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SUMMARY:2023 Annual Kick-Off Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This year’s FSMSDC Annual Kick-Off Celebration is a Must Attend!\nKey Topics: \n\nFireside Chat: Troy Taylor’s Success Story and Learn How to do Business with Coke Florida\nHOT Business Opportunities\nIn-person Networking with KEY Buyers and Representatives\nHow FSMSDC fits into your 2023 SUCCESS Plan\nFSMSDC’s 2022 Accomplishments & 2023 Goals\n\nCelebrate our 2022 accomplishments in the beautiful city of Tampa. We will gather at the University of South Florida for a morning meeting over breakfast to showcase our new programs and services\, goals and objectives for the new year! \nThis year\, our 2023 Kick-Off Meeting is in-person and virtual. Register to attend. \nAll sales are final. \nMeet the Fireside Chat Speaker\n \nTroy Taylor\nCEO & Chairman\, Coca-Cola Florida\, LLC \nCoca-Cola Beverages Florida\, LLC (Coke Florida) is one of America’s largest black-owned businesses. The family-owned bottler’s exclusive territory covers over 21 million consumers across 47 Florida counties\, and includes the major metropolitan markets of Jacksonville\, Miami\, Orlando\, and Tampa. \nCoke Florida manufactures\, sells\, distributes\, and merchandises over 600 products of The Coca-Cola Company and other partner companies. Coke Florida is the third largest privately held\, and the sixth-largest\, bottler of Coca-Cola products in the United States. Coke Florida was founded in 2015\, employs over 4600 associates\, and is headquartered in Tampa\, Florida. \n  \n\n\nFireside Chat Moderator\n \nBrian Butler\nPresident & CEO\, Vistra Communications \nBrian Butler is the President and CEO of Vistra Communications\, an integrated marketing\, communications and consulting agency. The company provides a wide range of services to federal government agencies and some of the biggest brands across the country. \nButler has been honored with various awards and lists over the years: Top 100 Most Influential People in Tampa Bay\, Florida 500 Most Influential Business Leaders and Tampa Bay Chamber Outstanding Leader of the Year. Vistra was the Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council 2020 Doing Well While Doing Good® Humanitarian Award winner and the 2019 Class 3 MBE Supplier of the Year\, Tampa Bay Chamber 2016 Small Business of the Year and the SBA South Florida District Veteran-Owned 2016 Small Business of the Year. Vistra is recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company. \n 
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/2023-annual-kick-off-meeting/
LOCATION:University of South Florida\, 4103 Cedar Circle\, Room MSC 2708\, Tampa\, FL\, 33620\, United States
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SUMMARY:How To Do Business With GOAA - Hosted by GOAA's Small Business Development Department
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/how-to-do-business-with-goaa-hosted-by-goaas-small-business-development-department/
LOCATION:FL
ORGANIZER;CN="Florida State Minority Supplier Diversity Council":MAILTO:communications@fsmsdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T113000
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SUMMARY:FSMSDC Supplier Diversity Roundtable (For Corporate Members Only)
DESCRIPTION:Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council’s SDR meets regularly to discuss best practices in supplier diversity\, professional development for diversity professionals and trends in supplier diversity. At these roundtable meetings\, large buying organizations will have an opportunity to meet with peers to share insights on supplier diversity. \nTopics of Discussion \n\nLearn how to use gap analysis to determine focus areas for suppliers.\nDiscover how to encourage large diverse businesses to mentor small businesses for development and growth.\nUnderstand how to use data to measure success and lead a successful program.\nLearn how to create policies\, processes\, and infrastructure.\nDetermine how to define your top priorities and remove roadblocks.\nReceive tips on how to manage supplier diversity with a reduced workforce
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/fsmsdc-supplier-diversity-roundtable-for-corporate-members-only/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221103
DTSTAMP:20260501T083653
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SUMMARY:NMSDC 50th Anniversary Conference & Exchange
DESCRIPTION:We have arrived at a moment of pure potential\, when everything is on the table. And as we gather together in person for our first hybrid national conference in two years\, we are seizing this moment to reimagine the NMSDC Conference & Exchange as you know it. \nIt’s time for a new way of doing things — a collaborative\, inclusive way\, befitting our mission and ethos. So we’re turning to you and your unique insights\, goals\, and POV to help guide content selection\, drive discussion across expertise and organizational boundaries\, and chart the course for our next 50 years. If ever there was a time to show up\, speak up\, and step up\, this is it. \nJoin us live in New Orleans for the NMSDC 50th Anniversary Conference & Exchange. For more information\, please visit https://hubs.li/Q01jfBx40.
