This month’s special edition of the LeadHER Collective, LeadHER Series: “It’s Getting Hot in Here!” brought together an incredible group of professionals for an empowering conversation centered around women’s wellness and hormonal health through all stages of life.
Hosted at Le Méridien Dania Beach (), attendees had the opportunity to connect, learn, and engage in meaningful discussions that impact the well-being of women through the lens of hormonal wellness.
A special thank you to our sponsor, University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (), and the medical experts, Dr. Flavia Fairbanks ()and Dr. Vidiya Santhananthan, who helped lead such an insightful and important conversation.
From networking and shared experiences to education and empowerment, this was a powerful afternoon dedicated to supporting women’s wellness.
Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
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Thank you to everyone who attended the 10th Annual SPARK Pitch Competition as we celebrated a decade of entrepreneurship, innovation, and bold ideas taking center stage.
Our live audience heard from entrepreneur and innovator Michael Burtov of NSU Broward Center of Innovation () on the evolving entrepreneurial and innovation landscape.
We were also honored to have an incredible panel of judges:
• Maribel Feliciano, Broward County OESBD (maribelfeliciano5 / )
• Sandy-Michael McDonald, Broward County ()
• Andrew Zullo, Leadership Broward ()
• Randall Deich, Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance ()
Congratulations again to our Top 3 winners — CirculaTech, HeadStart, and HemoFix — as well as contestants The Village App and Oga Street Tech for showcasing innovative ideas and entrepreneurial excellence.
A special thank you to our partners at the City of Hollywood (), and to our sponsors Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship (), Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance (), and the Community Service Foundation of Broward for supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs.
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06/03/2026
IMPORTANT: Florida Property Tax Proposal Headed to November Ballot📢
The Florida Legislature has approved a property tax proposal that will appear on the November ballot for voters to consider.
As Floridians begin learning about the proposal, it's important to understand what property taxes help fund in local communities:
🏖️ Beach Maintenance and Improvements
🚧 Roads, Sidewalks, and Infrastructure
🌳 Parks, Recreation Programs, and Community Amenities
💡 Neighborhood Improvements and Public Facilities
🚨Other Essential Services
Property taxes provide a stable source of local funding that helps cities plan for and maintain these services year after year. While the proposal would not affect school district funding, local governments across Florida are evaluating how changes to property tax revenues could impact community services and future projects.
The discussion surrounding this proposal is ultimately about how communities fund the services residents rely on every day and how those services may be funded in the future.
We encourage residents to stay informed, review information from trusted news sources, and learn how the proposal could affect their community before casting their vote.
You can learn more at: https://www.flcities.com/
🍎 Thank you to everyone who joined us at our annual Teach of the Year Celebration! We honored outstanding educators from ’s public and private schools.
At the luncheon, Broward County Public Schools () Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Angela Fulton, addressed our teachers and business leaders on the important role teachers play in our community and in shaping the future generation.
A special thank you to our sponsors Heico (), SUN Credit Union () and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital ().
06/01/2026
Get to know the Candidates for Broward County Commission Distrcit 6!
Join us for an informative, non-partisan evening featuring candidates for Broward County Commission District 6. This community forum gives residents, business owners, and voters the opportunity to hear directly from the candidates about the issues shaping the future of Broward County.
🗓 Thursday, June 18, 2026
🕦 5:30PM – 7:30PM
📍 AC Marriott Hotel (Dania Pointe)
Moderated by Naomi Feinstein () of Axios () the forum will feature candidate introductions, moderated discussion, and opportunities for community engagement focused on the priorities that matter most to District 6 residents.
RSVP today! Space is limited!
05/29/2026
Governor Ron DeSantis has called for a Legislature Special Session on Property Taxes set to begin on Monday.
Why should you care? This discussion will impact you….
Senate Joint Resolution 2-F and Senate Bill 4-F provides for the increase of the homestead exemption from the current $50,000 structure to $150,000 that would begin January 1, 2027, and to $250,000 beginning January 1, 2028. The increased homestead exemption applies to county, municipal, school district, and special district levies.
