Monday, October 3, 2022

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We’ve got you covered! Expand your knowledge of federal government contracting, human resources management, marketing, finances, trademark and copyright laws, and more. Generate leads by participating in various webinars offered. Each webinar is free to attend, approximately an hour long, and interactive.

For a list of upcoming webinars, please click here.

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!

Tell Us How We Can Help You Improve Your Business! Take the Business Visitation Program Survey!

The Business Visitation Program is underway, and we want to hear from you! Nationally, over 70% of employment growth in a community comes from the retention and expansion
of existing businesses. The City and Chamber recognize that Hollywood’s existing businesses make investments in facilities, create jobs, and provide a support network that is at the heart of a strong local economy.The City, in partnership with the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, has launched a joint venture to survey business owners and stop by to visit businesses Citywide.

The Business Survey and Visitation Programs aims to:

• Strengthen the partnership between the City, local Chamber, and the business community
• Enhance communication, Identify retention and growth opportunities for businesses
• Introduce the community to contacts
• Create opportunities to voice concerns and discuss how the City and Chamber can work more closely with Hollywood business owners

Business owners are encouraged to take a brief survey and will have the opportunity to request a in person visit with City staff. We’ll come over!

Learn more and take the survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PXWCC2J

Are you passionate about growth? Apply Today!

Application deadline: October 11, 2022

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is an investment to help small businesses grow and create jobs by providing them with greater access to education, capital, and business support services. Through the program, you will gain practical skills across topics such as financial statements negotiation, marketing, and employee management, and gain the tools to develop a customized business plan for growth—for free.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:
• Be based in South Florida
• Be in operation for at least two years
• Have revenue of $75,000 minimum in the most recent fiscal year
• Have a minimum of 2 full-time employees (including the owner)

APPLY TODAY

Does Your Business Need Help with Storm Recovery?

The City’s Economic Development team is available to help guide you through your Hurricane Ian recovery. If you have been negatively impacted, please call the Office of Communications, Marketing & Economic Development at 954.921.3620 or for business recovery resources visit, https://lnkd.in/eV5Z6dMj.

Program Provides Late Shift Employees Direct Rides to and From Work

The Broward County Transits' (BCT) Late Shift Connect provides on-demand and direct transportation for late shift workers when regular transit services are generally not available. For more information or to enroll, visit lateshiftconnect.org.

October 12: The Inaugural South Florida Space Day

Join the inaugural South Florida Space Day supporting the economy of space entrepreneurship. To learn more and to register, click here.

2022 FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL TRADE & CULTURAL EXPO (FITCE)

Join Broward County's Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) and partners at the Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE). General Admission is FREE - Learn more and register.

Available Grants and/or Loans and Credit Program

Small business grants exist for entrepreneurs and small businesses that meet the right criteria. Find out how you can use them to start or grow your business.

For a list of grant options, please click here.

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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What Does it Mean to be Certified?

The Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) provides certification services to local small businesses in order to bid on Broward County procurement contracts with Small Business Enterprise (SBE), and County Business Enterprise (CBE) program requirements. Certification in these programs provides a gateway to other OESBD services that support the growth and sustainability of Broward County's business community. Now is the time to Get Certified! Click here to get started.

Additional COVID-19 Resources for Hollywood Businesses Are Available Here