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/nmsdc-50th-anniversary-conference-exchange/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T130000
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SUMMARY:District 4/6/FTE Fall 2022 FTBA/FDOT Contractor Meeting
DESCRIPTION:FL Turnpike Pompano Service Plaza – Building #4393 – Auditorium A & B\, 65 Florida’s Turnpike\, Pompano Beach\, FL 33069\, USA
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/district-4-6-fte-fall-2022-ftba-fdot-contractor-meeting/
LOCATION:FL Turnpike Pompano Service Plaza\, FL Turnpike Pompano Service Plaza - Building #4393 - Auditorium A & B\, 65 Florida's Turnpike\,\, Pompano Beach\, FL\, 33069\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T083000
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SUMMARY:District 1 Fall 2022 FTBA/FDOT Contractor Meeting
DESCRIPTION:D1-HQ\, Conference Center\, 801 N Broadway Ave a\, Bartow\, FL 33830\, USA
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/district-1-fall-2022-ftba-fdot-contractor-meeting/
LOCATION:D1-HQ\, Conference Center\, 801 N Broadway Ave\, Bartow\, FL\, 33830\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T220000
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SUMMARY:FSMSDC's 47th Annual Business Impact Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Business Impact Awards (BIA) is the Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council’s (FSMSDC) signature fundraising event. Through these awards\, FSMSDC recognizes the achievements of Florida’s top minority-owned businesses\, as well as dynamic industry leaders and major corporations committed to supplier diversity. This evening of honors and elegance brings together Florida’s business community while raising funds to tackle the systemic inequities Florida’s minority entrepreneurs face in access to funding\, social capital\, entrepreneurial development and contracting opportunities and gives minority-owned businesses the connections\, training\, certifications and tools they need to thrive and grow. Most of the services we provide are free or subsidized – paid for by donations and grants. More information can be found on: https://www.floridastateawardsgala.com/. \nBy supporting the Business Impact Awards\, you help FSMSDC accomplish its goal of serving more than 5\,000 businesses each year – many of them small businesses that could not afford to pay for our free and subsidized services. Because of FSMSDC’s work\, more minority entrepreneurs are able to support their families\, lift their economic status and achieve financial independence. Their success has a multiplier effect in their communities\, helping to further economic equality. \nYour support is incredibly effective. \nWe invite you to become a 2022 Business Impact Sponsor for this fun-filled and unforgettable night. This is the perfect opportunity for you to place your brand in front of business and community leaders and show your support for minority-owned businesses. \nThe Business Impact Awards salute the outstanding work and commitment of leaders and achievers in our community. As a sponsor\, you will join an esteemed circle of partners who have offered their time\, talent and treasure to the success of our signature event and of minority-owned companies. Further\, you will partner with an agency that has close to 50 years of experience providing minority-owned businesses with high-quality technical assistance\, procurement opportunities\, access to financing and other services that develop their capacity and advance their revenue. \nGuests at the event will celebrate the achievements of businesses and individuals who are shaping Florida’s future and furthering business opportunities for all. They’ll enjoy entertainment and\, of course\, a few surprises. Awards presented during the evening will include Local & National Corporations of the Year\, MBE Suppliers of the Year\, Advocate of the Year\, Buyer of the Year\, President’s Rising Star Award\, Larry Thelmas MBE-to-MBE Spend Award\, Crystal Award and the Doing Well While Doing Good® Humanitarian Award. \nEvent Features\nAwards Program | Entertainment | Dinner |\nThe Business Impact Awards is an exciting opportunity for business\, community\, and civic leaders to come together\, celebrate accomplishments\, network and have fun!
