FASTTRAC START-UP PROGRAMThe City will begin accepting applications online for its 3rd cohort of the FastTrac® Start-Up Program on Monday, January 10. This FREE entrepreneurship program is provided at no cost to participants.
Participants will develop a clear business concept and learn how to:
• Identify market needs
• Explore risk and success factors
• Build a solid business plan
• Create an elevator pitch
• Understand business fundamentals
• Network with entrepreneur professionals
• Access business, financial and human resources
***TOP 3 PITCH COMPETITION FINALISTS WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR SEED MONEY TO LAUNCH THEIR BUSINESS!***
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SBA now accepting nominations for 2022 National Small Business Week AwardsNominations are now being accepted for the 2022 National Small Business Week awards. The NSBW Awards recognize the achievements of SBA-assisted small businesses and the contributions they have made to their communities and our nation’s economy.
All nominations should be submitted electronically by 3 p.m. EST on January 11, 2022. To nominate a small business owner in your area or download related forms, criteria, and guidelines, visit HERE.
Nominations for the following categories will be accepted:
SBA South Florida District Office Awards: - Small Business Person of the Year (National and District)
- Small Business Exporter of the Year (National and District)
- Minority Business Owner of the Year
- Veteran Business Owner of the Year
- Woman Business Owner of the Year
- Rural Business Owner of the Year
- Small Business Advocate of the Year
- Small Business Community Partner of the Year
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The HollywoodLGBTQ+ Council is presenting the Inaugural MyHollywoodPride event on January 22, 2022. A collection of exhibitors will be featured. Be a part of the celebration. Promote your business. Register here to be an exhibitor!
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Learn from Industry Experts and Successful PeersThe conference is designed to help entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals:- Maximize existing assets
- Discover resources to amplify growth potential
- Explore opportunities throughout Broward County and beyond
- Connect with industry colleagues and peers across multiple disciplines
- And more!
Who Should Attend?- Entrepreneurs
- Existing business owners
- Professionals
- Subject matter experts across multiple industries in various stages of the business life cycle.
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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.- Find out if your lender is participating.
- Watch a video about how to use the portal.
- Apply for forgiveness.
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Critical Questions & Information Needed to Do Proper Business Planning Join this hands-on webinar session, led by SCORE Mentor John Tile, which will cover: The basics of a business plan and will provide a few samples A step-by-step process to develop the key information for your business plan What you will need in order to do a simple business plan for yourself and a more detailed business plan if you need a bank loan
Upon completion of this webinar, you will have the key information that you will be able to use with your SCORE mentor in follow-up sessions to develop your formal business plan.
Register Here
Tuesday, December 28 • 1PM • Webinar Event • Free
Government Contracting: Overview The “Government Contracting Overview” seminar, presented by the Florida PTAC at UCF in partnership with the Florida SBDC at UCF, is designed for established small business owners with some commercial momentum that are curious about government contracting, as well as business owners that may already be involved in government contracting. Register Here
Wednesday, January 5 • 9AM • Webinar Event • Free
Learning from the best: The Jeff Bezos Story from a Risk Management PerspectiveThis presentation examines Amazon in terms of actions taken by CEO Jeff Bezos…but the same factors are faced by small businesses every day, although there might be fewer zeros on the numbers…to deal with risk and uncertainty. Register Here
Wednesday, January 5 • 12PM •Webinar Event • Free
2022's Hottest Businesses, Markets & Trends Join this timely webinar, presented by small business expert and best-selling author Rieva Lesonsky, where you’ll learn about the breakthrough small business ideas and industries that exciting consumers. Ffind out about America’s changing demographics, attitudes, and consumer behaviors, and how your small business can best adapt and address them. Register Here
Thursday, January 6 • 1PM •Webinar Event • Free
2022 Florida Economic Outlook & Jobs Solution SummitFlorida is at a crossroads and to become the 10th largest global economy by 2030. Receive an exclusive 2022 Florida economic forecast, a national economic outlook, and invaluable insight into Florida’s evolving workforce needs, population growth, small business economic impact, and more. Register HereFriday, January 7 • 1PM • Virtual Event
SBA Workshop: SBA Legislative Changes Update Every year SBA regulations are modified by a myriad of legislative changes; this presentation will address the most significant proposals for NDAA 2022 to include: - Set-aside goaling increases
- NDAA legislative proposal to raise sole-source threshold levels for 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB/EDWOSB contracts
- WOSB/EDWOSB amendments to the FA
Register Here
Wednesday, January 12 • 1PM • Webinar Event • Free |
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Reminder:
New Noise Regulations
Now in EffectEffective 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.
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