Monday, July 19, 2021

This Microsoft Word Advanced web tutorial is for intermediate users or confident beginners. This high-level review will cover some of the more intermediate to advanced functionality so that you can create or navigate complex documents and forms on your own. If you have a second monitor and access to your own version of Word during the training, this step-by-step review can also be used to practice in real time alongside the instructor as she navigates through the tabs and tools.

Some of the concepts that will be covered are collaborative documents, manipulating images & using custom graphic elements, securing documents & creating macros. This free workshop will be conducted by Broward SCORE and is sponsored by the City of Hollywood.

Monday, July 26 • 6:30 PM • Free
Register Here

Got Any Bright Ideas? We Want to Hear Them!

Plans are officially underway for the annual SPARK Pitch Competition this October and applications are now being accepted for entrepreneurs at any stage of development to pitch their big idea. The ‘quick-pitch competition’ will feature entrepreneurs and new ventures competing for cash and in-kind prizes with a grand prize of $5,000. Contestants will give a three-minute presentation of their innovative business proposal to a panel of judges comprised of local investors and business professionals.

The City of Hollywood Office of Communications, Marketing and Economic Development and Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce have partnered to present this year’s SPARK Hollywood FL events, designed to support and grow entrepreneurship in our City.

If you have the next great idea or business, apply today! Applications must be submitted by August 15th. The SPARK Pitch Competition will take place in person in October.

Apply: https://airtable.com/shrsYWY7An179dOk1

Learn more: www.sparkhollywoodfl.com

Miami Inno Has Arrived

Get the inside scoop on local start-ups, technology and innovation through Miami Inno, a portal to and for the innovation economy, providing profiles, news, analysis, resources, events, careers, data and more.

Through a fun, accessible twice-a-week newsletter, authoritative editorial and engaging meetups and pitch events, Miami Inno will help its audience stay abreast of and connect with the ecosystem’s top entrepreneurs, executives, investors and stakeholders. Sign up now for the free newsletter.

Amazon Commits $150M to Empower Black Entrepreneurs Through Accelerator Program

Amazon.com will help Black-owned businesses in South Florida and beyond through its Black Business Accelerator, an initiative to build economic equity and sustainable growth for minority entrepreneurs.

The program launched June 15, following Amazon's commitment to invest $150 million over the next four years to scale Black-owned ventures. The efforts of the initiative are supported by partnerships with Amazon’s Black Employee Network and a coalition of partners, including Hello Alice, the Minority Business Development Agency and the U.S. Black Chambers. Read more at the South Florida Business Journal.

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 to provide in-depth consulting services to establish an action plan — at no cost to you!

Schedule your FREE mentoring sessions here!

Cash Flow vs. Profitability

Understanding the difference between cash flow and profitability can prevent the number one reason businesses fail: insolvency. Learn how to use each of them to manage your business more effectively in this one-hour seminar, presented by expert Brad Owens, a former commercial lender.

Tuesday, July 20 • 10AM • Register Here

COVID-19 Economic Relief 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, July 20 • 11AM • Join Here
(en español) Thursday, July 22 • 11AM • Join Here

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
Forgiveness Process Webinar

The SBA, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, published a revised, borrower-friendly Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application implementing the PPP Flexibility Act of 2020 on June 17. Join the South Florida District Office and explore the next steps in the PPP process. Conducted by the Small Business Administration (SBA).

Tuesday, July 20 • 1PM • Free • Join 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. Conducted by the Small Business Administration (SBA).

Tuesday, July 20 • 2PM • Register Here

International E-Commerce for Small Business

This workshop reveals the opportunities and tools needed to successfully launch and grow a B2C revenue stream from international consumers. We distill main elements with practical, hands-on activities in order to define a plan and launch within 30 days. Conducted by Broward SCORE.

Tuesday, July 20 • 6PM • Register Here

Quickbooks Payroll (en Español)

Este taller informativo es para conocer lo que la ley pide con el mantenimiento de los archivos de los empleados, preparación de las nóminas y los reportes de impuestos trimestrales y anuales. Auspiciado por Hispanic Unity of Florida.

Saturday, July 24 • 9:30AM • Free • Register Here

Broward County Convention Center and Hotel Project Meet & Greet

Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC and OESBD are hosting a live networking event at Terminal 4, Port Everglades, to meet with small businesses (CBEs and non-CBEs) and discuss the current bid opportunities and plans for the Broward County Convention Center and Hotel Project. This matchmaking session is to introduce prime subcontractors with other potential CBE primes and subcontractors. Learn how to become CBE certified with Broward County.

A site map showing access to Terminal 4 and parking is included below. Visitors to the Port must present valid government-issued photo identification (such as a current driver’s license or passport) and comply with periodic vehicle screening at the Security Checkpoint upon arrival. COVID guidelines, including facial coverings and social distancing, will be adhered to.

Thursday, July 22 • 5PM • Free • Register Here

Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce - July 2021 Planner

Under the American Rescue Plan, employers are entitled to tax credits for providing paid leave to employees who take time off related to COVID-19 vaccinations

Employers Entitled to Tax Credits for Providing Paid Leave to Employees Who Take Time Off for COVID-19 Vaccinations

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) allows small and midsize employers, and certain governmental employers, to claim refundable tax credits that reimburse them for the cost of providing paid sick and family leave to their employees due to COVID-19, including leave taken by employees to receive or recover from COVID-19 vaccinations. The ARP tax credits are available to eligible employers that pay sick and family leave for leave from April 1, 2021, through September 30, 2021.

To learn basic facts about the employers eligible for the tax credits and how these employers may claim the credit for leave paid to employees who take leave to receive or recover from COVID-19 vaccinations, please click here.

Broward UP 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

Upcoming Broward UP Programming

In addition to Broward College's popular health science courses, Broward UP 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 Broward UP website today!

Additional COVID-19 Resources For Hollywood Businesses Are Available Here

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