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/fsmsdcs-47th-annual-business-impact-awards/
LOCATION:LAVAN\, 3861 Stirling Rd\, Ft. Lauderdae=le\, FL\, 33312\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T163000
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SUMMARY:District 2 Fall 2022 FTBA/FDOT Contractor Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Jax Training Facility\, 2198 Edison Ave\, Jacksonville\, FL 32204\, USA
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/district-2-fall-2022-ftba-fdot-contractor-meeting/
LOCATION:FDOT District 2 Jacksonville Training Facility\, 2198 Edison Ave\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T120000
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SUMMARY:District 3 Fall 2022 FTBA/FDOT Contractor Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Chipley-Design Conference Room\, 1074 US-90\, Chipley\, FL 32428\, USA
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/district-3-fall-2022-ftba-fdot-contractor-meeting/
LOCATION:Chipley-Design Conference Room\, 1074 Highway 90\, Chipley\, FL\, 32428\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220916
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SUMMARY:Truist Tier2 Supplier Diversity Business Summit 2022
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to learn how you can take your business to the next level? Truist is pleased to present a showcase of knowledge and opportunity for small and diverse businesses during its 2022 Tier2 Supplier Diversity Business Summit. Come hear how Truist has partnered with other community organizations\, programs and efforts to champion and support small and diverse businesses in the global supply chain. We’re hosting this summit virtually again so join us on Wednesday\, September 14\, 2022 1-4pm and Thursday September 15\, 2022 9am-12pm EST! \nSome topics this year include: \n\nEnterprising Women of Color – Speak with representatives from the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) / US Chamber of Commerce about this amazingly fast growing group of entrepreneurs\nYou Take the Stage – Hear sample elevator pitches from select small and diverse businesses just like you\nEnter the Vault – Learn from Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and small business lenders the things you need to know to get the business financing you need\nProject Black – Hear how this exciting initiative is poised to change the face of today’s supply chain\nHow to Leverage Your Diverse Certification – Executive leaders share how obtaining your diverse business certification can help your business\n\nWe’ll also be hosting Match Maker meetings with Truist’s sourcing team\, Truist’s prime suppliers and other Fortune 500 corporations. Finally\, our partner organizations will share programs and initiatives that you can leverage to grow your business. \nKnowledge\, technical assistance\, connections\, resources…it’s all here. Register early to be considered for inclusion in the Match Maker meetings and You Take the Stage. Truist is excited to have you join us as we continue inspiring and building better lives and communities.
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/truist-tier2-supplier-diversity-business-summit-2022/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T100000
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SUMMARY:Brasfield & Gorrie MBE Meet and Greet
DESCRIPTION:Learn about on upcoming projects and networking opportunities with Brasfield & Gorrie’s supplier diversity\, preconstruction and project teams.\nRegister Here \nMeeting Takeaways\n• A networking opportunity with buyers and representatives\n• An outlook of Brasfield & Gorrie’s initiatives\n• An understanding of the supplier diversity department’s role\n• A discussion preconstruction and getting set up to bid on projects\n• An overview of upcoming projects \nMeet The Host: \nJessica McMahon\nSupplier Diversity Manager\nBrasfield & Gorrie\nJessica is focused on increasing Brasfield & Gorrie’s engagement with minority- and women-owned business enterprises. \nAbout Brasfield & Gorrie \nBrasfield & Gorrie is one of the nation’s largest privately held construction firms. The company provides general contracting\, design-build and construction management services for a wide variety of markets\, including healthcare\, commercial\, institutional\, federal\, municipal\, industrial\, infrastructure\, and water/wastewater treatment.
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/brasfield-gorrie-mbe-meet-and-greet/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Florida State Minority Supplier Diversity Council":MAILTO:communications@fsmsdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T083653
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SUMMARY:District 5 Fall 2022 FTBA/FDOT Contractor Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Wayne G. Sanborn Activity Center\, 815 S Alabama Ave\, DeLand\, FL 32724\, USA
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/district-5-fall-2022-ftba-fdot-contractor-meeting/
LOCATION:Wayne G. Sanborn Activity Center\, 815 S Alabama Ave\, DeLand\, FL\, 32724\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220831T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220831T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T083653
CREATED:20220824T204421Z
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SUMMARY:How to Do Business with Miami-Dade Water & Sewer Department
