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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.
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If you are considering starting a business in Florida, you will not want to miss this free session that will cover:
•How to protect your assets
•Personal liability
•Management Styles
•Business law and tax advice
•Selecting a business name
•Licensing, taxes, and other regulations
Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gyXKyZHh
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Stay connected! Learn about the economic development activities and growth taking shape in Florida's Hollywood. Learn more and get registered: http://hollywoodchamber.org/Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
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Are you an aspiring entrepreneur who wants to start a business? Register and attend The Intentional Entrepreneur Workshop, hosted by Broward County Library and facilitated by the City of Hollywood. This workshop will help entrepreneurs evaluate and assess their readiness for business ownership!
Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
For more information and to register, visit: http://broward.libnet.info/event/7027702 |
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Register Today!The Alliance of Entrepreneur Resource Organizations (AERO), is a coalition of public agencies and community nonprofit organizations united to provide current and new businesses with resources to aid in their success. The AERO South Florida Business Resource Expo showcases the many resources available to entrepreneurs and business owners in South Florida. Visit www.SouthFloridaBiz.org for more information on AERO.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rescheduled-aero-small-business-expo-south-florida-tickets-394615424357
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Broward County Jobs increased nearly 41,000 or 4.8% year over year as of September 2022. Unemployment down to 2.6%.
Broward County’s job report indicated a 2.6% unemployment rate in September 2022. This rate was 1.6% points lower than the area’s year-ago rate of 4.2%. The labor force was 1,084,533 up 45,684 (+4.4%) over the year. Nonagricultural employment in the Ft. Lauderdale-Pompano Bch-Deerfield Bch Metro Division was 889,300, an increase of 40,800 jobs (4.8%) over the year.
“With nearly 41,000 jobs added in September, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%, Broward County’s year-over-year job growth continues to trend upward at a rapid pace. Greater Fort Lauderdale is a location of choice for companies in high-value targeted industries, supporting the overall job growth in the county,” said Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance President/CEO, Bob Swindell. “We thank our many partners, investors and leaders at Broward County and our municipalities, who have been working with us to grow and diversify the economy.”
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Data and Analysis In the month of September, The Construction (+7.2 percent); Education and Health Services (+6.9 percent); and Professional and Business Services (+5.6 percent) industries grew faster in the metro area than statewide over the year.
The Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach Construction industry had the highest and the fastest annual job growth compared to all the metro areas in the state.
All industries gained jobs over the year, the top two included Professional and Business Services (+8,900, +5.6%) and Leisure and Hospitality (+8,000, +9.2%).
Non-Agricultural employment remained relatively stable with a month to month increase of 1,600 jobs or +0.2% growth. Majority of industries gained jobs over the month except for Professional and Business Services (-1,300, -0.8%), Leisure and Hospitality (-1,700, -1.8%), and Manufacturing (-200, -0.7%).
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Broward County Public Transportation Broward County Transit has launched a new plan and is looking for input on future transit options. The new plan is called PREMO, short for premium mobility plan, and will identify a pipeline of premium transit projects that will connect BCT services with regional services. Help define the future of Broward Public Transportation by providing your feedback. Take the survey: premo.broward.org. |
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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. |
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Nominate Today!Deadline: December 8thThe National Small Business Week Awards are back! SBA is now accepting nominations for its 2023 National Small Business Week Awards, including the Small Business Person of the Year. Could you be our next winner? Submit your nomination today.
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Available Grants and/or Loans and Credit ProgramSmall 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. |
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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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