FASTTRAC START-UP PROGRAM

The City will begin accepting applications online for its 3rd cohort of the Kauffman Foundation 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!***

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!

SBA now accepting nominations for 2022 National Small Business Week Awards

Nominations 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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Are You a Local Startup? Join NSU's Corporate Challenge!

The Alan B. Levan and NSU Broward Center of Innovation has partnered with the Florida Panthers to launch a corporate challenge to identify local startups with research and projects of note in the sports technology industry. Learn more and apply HERE.

CareerSource Broward Recruiting Employers for Summer Youth Employment Program

CareerSource Broward (CSBD) is actively recruiting Broward County employers to participate in its 2022 Summer Youth Employment Program. Participating employers will have the opportunity to boost workplace productivity with an extra set of hands and invest in the community through a positive influence on Broward County’s future workforce. (SYEP). Learn about the program and apply HERE.

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 to be an exhibitor!

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Learn from Industry Experts and Successful Peers

The 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.

Available Grants and/or Loans and Credit Program

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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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

Como Realmente Comenzar su Propio Nedocio
How to Really Start Your Own Business (in Spanish)

En este seminario vitual hablaremos de su idea, como probar su idea, y como proteger su idea, de negocio. Tambien revisaremos algunos factores claves para comenzar su negocio: como estructurar su negocio, como entender el fluyo del efectivo del negocio, como conseguir financiamiento, y como desarrollar un plan de negocio. Este seminario vitual sera presentado por Ingrid Gardner, Pasco Hernando SCORE Volunteer. Register Here

Wednesday, January 5 • 12PM • Webinar Event • Free

Learning from the best: The Jeff Bezos Story from a Risk Management Perspective

This 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. Find 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 Summit

Florida 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 Here

Friday, January 7 • 1PM • Virtual Event

How to Get More Paying Customers

Discover the secret of how to determine exactly who your customer is, precisely what they want, and how you can craft the perfect message and offer that results and more. Register Here

Saturday, January 8 • 10AM • Webinar Event • Free

SBA Workshop: 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

Reminder:
New Noise Regulations
Now in Effect

Effective June 1^st, 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.