Monday, February 8, 2021

Wednesday, February 10 • 10:30 AM

Get the inside scoop on future economic and commercial real estate (CRE) development opportunities in Hollywood, Florida. Learn about Hollywood's hottest projects and what is in the development pipeline for 2021 and beyond.  The City of Hollywood is back in business! Join us for a deep dive into why Hollywood stands out as a top tier investment destination. Click here to register here for this online event.

 
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• Why is Hollywood a major draw for CRE investment and what major projects are in the pipeline for 2021?
• Why is Hollywood's geographical location attractive for developers, residents, and corporations alike?
• What incentives are available to investors or developers interested in Hollywood?

• Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, City of Hollywood
• Raelin Storey, Economic Development Director, City of Hollywood
• Eric Fordin, Managing Director, The Related Group
• Lon Tabatchnick, SVP of Development, The Altman Companies
• Ian Bruce Eichner, Chairman, The Continuum Company
• Keith Poliakoff, Partner, Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr

Your ticket includes multiple hours of content and access to three virtual networking opportunities including direct messaging with other attendees, the ability to request and host video meetings and 3-minute video-enabled speed networking to make deals happen. Register today!

On February 4, the City of Hollywood’s Engineering, Transportation and Mobility Division held a virtual public meeting on a Complete Streets Project for 29th Avenue within the South Florida Design and Commerce Center.

In conjunction with Broward County and the City’s focus on implementing the “Complete Streets” model on important corridors citywide, the City has hired consultant Kimley-Horn to review the characteristics of the N 29th Avenue corridor between Sheridan Street and Stirling Road. The team is studying existing and long-range traffic volumes to see if the roadway can be modified to include Complete Streets features. Some of the project improvements could include:

• Lane repurposing
• Wider sidewalks with pavers
• Dedicated center turn lane
• Buffered bike lane
• Drainage modifications
• Undergrounding of overhead wires

Click here to view the recording of this public meeting.

Kenneth Stiles took the helm as CEO of Stiles in early 2017 as Terry Stiles transitioned to Chairman. The move followed the company’s long-established leadership succession plan that paved the road for its long-term growth and sustainability. 

Tuesday, February 9 • 12PM • Cost: FREE • Register Here

FAU Tech Runway Entrepreneurs' Xchange

Ron Tarro, a former technology CEO in the enterprise telecommunications software industry and FAU Tech Runway mentor board member, with moderator Kevin Cox, Ph.D., assistant director of FAU's Adams Center for Entrepreneurship, will discuss his experiences in technology strategy, product management and more.

Tuesday, February 9 • 5:30PM • Cost: FREE • Register Here

CareerSource Broward Virtual Presentation & Employer Spotlight: Rapid Employment Program

Learn about CareerSource Broward’s NO COST solutions for your job search and training needs! Topics will include:
  • Remote Job Placement Assistance & Virtual Tools
  • Employer Spotlight: Rapid Employment Program
  • GED Assistance
  • Information about scholarships up to $12,000 for education and in-demand career training
  • Virtual Job Fairs, Job Search & Interviewing Tips for Job Seekers
  • Federal Bonding Program
  • Online Professional Career Development Workshops
  • Reemployment Application Assistance

Tuesday, February 16 • 11AM • Cost: Free • Register Here

Getting Grant Ready

Learn 10 components to building a better proposal. This webinar will be hosted by the Florida Association of Nonprofits, which exists to help nonprofits thrive by providing education, resources, group discounts, advocacy, networking opportunities, and more. 

Tuesday, February 16 • 1PM • Cost: Free • Register Here


Business Valuation: What's Your Business Really Worth?

Only 25% of small business owners know what their business is worth. Join this live webinar to discuss important tools to help you gain perspective on the financial and operational health of your business. You will also learn about the documents you need to prepare your business valuation report and to get an accurate measure of what your business is worth. Conducted by the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at FAU.

Wednesday, February 17 • 12PM • Cost: Free • Register Here


Raising First Round of Venture Funding: How To Be Investor Ready

This online event will be conducted by the Alan B. Levan NSU Broward Center of Innovation. The panel will be comprised of:

Wednesday, February 17 • 10AM • Cost: Free • Register Here

Upcoming BrowardUP Programming

In addition to Broward College's popular health science courses, BrowardUP is pleased to be offering upcoming remote/online classes in the following areas:

• AWS Cloud Computing
• Project Management 
• Process Improvement  
• Front Desk Representative 
• Supply Chain Customer Service Operations
• And More!

New courses are continually being added. Visit the BrowardUP website today!

If you’re an entrepreneur whose young startup seeks that extra edge, the 2021 Miami Herald Startup Pitch Competition is for you! Once again, the Miami Herald is seeking pitch decks with 12-20 slides for both the Community Track and the FIU Track, sponsored by Florida International University's College of Business.

Panels of expert judges will select the best business plans in each track based on the quality of the idea, the submitted pitch deck and (for those who make the finals) a live pitch presentation.

Click here to learn more about this opportunity. The application deadline is March 2, 2021.

FPL is now accepting applications for the Main Street Recovery Credit Program, which expands their COVID-19 relief effort by offering bill credits to qualifying small and independent businesses.  
 
Establishments in FPL’s service area that are eligible to apply for the program include: 

• New small businesses 

• Small businesses that were inactive for at least six consecutive months after March 2020 

• Existing small businesses operating in federally designated Opportunity Zones 

 
Qualifying small businesses would receive a monthly 10% credit based on the prior month’s energy charge portion of their bill through 2021. Small business customers can click here to fill out an application and seek approval for the new program.

Additional COVID-19 Resources For Hollywood Businesses Are Available Here