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By Mayor Josh Levy

Canada-Florida Trade Mission

I was pleased to take part in the recent CanadaFlorida Chamber of Commerce’s Trade Mission at the Colony West Golf Club in Tamarac, where I had the opportunity to kick off day two of the conference with a welcome to the participants and an overview of the City of Hollywood. Twelve Canadian companies were welcomed to South Florida for the three-day trade mission that included workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities with Canada-Florida Chamber of Commerce members, mayors from across Broward County, and representatives from Enterprise Florida, Venture Miami, and Miami-Dade College.

Existing Canadian entrepreneurs and owners of small businesses who launched or expanded in Florida also participated to share their experiences and expertise with the visiting prospective businesses. The prospective businesses represented various fields including information technology, artificial intelligence, communications, 3D mapping solutions, and cleaning services. The trade mission wrapped with the companies pitching their business plans to expert panelists.

I appreciate the Canada-Florida Chamber of Commerce’s mission to help facilitate trade and investment between entrepreneurs and businesses while advocating for policies that support cross-border trade.

Disney to Homeport in Port Everglades

Earlier this year Port Everglades welcomed the largest cruise ship in the world, Royal Caribbean International’s “Wonder of the Seas,” which docked at her new homeport for her inaugural season. Work is now underway to transform the Port’s Cruise Terminal 4 into a second home for Disney Cruise Line. Improvements to Cruise Terminal 4 and the adjacent berth will begin once the interior and exterior designs are complete. I am told the entire project will be completed by Fall 2023 when Disney Cruise Line sails for the first time from the Port. Under a 15-year partnership with the County, one ship will call Port Everglades home year-round and will be joined by a second, seasonal ship in 2025. The agreement supports an estimated 1,111 direct local jobs generating $31.6 million in wages and $12.3 million in state and local taxes, according to a study by nationally recognized maritime research company Martin Associates. Port Everglades is one of the three busiest cruise ports in the world, typically hosting nearly 4 million passengers annually. As you know, 80% of Port Everglades in located within the City of Hollywood, please join me as I welcome these exciting industry leaders to our City.

Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 100 Years

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Happy Birthday to the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. According to newspaper clipping from the day, on June 24th, 1922, The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce was organized in the store of Homer Messick on Hollywood Boulevard. About a dozen businessmen and the first residents of Hollywood met to discuss the idea of forming an organization that would “be of benefit” in disseminating information about the new city and resort and would assist in the proper building of the city and securing of industries, business houses and conventions. Under the guidance of the first Chamber President Joseph Young, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce was formed. Fast-forward 100 years, and the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to serve their more than 800 members and our business community through the guidance and leadership of CEO/Executive Director Marie Suarez.

Wishing the “Greatest” Hollywood Chamber of Commerce 100 more years of success!