Friday, May 1, 2020

The City of Hollywood’s Office of Communications, Marketing and Economic Development is available to talk you through any of your business-related issues. Contact us at 954.921.3620 or by email.

Business Assistance: Navigating COVID-19

Applications are now being accepted for the SBA's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

Need an SBA-approved lender to apply for PPP?

Use this search tool to find nearby lenders eligible to issue a loan under the Paycheck Protection Program.

Due to high demand for this program, we advise you to contact your lender(s) and confirm if PPP applications are still being accepted.

AICPA's List of Recommendations For
PPP Application & Loan Forgiveness

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has outlined the steps businesses should take both when applying for a PPP loan, as well as guidelines to maximize PPP loan forgiveness. Review these steps now to submit an effective PPP application and prepare for loan forgiveness at the end of the 8-week covered period.

Click here for AICPA's List of Recommendations

Webinar Recording: Updates on Business COVD-19 Assistance & Restarting

Watch Thursday's webinar recording here

The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) has talked with members, other associations and experts in health and safety services to understand what is top of mind when it comes to opening your doors and to provide you with guidelines for consideration. COVID-19 Re-Opening Best Practices can be found here.

Grants available for restaurants impacted by COVID-19.
APPLY NOW

Financial impact of COVID-19: What retailers and landlords can do

Read about long and short term landlord liquidity, what landlords and retailers can do, and how the CARES Act stacks up.

Learn who qualifies for these IRS payments which are now being distributed.

Learn if your business can benefit from this program and how to apply.

Considering laying off your employees?
Watch this first.

Check the status of your Bridge Loan application here.

Reemployment Assistance Application Guide

Access our step-by-step guide here.

COVID-19 Assistance for Hollywood Businesses

State and local orders are in place to protect public health and safety.

Hollywood Restaurants - Delivery & Takeout Lists

Has your restaurant adapted to COVID-19 closures? Register any available services here.

View available business resources from the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

Broward SCORE: Upcoming Online Workshops for Small Businesses

Learn from the experts with SCORE’s small business training workshops.

Help activate additional financial assistance resources with this survey.

Assistance is available from the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Request a one-on-one business assistance meeting.

Business Assistance: Learning & Development

Informational Webinar for FastTrac® Start-Up Program

In an effort to assist our entrepreneurial and small business community during today’s uncertain economy, the City of Hollywood is now offering a virtual edition of this free program. Designed to guide early-stage entrepreneurs with the necessary steps to launch a business, this program can also assist existing businesses develop a plan around new lines of products and services in order to better adapt to COVID-19 challenges.

View feedback from previous FastTrac® graduates here!

Thursday, May 7 • 4-5PM
Cost: Free
REGISTER HERE

*This free program is only available to City of Hollywood residents & businesses*

Memorial Healthcare System is in need of plasma donors!
Learn how to donate potentially lifesaving plasma to those in need.

There’s Strength in Numbers… Make Hollywood Strong!
Fill out your Census questionnaire today: www.my2020census.gov

Links to these established programs can be found on the City's Economic Development website. Please continue to monitor www.hollywoodfl.org and www.choosehollywoodfl.com for the latest updates.

Economic Development Division
Raelin Storey, CMED Director
Herb Conde-Parlato, Economic Development Manager
Tekisha Jordan, Principal Planner
Marina Melo, Economic Development Marketing Coordinator

Community Redevelopment Agency - Beach & Downtown Districts
Jorge Camejo, Executive Director
954.924.2980