Annual Hollywood Resilience Summit: Business Preparedness & Expo

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Date and Time

Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT

Event Schedule & Featured Sessions

• 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM:

Expo & Networking – Meet with local exhibitors and explore resources to strengthen your business.

• 6:00 PM – Keynote:
"Innovating for Resilience: Broward County’s Strategic Vision"
Gregory J. Mount, PhD, Assistant Chief Resilience Officer, Broward County Resilient Environment Department

• 6:30 PM – Panel Discussion:

"Cybersecurity & Business Continuity: Essential Strategies for Modern Businesses"

Glen Benjamin, Cybersecurity Expert & Certified Business Resiliency Manager, LAN Infotech

Rafael Cruz, Assistant Director, Florida Small Business Development Center Network at Florida Atlantic University

• 7:00 PM – Panel Discussion:

"Emergency Management & Public Safety: Building a Coordinated Response for Business Resilience"

Clay Pacheco, Director, Broward County Office of Emergency Management

Chris O’Brien, Director of Public Safety, City of Hollywood

• 7:30 PM – Session:

"Insurance Insights: Navigating Business Risk and Securing Stability"

Michael Cassel, Partner at Cassel & Cassel

• 8:00 PM:

Closing Remarks & Final Networking

Location

Development Services Building
Broward County Library – Hollywood Branch, 2nd Floor
2600 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, FL 33021
Please note: The main library is closed to the public, but this location (within the Development Services building) remains open for our event.

Fees/Admission

Expo Opportunities – Highlight Your Business!

Showcase your business solutions to a targeted audience of local professionals and decision-makers:

• Expo Table (Chamber Members): $150 (includes one event ticket)

• Expo Table (Non-Members): $300 (includes one event ticket)

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Registration Details

• Members: $30

• Non-Members: $50

Website

Hollywood Resilience Summit

Contact Information

Evonnie Chow
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Description

Empowering Our Business Community for Long-Term Success

The Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce invites you to the Hollywood Resilience Summit: Business Preparedness & Expo — an essential gathering for our local businesses to learn, connect, and grow stronger together. This event is tailored for Greater Hollywood’s vibrant business community, bringing you expert insights, practical strategies, and the resources you need to ensure your business is resilient and ready for the future.
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Moderator

Barbara Goldberg

President/Partner, O’Connell & Goldberg Public Relations

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Why Attend?

• Strengthen your business with insights from leading experts.

• Connect with Hollywood’s dynamic business community.

• Explore innovative solutions at our Business Expo.

• Learn how to prepare for and respond to any challenge.

Join us in strengthening our local businesses and building a more resilient community. Together, we’re making Greater Hollywood stronger and more prepared for whatever comes our way — reserve your spot today!