In this webinar we'll cover: what type of design works best for your organization, how to create a website that drives toward your business goals, how to make your website more search-friendly on Google, and more. Conducted by the Tampa Bay Women's Business Centre.

Tuesday, May 18 • 12PM • Free • Register Here

Market To Government


Are you looking to get ahead in government contracting and start off 2021 at the top of your game? This training will cover how to effectively market your business to government buyers and how to set your business apart. Conducted by the Florida SBDC at FIU.


Tuesday, May 18 • 1PM • Free • Register Here

Write a Winning Government Proposal


Winning your first RFP can be lucrative, but first you have to understand what’s requested in the proposal and what a well written proposal should look like. This follow-up webinar to “The Government is Still buying” will cover what a winning proposal entails. The workshop will be conducted by the Florida SBDC at FIU.

Thursday, May 20 • 1PM • Free • Register Here

Google: Get Your Local Business
on Google Search and Maps


Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, update information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no matter which device they use. Conducted by the Florida Women's Business Center. 

Friday, May 21 • 8:30AM • Free • Register Here
Be Safe. Be Smart.

Additional COVID-19 Resources For Hollywood Businesses Are Available Here

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