National Apprenticeship Week Nov. 15-21
 

National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is a nationwide celebration established by the U.S. Department of Labor that brings together leaders in business, labor, and education to showcase the impact apprenticeship programs have on addressing the U.S. skills gap and preparing the American workforce for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Now in its seventh year, NAW events and activities include open houses for career seekers, skills competitions, community forums, apprenticeship graduations, business open houses, high school or college career fairs, apprenticeship signing days, industry roundtable events, and more.
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Why Should I Attend FITCE?

• Sell your products and services to over 60 countries at the World Expo Marketplace!
• Meet & Greet international delegations, consulates, trade commissioners and bi-national chambers at Doing Business with the World, World Expo Marketplace & Speed Matchmaking with Country Representatives
• Learn about international trade resources and assistance during the “11 Steps to Exporting”, “How to Import into the United States”, Doing Business with the World panels and more! 
• Immerse yourself with worldwide culture – visit the local & international visual art exhibit & enjoy multicultural performances

Minority Business Matchmaker Conference

Join Florida's largest and longest-running Minority Business Matchmaker Conference. Hear MBE success stories, participate in B2B matchmaker exhibits, enjoy live entertainment, and more!

November 19-20  • Free • Register Here. 

Shop Small November 27th!

Mark your calendars – Small Business Saturday® falls on November 27, 2021! Small Business Saturday is dedicated to backing a diverse range of local businesses that help create jobs, boost the economy, and help communities thrive across the country. Consider these statistics from Small Business Saturday 2020: 

• U.S. shoppers who shopped at independent retailers and restaurants on Small Business Saturday reported spending a record high total of an estimated $19.8 billion, up from $19.6 billion in 2019. 
• 97% of shoppers recognize the impact they can make by shopping small, and 85% of them also encouraged friends and family to do so, too. 

56% of Small Business Saturday shoppers reported they shopped online with a small business on the day, an increase from 43% in 2019. 

Available Grants and/or Loans and Credit Program

• NEW! - The Black Girl Dream Fund Grant Opportunity is Open! The deadline to apply is November 22nd at 12PM CT. Learn More!
• U.S. SBA Funding Programs
• COVID-19 Relief Options
• Broward Municipal Services District Revolving Loan Fund (BMSD RLF)
• South Florida Regional Planning Council (SFRPC CARES ACT Business Revolving Loan Fund)
• FPL Main Street Recovery Credit Program

The Prosperity Partnership: Addressing The Impacts of Climate Change

Learn how the Resiliency Pillar is helping South Florida become an epicenter of innovative solutions that inspire others to be a part of the resilient redesign of our region. Register Here.

 Tuesday, November 16 • Webinar Event  • Free 

Invitation: Women in Apprenticeship Webinar

Additional COVID-19 Resources for Hollywood Businesses Are Available Here