Monday, June 21, 2021

Free Career Training For Hollywood Residents
Now Offered On Saturdays

Eligible residents can receive FREE 12-week training courses and job placement assistance. 

**MARK YOUR CALENDARS**
Virtual Orientation: Thursday, June 24 @ 4PM
Click Here To Join

This Microsoft Word review will cover the basics and help you navigate the program in order to create basic documents and forms on your own. If you have access to your own version of Word and a second monitor during the training, this step-by-step review can also be used to practice alongside the instructor as she navigates through the tabs and tools in real time.

All the basics of Word will be covered, including finding templates, formatting, cover pages for presentations, inserting tables, pictures and art, and choosing layouts and designs. This free workshop will be conducted by Broward SCORE and is sponsored by the City of Hollywood.

Wednesday, June 30 • 6:30 PM • Free
Register Here

SBA Disaster Recovery
Q&A Session

 
Was your small business affected by COVID-19? Join the SBA during their virtual hours and have your Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) questions answered by a live person. Participants may call at anytime and are welcome to enter and exit at will.

Tuesday, June 22 • 2PM EST • Register Here
(en español) Thursday, June 24 • 2PM 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, June 22 • 11AM • Join Here

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
Forgiveness Process 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, June 22 • 1PM • Join Here

 Creating Your First Sales Funnel

In this quick, one-hour workshop, you will learn the distinct purpose of a sales funnel and how to get a person to take action and buy. Topics include connecting with emotions, crafting impactful headlines, creating urgency and scarcity, building trust, making a visual impact, and more. Conducted by the Tampa Bay Women's Business Centre.

Tuesday, June 22 • 11AM • Free • Register Here

Encore Entrepreneur 2021

Are you an entrepreneur who is seeking your next career or next business? Join this webinar and learn from successful business owners and community leaders who provide advice and assistance. Conducted by the Broward SCORE Chapter.

Wednesday, June 23 • 10AM • Free • Register Here

Human Resources: Post-Pandemic

Human resources laws, policies, and procedures have been recently impacted by legislation and the global pandemic. This online session will address how businesses can adapt to these changes and adjust to a post-pandemic workplace. Conducted by the FSBDC at Hillsborough County.

Thursday, June 24 • 10AM • Free • Register Here

Broward County Convention Center & Hotel Project Meet & Greet

John Parker, Vice President of Balfour Beatty, will provide updates on the Convention Center and Hotel Project, detailing proposed upcoming bid timelines and available subcontracting opportunities with Balfour Beatty Construction.

Interested in participating in this opportunity? Learn how to become a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) with Broward County.

Wednesday, June 23 • 11AM • Free • Register Here

INCUBATE

NSU Broward Center of Innovation's Incubate Pillar is a six-week program that allows entrepreneurs who have a tested minimum viable product and a clear customer base to continue the growth stage. Teams utilize the various wraparound services and labs at the Center to continue their advancement. Entrepreneurs build on the ideate framework stage to create a company structure to accelerate. The focus: rapid prototyping, commercializing, and funding structure.

After the masterclass sessions, founders are encouraged to move into open innovation where they can access one of the labs via a discounted membership level for product prototyping.
 

Additional COVID-19 Resources For Hollywood Businesses Are Available Here