Hollywood Business Resources
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County Offices Closing for Thanksgiving Holiday


- As usual, many services are available online -

BROWARD COUNTY, FL - County governmental offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 25-26 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Many alternate and online services will be available. Most parks will be open. Broward County Transit buses will operate on a Sunday/holiday schedule on Thanksgiving Day and return to a modified weekday service schedule on Friday. See all closings and exceptions.

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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. 

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Funding

Available Grants and/or Loans and Credit Program

  • 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
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Paycheck Protection Program borrowers: If your loan is $150,000 or less, you may be eligible to apply for direct forgiveness through the SBA, using their online portal. Follow the steps below.
  1. Find out if your lender is participating. 
  2. Watch a video about how to use the portal.
  3. Apply for forgiveness.
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Upcoming Webinars


Good Faith Training Workshop


Join Economic and Small Business Development Director, Sandy-Michael McDonald to learn about Good Faith Effort, how it impacts your business, and how it relates to satisfying County Business Enterprise (CBE) Requirements. Register Here.

Thursday, December 9 • Webinar Event  • Free 
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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.

Click here to learn more and register!
Noise Requirements

Reminder:
New Noise Regulations
Now in Effect

Effective June 1st, select Hollywood businesses must have a Noise Level Detection Device installed. Learn more about the new rules in effect for residents, business owners, and vacation rental property owners here.

Be Safe. Be Smart.

Additional COVID-19 Resources for Hollywood Businesses Are Available Here

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