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SUMMARY:NABHOOD 29th Annual International African American Hotel Ownership & Investment Summit & Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:As an added bonus\, businesses within the NMSDC network are invited to attend Thursday’s Supplier diversity session complimentary\, using code: MSDC29  \nSUPPLIER DIVERSITY FORUM (A): MINORITY VENDORS – WHAT ARE THE OPPORTUNITIES & HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY MARKET GOODS & SERVICES TO THE INDUSTRY \nThe hospitality industry is a multi-billion dollar industry that continues to grow. How can minority companies make the cut? How can minority vendors do business & successfully prepare to take advantage of the growing opportunities in the industry? \n\n\n\n\nFacilitator: \n\nTony Hill\, Partner\, Edwards & Hill Office Furniture\n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\nBianca Ortega\, Senior Director\, Global Supplier Diversity\, Marriott Intl\nMercedes Rodriguez\, Supplier Diversity Manager\, Aramark & Avendra Group\nGabriela Settles\, Senior Category Manager\, Property Operations\, Hilton Supply Mang.\nNash Patel\, President\, NashBuilt Inc. /Past Chairman\, AAHOA\nBrian Banks\, President\, Thompson Facilities Services\nSandy-Michael McDonald\, Director\, Broward County Office of Economic & Small Business Development\nHitesh (HP) Patel\, Chief Operating Officer\, Curve Hospitality\nEric Burroughs\, Managing Partner & General Counsel\, Next Generation Recruitment & Staffing\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSUPPLIER DIVERSITY FORUM (B): \nMinority Suppliers will be able to meet decision makers from the hotel industry including hotel companies\, management companies\, African American & Asian American hotel ownership groups. They will have project managers and/or representatives on site to discuss upcoming opportunities. \n\n\n\n\n(Speed Meetings: Every 10 minutes a new opportunity will move to you.) \n\n\n\n\nFacilitator: \n\nTony Hill\, Partner\, Edwards & Hill Office Furniture\n\nPanelists: \n\nBianca Ortega\, Senior Director\, Global Supplier Diversity\, Marriott Intl\nMercedes Rodriguez\, Supplier Diversity Manager\, Aramark & Avendra Group\nGabriela Settles\, Senior Category Manager\, Property Operations\, Hilton Supply Mang.\nNash Patel\, President\, NashBuilt Inc. /Past Chairman\, AAHOA\nBrian Banks\, President\, Thompson Facilities Services\nHitesh (HP) Patel\, Chief Operating Officer\, Curve Hospitality\nHans Edwards\, Partner\, Edwards & Hill Office Furniture\nEric Burroughs\, Managing Partner & General Counsel\, Next Generation Recruitment & Staffing\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/nabhood-29th-annual-international-african-american-hotel-ownership-investment-summit-trade-show/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Miami\, 400 SE 2nd St\, Miami\, FL\, 33131
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SUMMARY:Women and Girls in Transportation (WITI) Port Miami Experience
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about careers in STEM and transportation? \nJoin us for a one-of-a-kind Women and Girls in Transportation (WITI): PortMiami Experience\, proudly supported by Honda\, where you’ll get an exclusive\, behind-the-scenes look at one of the busiest ports in the world! \nDuring this hands-on event\, you will: \n\nMeet inspiring women who work in transportation\nExplore real jobs in logistics and maritime operations\nSee what it’s like to be part of a dynamic industry that keeps the world moving.\n\nWhether you’re passionate about science\, technology\, engineering\, or just love learning how things work — this day is for you! \nWe can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/women-and-girls-in-transportation-witi-port-miami-experience/
LOCATION:PortMiami\, 718 N Cruise Blvd\, Miami\, FL\, 33132
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SUMMARY:SBA's E2G Program: How to Develop a Cost Proposal for Government Contracts
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to develop pricing that wins—not just qualifies. \nPrice it right. Justify it well. Win with confidence. \nPricing your proposal correctly is as important as your technical approach—a strong cost proposal can make or break your chances of winning a government contract. This webinar will walk you through the essential components of building a transparent\, compliant\, competitive cost proposal that aligns with agency expectations. \nWhether you’re bidding on your first contract or looking to sharpen your pricing strategy\, this session will demystify how to structure your pricing\, justify your rates\, and ensure cost realism and accuracy. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nKey components of a government cost proposal\nHow to develop direct and indirect costs (labor\, materials\, overhead\, G&A\, profit)\nPricing formats (firm-fixed-price\, T&M\, cost-reimbursable)\nCommon pricing mistakes and how to avoid them\nTips for documenting pricing assumptions and justifications\nUnderstanding DCAA expectations (if applicable)\nTools and templates to simplify your cost proposal process\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nSmall business owners pursuing government contracts\nProposal and pricing professionals\nBusiness development and contract managers\nNew federal contractors and 8(a)\, WOSB\, SDVOSB firms
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/sbas-e2g-program-how-to-develop-a-cost-proposal-for-government-contracts/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:FSMSDC/NABHOOD Supplier Diversity Forum and FSMSDC MBE-to-MBE Networking
DESCRIPTION:MBE collaboration and partnerships are on the rise! Network with MBE leaders FSMSDC-hosted session before NABHOOD’s complimentary Supplier Diversity Forum on Thursday\, July 24\, 2025. \nMBE-to-MBE Networking Session\nJoin the MBE-to MBE Session to: \n\nDiscuss buying/selling opportunities with peers\nLearn about the benefits of joint ventures\nHear about upcoming projects with corporate members
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/fsmsdc-nabhood-supplier-diversity-forum-and-fsmsdc-mbe-to-mbe-networking/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Miami\, 400 SE 2nd St\, Miami\, FL\, 33131
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