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Work Skills Training Scholarships Available For Eligible Hollywood ResidentsThe City of Hollywood, in partnership with OIC of South Florida, is offering Work Skills Training Scholarships to eligible Hollywood residents. The 11-week course provides FREE in-depth vocational training, preparing participants for entry-level positions on their career path. Courses will be held on Saturdays through the months of July 16 to September 24, from 9am-4pm at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center located at 2400 Charleston Street, Hollywood FL, 33020.
CONSTRUCTION OPERATION & WAREHOUSE LOGISTICS * Saturdays* 9am-4pm
Upon completion of the course, potential positions and salaries include:
Hand Laborer & Material Mover - $27,710
Packing Specialist - $25,910
Shipping & Receiving Clerk - $29,699
Only those applicants residing within the City's low to moderate-income (LMI) neighborhoods may participate in the Work Skills Training Scholarship Program. All submitted applications will go through an address verification process to ensure that participants meet this program requirement. Participants must also self-certify household income and provide proof of their U.S. Citizen or legal resident status. Online applications are now open until Wednesday, June 29 at 11:59 p.m. at this link: APPLY HERE |
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Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. Register |
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Broward County Gained 33,400 Jobs in May 2022, a 4% Year over Year Growth and The Unemployment Rate Remained Stable at 2.5%, the Lowest in the Past Decade
Broward County’s job report indicated a 2.5 percent unemployment rate in May 2022. This rate was 2.6 percentage points lower than the region's year ago rate of 5.1 percent. The labor force was 1,055,691, up 29,821 (+2.9 percent) over the year. Nonagricultural employment in the Ft. Lauderdale-Pompano Bch-Deerfield Bch Metro Division was 871,700, an increase of 33,400 jobs (4.0 percent) over the year.
“We’re very pleased to see that Broward County’s May unemployment rate remained stable at its lowest level in the past decade, and over-the-year job gains continue. We are confident that the strong interest from companies choosing and looking at Greater Fort Lauderdale as a location of choice and the local expansions in our target industries will continue supporting the overall job growth trends,” said Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance President and CEO Bob Swindell. “We thank our many partners, investors and leaders at Broward County and our cities, who have been working with us to grow and diversify our economy.”
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Data and AnalysisIn the month of May, the financial activities (+3,100) and information (+1,400) industries had the third highest annual job growth compared to all the metro areas in the state.
The majority of industries gained jobs over the year except for the Education and Health Services industry(-2,800 jobs, -2.5%).
Non-Agricultural employment shows a slight overall month to month increase of 0.3 percent, with most industries gaining jobs except for Education and Health Services (-2,100, -1.9%), Trade, Transportation, and Utilities (-100, -0.1%), Financial Activities (-100, -0.1%), and Construction (-200, -0.4%). |
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U.A.E. Projects of the 50 Discussion and Reception
Join the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council for a panel discussion on the U.A.E.’s Projects of the 50 with keynote remarks by the U.A.E. Minister of State for Foreign Trade His Excellency Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi. The program will begin at 3 PM on Thursday, June 23rd at The Tower Club in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and will be followed by a networking reception. The event is being held in partnership with the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development, the City of Ft. Lauderdale, and the City of Miramar.
The panel discussion will feature remarks by Afshin Molavi, Senior Fellow at Johns Hopkins University SAIS, and Courtney Nowell, Partner at leading global law firm Morgan Lewis will cover the impetus behind U.A.E.’s new these reforms in the context of the “competitive game of nations,” as well as the U.A.E.’s reorientation of its foreign policy to put the “economy first." Courtney Nowell will share practical legal guidance on important legislative and policy aspects of the Projects of the 50, and what they mean for companies looking to do business in the U.A.E.
Mayor Michael Udine of Broward County, Mayor Dean Trantalis of Fort Lauderdale, and Mayor Wayne Messam of Miramar will share key takeaways from their recent 5-day visit to the U.A.E. and associated opportunities to enhance economic collaboration between the U.A.E. and Florida in particular. In 2021, Florida exported over $1 billion of goods to the U.A.E., making it one of the top 10 states exporting to the Emirates. Florida also imported over $180 million of goods from the U.A.E. that same year.
Thursday June 23
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Tower Club
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Register
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Available Grants and/or Loans and 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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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, featuring a real small business case study.
Tuesday, June 21 •10AM • Webinar • Free • Register Here
What the Hack? : Cyber Threats and Your Business
The theft of digital information has become the norm in today’s society. Participants will receive key insights on the cyber threat landscape and learn best practices on how to protect their businesses from cyber-attacks. Topics that will be covered:- Discussion of Cyber Threats
- Cybersecurity Best Practices
- Identifying & Protecting Critical Records
- Accessing Cybersecurity Tools & Resources
Tuesday, June 21 • 1PM • Webinar • Free • Register Here
Plan Your Website for Online Success
First, you need to have a solid plan in place. Fortunately, this webinar will help with exactly that!
After this webinar you’ll have a better understanding of:- Your website’s audience
- Feature and functionality needs
- Content planning
- How to choose the right platform
- Best practices for online success
After this webinar, you'll have a comprehensive plan in place for your business's website. Attendees may also request the free workbook upon completion of the webinar. Tuesday, June 21 • 6PM • Webinar • Free • Register Here
How to Access to Capital for your BusinessIs your business in need of financing? Do you know if you’re financially ready to request a loan? Join this seminar to learn about what banks look for when qualifying potential loans and what steps you should be taking in order to prepare yourself and your business for accessing capital.Tuesday, June 21 • 6PM • Webinar • Free • Register
Money Smart for Small Business
An instructor-led curriculum developed jointly by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC)and the U.S. Small Business Administration(SBA). Designed for new or operating small business owners — with or without formal business training — to provide a practical introduction to aspects of starting and managing a business.Wednesday, June 22 • 11:30AM • Webinar • Free • Register Here
How the Workforce Board can help you recruit, train, and retain your workforce This session will introduce your Workforce Board to you and explain how it can benefit your business and impact your bottom line, through funding that you do not have to repay.
Wednesday, June 22 • 12PM • Webinar • Free • Register Here
Canva For Your Business - Stunning Drag and Drop Design
Canva is a free graphic design tool that will help you create virtually anything creative for your business. This free web-based application will help you create quickly: Instagram/Facebook posts LinkedIn Banners Pinterest infographics, pins, boards Printed materials like Flyers, Postcards, brochures Business cards and logos Lead Magnets Videos Intros and more! We will show you shortcuts and tips on how to keep your brand identity intact, and learn new ways to increase your advertising efforts with the help of Canva. If you like to create graphics and designs, but need a quick and easy way to push your brand, this course is for you.
Thursday, June 23 • 6:30PM • Webinar • Free • Register Here
June 24th: Tea with Commissioner Torey Alston, featuring OESBD Director Sandy-Michael E. McDonald at 9AM - Register
Time Management
Join Kurt Valmond for this informative webinar and learn the concept of time management and why it is important to small businesses. Discover some commonly employed time management practices, including: Pareto analysis ABC method Eisenhower method POSEC method Understand how to systematically prioritize tasks and competing demands to complete the most important tasks within a certain amount of time. The goal is to reduce distractions, so that more tasks and demands are completed.
Monday, June 27 • 6PM • Webinar • Free • Register Here
June 29th:TATP: Understanding OESBD Programs and Services, featuring Sandy-Michael McDonald at 3:00 PM - Register |
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Noise Regulations 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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