For Hollywood, the estimated $15 million dollar loss in FY2028 and $28.4 million loss in FY2029 will mean the reduction or elimination of services. Impacts would include public works, parks and recreation, code enforcement and many other city services, as well as future investment in public safety.
These funds pay for the things that make Hollywood great, like programming at our community centers, streetlight and sidewalk maintenance, and beach maintenance.
This issue is important for all Floridians to watch as this issue will appear on the November ballot for you to decide. Stay tuned to a trusted news provider so you understand how this will impact you and your family. You can also reach out to your senators and representatives to let them know how you feel:
• Senator Pizzo: District Office: (954) 893-5045, Tallahassee Office: (850) 487-5037, [email protected]
• Senator Dr. Sharief: District Office: (954) 424-6674, Tallahassee Office: (850) 487-5035, [email protected]
• Representative Woodson District Office: (954) 965-3700, Tallahassee Office: (850) 717-5105, [email protected]
• Representative Cassel: District Office: (954) 872-0180, Tallahassee Office: (850) 717-5101, [email protected]
THIS MONDAY! Join us for a special edition of the LeadHER Collective, the LeadHER Series: “It’s Getting Hot in Here!” Sponsored by
University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center ().
Connect with fellow professionals and hear from a medical expert on the topics every woman should understand — hormonal health, menopause, and the changes that impact us throughout life.
🗓 Monday, June 1, 2026
☑️ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Le Meridien | Dania Beach
💬 Featuring a medical expert from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami
This is a chance to build your network, strengthen your knowledge, and be part of a real conversation about women’s wellness in the workplace and beyond.
RSVP Required at hollywoodchamber.org
2DAYS AWAY! Be a part of our live audience!
Join us for the 10th Annual SPARK Pitch Competition on Thu. May 28 from 5:30PM–9PM (Doors open @ 5:30pm) at the Hollywood Beach Golf Club as we celebrate 10 years of entrepreneurship, innovation, and bold ideas taking center stage.
Featured Speaker:
Michael Burtov, NSU Broward Center of Innovation ()
Panel of Judges:
Maribel Feliciano, Broward OESBD (maribelfeliciano5) / )
Sandy-Michael McDonald, Broward County ()
Andrew Zullo, Leadership Broward ()
Randall Deich, Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance ()
Experience a high-energy evening as entrepreneurs pitch their businesses and compete for cash prizes. SPARK is where founders, business leaders, and innovators connect — helping shape the future of business and innovation in .
Seats are limited. Learn more + RSVP at sparkhollywoodfl.com
Be a part of our live audience! 6 DAYS AWAY!
Join us for the 10th Annual SPARK Pitch Competition on Thu. May 28 from 6PM–9PM (Doors open @ 5:30pm) at the Hollywood Beach Golf Club as we celebrate 10 years of entrepreneurship, innovation, and bold ideas taking center stage.
Featured Speaker:
Michael Burtov, NSU Broward Center of Innovation ()
Panel of Judges:
Maribel Feliciano, Broward OESBD (maribelfeliciano5) / )
Sandy-Michael McDonald, Broward County ()
Andrew Zullo, Leadership Broward ()
Randall Deich, Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance ()
Experience a high-energy evening as entrepreneurs pitch their businesses and compete for cash prizes. SPARK is where founders, business leaders, and innovators connect — helping shape the future of business and innovation in .
Seats are limited. Learn more + RSVP at sparkhollywoodfl.com
HollywoodChamber
05/21/2026
Join us for a special edition of the LeadHER Collective, the LeadHER Series: “It’s Getting Hot in Here!” Sponsored by
University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center ().
Connect with fellow professionals and hear from a medical expert on the topics every woman should understand — hormonal health, menopause, and the changes that impact us throughout life.
🗓 Monday, June 1, 2026
☑️ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Le Meridien | Dania Beach
💬 Featuring a medical expert from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami
This is a chance to build your network, strengthen your knowledge, and be part of a real conversation about women’s wellness in the workplace and beyond.
RSVP Required at hollywoodchamber.org
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