We Are Here For Your Hollywood Business
The City of Hollywood’s Office of Communications, Marketing & Economic Development (CMED) is open for business, compiling information to assist Hollywood businesses throughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage you to check the City of Hollywood’s webpage, sign up for City and Business email/text updates, and follow us on Facebook. Our team is available to talk you through any of your business-related issues. Contact us at 954.921.3620 or by email.
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Important Update: Business Assistance Programs
President Trump Signs $484 Billion In Federal Aid For Small Business Lending Programs
On Friday, April 24, 2020, President Donald Trump signed legislation providing an additional $310 billion in funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), $60 billion of which is reserved for community banks and small lenders; $75 billion for hospitals; $25 billion to support testing efforts; and $60 billion for emergency disaster loans and grants. Read the COVID-19 Federal Legislative Summary Update here.
Applications will be accepted shortly for both the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). If you have not yet filed for federal financial assistance and wish to do so, now is the time to prepare your financial documents.
Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act Fact Sheets: CLICK HERE
_____________________________________________________
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll.
SBA will forgive loans if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities.
Applications are only accepted through existing SBA 7(a) lenders or through any federally insured depository institution, federally insured credit union, and Farm Credit System institution that is participating. Other regulated lenders will be available to make these loans once they are approved and enrolled in the program. You should consult with your local lender as to whether it is participating in the program.
Applications will be accepted shortly for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). If you have not yet filed for federal financial assistance and wish to do so, now is the time to prepare your financial documents and locate an SBA-approved lender.
_____________________________________________________
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) & EIDL Emergency Advance
The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) provides vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This program is for any small business with less than 500 employees (including sole proprietorships, independent contractors and self-employed individuals), private non-profit organization or 501(c)(19) veterans organizations affected by COVID-19.
Applications will be accepted shortly for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). If you have not yet filed for federal financial assistance and wish to do so, now is the time to prepare your financial documents.
_____________________________________________________
Join this informative 90-minute virtual workshop and get the insight needed to help position even the smallest of small businesses to be able to receive assistance. Featured presenters will share information about the second cycle of funding, what small businesses need to do to apply and have the best chance of being approved, and what to expect when the additional PPP funding becomes available.
The Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development is hosting this event in collaboration with National Development Council (NDC), First Horizon Bank, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Commissioner Barbara Sharief.
Monday, April 27 • 1:00PM-2:30PM
Cost: Free
REGISTER HERE
Considering laying off your employees? Watch this video first from Mason Jackson, CareerSource Broward President & CEO.
The City of Hollywood urges its business community to evaluate the Short-Time Compensation Program in an effort to curtail major layoffs.
The Short-Time Compensation program helps employers retain their workforce in times of temporary slowdown by encouraging work sharing as an alternative to layoff. The program permits prorated reemployment assistance benefits to employees whose work hours and earnings are reduced as part of a Short-Time Compensation Plan to avoid total layoff of some employees. Apply here.
_____________________________________________________
Florida Small Business Emergency Loan Program
Currently, the DEO is not accepting applications for the Emergency Bridge Loan Program. If you have previously applied, check your application status below.
View Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan
Frequently Asked Questions
Check Application Status
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and its emergency bridge loan partners will continue to review applications that are received online or postmarked by Monday, April 13, 2020. DEO and its Emergency Bridge Loan partners will continue to quickly and efficiently process loans for Florida businesses affected by the economic impacts of COVID-19 until available funds are expended.
For questions regarding the loan program, please contact DEO toll-free at 833-832-4494 or email FloridaBusinessLoanFund@deo.myflorida.com.
_____________________________________________________
Has COVID-19 affected your business? Take this survey to help activate additional resources.
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) issued the Business Damage Assessment Survey to evaluate businesses affected by COVID-19 and the impacts the virus has had on the local economy. The survey’s feedback allows the State Government to fully assess the economic impact COVID-19 is having on Florida businesses and industries, in order to mobilize the appropriate resources to help alleviate those pressures. The Business Damage Assessment Survey can be taken online. Results will be shared with government agencies and local partners, including the Small Business Administration (SBA). For inquiries/assistance with the survey, contact ESF18@em.myflorida.com.
_____________________________________________________
Financial Impact of COVID-19: Retailers & Landlords Can Take Action
Shelter-in-place orders, designed to stem the spread of COVID-19, also mean uncertainty and disruption, including widespread closures of shopping centers. SCT spoke with four experts about what landlords should do; what retailers can do; landlord liquidity, both short term and long term; and how the CARES Act stacks up. Read the full article here.
_____________________________________________________
Important Information on Vacation Rentals
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has issued Executive Order 20-87 mandating that all parties engaged in the rental of vacation rental properties suspend these operations. All vacation rentals are prohibited from making new reservations or bookings and must not accept any new guests for check-in for the duration of the order.
If you believe any licensee is operating contrary to the Governor’s Executive Order 20-71 or Executive Order 20-87, please report the information to Department of Business and Professional Regulation using this form.
_____________________________________________________
CONNEX Florida: Florida’s Supply Chain Database
The purpose of this tool is to help Florida manufacturers better connect with each other, be discovered, and increase business opportunities. Through this database you can:
- Connect with manufacturers
- Post RFPs/RFQs/RFIs
- Exchange surplus materials & equipment
- Identify workforce and R&D offerings
- Search processes, equipment, certifications, NAICS, SIC, products, materials
For more information on Connex Florida, click here.
