A Message from the City Manager

The City of Hollywood is committed to economic development and recognizes the crucial role expanding into international markets can play in helping to diversify and stabilize our local economy.

Hollywood offers many advantages for those engaged in international trade or those seeking to expand their businesses into the global marketplace. Ideally located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, adjacent to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and with most of Port Everglades within its boarders, Hollywood provides easy accessibility by air, sea and land. Port Everglades is the top-ranked container port in Florida and serves as a gateway to the world through cargo and cruise connections. Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport is one of the fastest growing airports in the country and offers international service to Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America.

The City welcomes the opportunity to assist foreign businesses establish a presence in Hollywood or local companies market their products or services abroad. The City's Office of Business and International Trade has teamed up with Enterprise Florida, South Florida's U.S. Commercial Service Export Assistance Center and the Florida Foreign Trade Association to offer workshops on Importing/Exporting; help promote and host inbound/outbound international trade missions; and conduct individual counseling on pursuing international business. The City has already welcomed Inbound Trade Missions from Costa Rica, Peru, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Honduras, Venezuela and Barbados. To complement these international outreach efforts, we are also in the process of invigorating our Sister Cities International Program.

In addition to the City's robust business infrastructure, which is already home to multinational companies such as Heico Corporation and the world-renowned Hard Rock International, Inc., Hollywood is also a warm and welcoming beachfront community with 6 miles of award-winning beaches, a historic downtown shopping and dining district and vibrant, culturally diverse neighborhoods.

It is our belief global opportunities are a key component to realizing a higher level of prosperity for our City by strengthening our local economy, enhancing employment opportunities for our residents and building a solid economic foundation for future generations.

To speak with one of our business development specialists please contact the Hollywood Office of Business and International Trade at 954.921.3388.

Again, welcome to our City with an international appeal!

Sincerely,

Cameron D. Benson
City Manager
 

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International Affairs Policy

The City of Hollywood is rapidly becoming a leader on global initiatives in Broward County. Our mission is to promote common prosperity business and economic development and goodwill endeavors by way of fostering international trade, tourism, academic partnerships, cultural exchanges, sports competitions as well as subscribing to meaningful collaborative agreements.

Supporting this initiative is the fact that 80% of Port Everglades is located in Hollywood. Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport is within minutes of the city's boundaries and the Diamond of the Gold Coast also has an excellent ground and railroad transportation system.

Hollywood's international affairs policy will help establish links with the world in order to contribute to the advancement of the city's social and economic fabric.

International trade is a key component in realizing a higher level of prosperity for the city. Links with the rest of the world are essential to achieving this goal. The City of Hollywood is also committed to attracting more international business tourists, talented jobs and talented people.

Even though Hollywood is home to several international companies and there is continual interaction between them and the global environment, what this policy will do is solidify enhance and build upon these international opportunities.

International Affairs Policy (pdf)

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