_____________________________________________________
Reemployment Assistance - Application Guide
(formerly known as Unemployment Compensation)
PLEASE NOTE: In order to expedite payment processing, Florida’s unemployment website will be unavailable for three days beginning Friday, April 24, 2020. The system will be back online at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, April 27, 2020.
Reemployment Assistance benefits (formerly known as Unemployment Compensation) are available to Floridians whose employment has been negatively impacted as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Please click here for the City of Hollywood’s Reemployment Assistance Application Guide, which is a step-by-step guide on how to complete and submit the online application. In addition to applying online from a computer or mobile device, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity is now accepting paper applications for Reemployment Assistance claims (available in English, Spanish and Creole). Here are three ways to obtain a paper application to mail in:
A) Download an application here and mail it to: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, P.O. Box 5350, Tallahassee, FL 32314-5350.
B) FedEx is now offering free printing and mailing of Reemployment Assistance paper applications at over 100 storefronts across the state. Click here to find your nearest Fedex store location.
C) Pick up a paper application from a CareerSource Broward career center below, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Once you have completed your paper application, please mail it to: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, P.O. Box 5350, Tallahassee, FL 32314-5350.
- 7550 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, 33024
- 2610 West Oakland Park Blvd, Oakland Park, 33311
- 4941 Coconut Creek Pkwy, Coconut Creek, 33063
PIN Trouble When Applying For Reemployment Assistance
If you are unable to reset your PIN online:
- Call the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity for assistance: 1-800-297-0586
- CareerSource Broward is now doing PIN resets for Reemployment Assistance (RA) customers in order to assist DEO with the overflow of PIN reset requests. Click here, scroll down to the “Get Help With Resetting Your CONNECT PIN” section, and click on the “Submit PIN Reset Request” button. This puts your name on a list so your PIN can be reset by CareerSource Broward staff.
Please note that in some cases, individuals may need to authenticate their identity. To do this, you will need to send a copy of your driver license and social security card to DEO:
- OR -
Still have questions regarding Reemployment Assistance? Check out the FAQ page on the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity website.
_____________________________________________________
Economic Impact Payments
Distribution of economic impact payments from the IRS to help Americans through the COVID-19 crisis has begun. Visit the IRS page to learn who qualifies and how it works.
_____________________________________________________
Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
Upcoming GHCC Programs & Content: Webinars and online classes, provided by GHCC members and experts, can be viewed here.
COVID-19 Best Practices: A Guide To Doing Business: The Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce (GHCC) is creating a "COVID-19 Best Practices: A Guide To Doing Business" forum to help businesses adapt and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Email the GHCC if you:
- Are hosting a virtual seminar
- Have a blog with valuable content
- Are posting content on social media
- Have information to contribute which assists the business community to conduct better business
_____________________________________________________
"Open For Business" Campaign
Owners of local businesses wanting to promote online discounts, giveaways and gift cards should submit their company information on each of the corresponding links below:
Besides gaining free on-air promotion whenever possible, participating businesses will also be featured on the “Open For Business” web page for listeners to view company details and promotion information.
_____________________________________________________
Broward SCORE Webinar Series: "COVID-19: Keeping Your Business Alive"
Broward SCORE: Online Small Business Workshops: Broward SCORE’s mission is to help entrepreneurs and small business owners start, develop and grow businesses in Broward County. Learn new business strategies here from the experts with SCORE’s online offerings of small business training workshops, instructor-led trainings and interactive courses.
_____________________________________________________
Local Restaurant Guides: If your Hollywood restaurant offers curbside pickup, takeout, delivery or drive-thru services, click here to add your business to one or more restaurant guides.
_____________________________________________________
Hospitality Industry Resources
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau has compiled these resources to assist the hospitality industry affected by COVID-19.
Attractions, tours, restaurants and any tourism business providing virtual tours, learning experiences, cooking demonstrations, entertainment, musical performances, etc. through videos or social media live streams, may fill out this form to be included in the Virtual Vacation Experiences page.
_____________________________________________________
Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance
Businesses can request a virtual meeting with the Alliance regarding business preservation assistance, including low- or no-interest loan opportunities and short time compensation for employers. Additionally, the Alliance has compiled business resources here.
_____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
Information on Federal Economic Relief
Additional Online Resources
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Dale Carnegie Training: Upcoming Virtual Sessions
For over 45 years, Dale Carnegie Training Southeast Florida has offered Dale Carnegie’s globally recognized leadership training courses to clients from Fort Lauderdale and beyond. Its convenient location and its wide selection of courses make Dale Carnegie Training Southeast Florida the perfect resource for Floridians who are looking to develop their personal and professional skills.
4/27/20 - 12:30 PM: Managing Stress
4/29/20 - 12:00 PM: Selling While Social Distancing
5/7/20 - 12:00 PM: Engaging Our Teams Virtually
Cost: Free
REGISTER HERE
_____________________________________________________
Learn How To Promote Your Business With Google Ads
The "Google Ads" platform can be very effective at recruiting new customers for your business, but you have to know the best techniques for using it. Nancy Leve, digital marketing expert, walks you through the Google Ads content creation, bidding, and scheduling process. Click here to watch the recording of this SCORE Broward webinar.
_____________________________________________________
Completing the Census Survey = More Resources for Businesses & Communities
Take the Census Today... 10 minutes is all it takes!
Have you completed the Census questionnaire? It’s important that you do so. Your response ensures Hollywood receives federal support for a wide range of important services including public safety, education, healthcare and workers benefits. 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