DESCRIPTION:Miami-Dade Water & Sewer\n3071 SW 38th Ave\, Miami\, FL 33146\, USA\nOnline Event Location: Register for the Event\ncal-miamidade \nMiami-Dade County Small Business Development Division – Internal Services Department Presents\nHow to Do Business with Miami-Dade Water & Sewer Department\nIn-Person and Virtual Event! \nAugust 31\, 2022 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nMiami-Dade Water & Sewer\n3071 SW 38th Avenue\, Miami\, FL 33146 \nTraining Room 156B\nPurpose of the meeting is to inform the Business Community of contract opportunities available with Miami-Dade Water & Sewer Department and within their various sections that utilize Small Business Enterprise (SBE) businesses. The meeting will be comprised of several panelists from various sections in the WASD\, Internal Services Department and Small Business Development (SBD).\nLearn best practices for contracting with WASD from department experts\nHear from SBE firms on their contracting experience\nFind out about upcoming contract opportunities with WASD\nLearn how to become a Certified SBE firm \nHEAR ABOUT: \nPotential Upcoming Contract Opportunities / Forecast of Projects – that may be available to the firms and to allow preparation.\nBest Practices – for tips and guidance in doing business with WASD.\nPitfalls – that you think firms face the most and can be a barrier in doing business with WASD. \nIN-PERSON EVENT INSTRUCTIONS \nWASD BUILDING LOCATION PARKING INSTRUCTIONS (SEE ADDRESS IN THE FLYER):\nWASD recommends that attendees take Metrorail\, Uber\, Lyft\, carpool\, or utilize street parking. The Douglas Facility Parking Garage is reserved for WASD Employees and Customers Only\, all reserved parking spaces are assigned to designated staff 7 days a week\, 24 hours a day. Any vehicles found in violation may be towed and/or booted. Visitors must park on Levels 9A\, 9B\, or ROOF\, there is no fee\, however\, visitor parking is limited to floors 9A\, 9B\, and the Roof level. When entering the parking garage\, visitors must stay to the right and proceed through the Visitor Access Lane. Visitors will need to present their Driver’s License to the Security Guard and inform him/her that they will be attending an event in the Human Resources Division – First Floor\, Training Room B. \n  \nVIRTUAL EVENT INSTRUCTIONS \nYou are invited to a Zoom webinar.\nWhen: Aug 31\, 2022 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\nTopic: Doing Business with Miami Dade Water & Sewer\nRegister in advance for this webinar:\nmiamidade.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dQ1ycJHCTeWwVGEV28yCmw\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar\nAny questions please contact Roberto.Tirado@miamidade.gov
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/how-to-do-business-with-miami-dade-water-sewer-department/
LOCATION:Miami-Dade Water & Sewer\, 3071 SW 38th Avenue\, Miami\, 33146\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220831T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220831T113000
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SUMMARY:FSMSDC Supplier Diversity Roundtable (For Corporate Members Only)
DESCRIPTION:Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council’s SDR meets regularly to discuss best practices in supplier diversity\, professional development for diversity professionals and trends in supplier diversity. At these roundtable meetings\, large buying organizations will have an opportunity to meet with peers to share insights on supplier diversity. \nTopics of Discussion \n\nLearn how to use gap analysis to determine focus areas for suppliers.\nDiscover how to encourage large diverse businesses to mentor small businesses for development and growth.\nUnderstand how to use data to measure success and lead a successful program.\nLearn how to create policies\, processes\, and infrastructure.\nDetermine how to define your top priorities and remove roadblocks.\nReceive tips on how to manage supplier diversity with a reduced workforce
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/fsmsdc-supplier-diversity-roundtable-for-corporate-members-only-2/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Florida State Minority Supplier Diversity Council":MAILTO:communications@fsmsdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220826T190000
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SUMMARY:NMSDC Virtual Business Connection Matchmaker
DESCRIPTION:Join us in a few weeks to connect with buyers and other MBEs with business opportunities for you. \nRegister Now \nWe are focused on engaging the NMSDC Network to facilitate connections with new markets and emerging businesses primed for certification and the capacity and capability for growth. Pre-event training will be offered virtually for MBEs to ensure each company can maximize its potential for success. \n  \nIf you signed up and were approved for the June 2022 NMSDC Matchmaker as an NMSDC-Certified MBE\, you have a preliminary registration for this August event. You will receive a “magic link” to complete your form. You MUST add NAICS codes by selecting the ‘My Opportunities’ tab and uploading your current proof of NMSDC certification and a capabilities statement to complete your registration. To upload files click on the icon on the top right of the screen. \n  \nThis event is open to national/local corporate members\, government agencies\, and all MBEs at no cost! To register\, or for more information\, please click here. \nIf you have any questions or need assistance\, please contact technical support at Info@MyBusinessMatches.com or 212-381-9633\, Monday – Friday 9 a.m.– 5 p.m. CDT. \n  \nWe are expanding the connections available by inviting MBEs eligible to apply for NMSDC certification to meet with NMSDC-certified MBEs for partnering and MBE-to-MBE sourcing needs. However\, national and local corporate members and government agencies will only be matched with NMSDC-certified MBEs. These matches will be based on business categories. \n  \nRoundtable sessions will be available to all participating MBEs who want to learn about current and upcoming opportunities with corporations and agencies. \n  \nThe following tentative timeline will be followed: \nRegistration is open! Eligible companies and MBEs create profiles and post opportunities. \nAugust 11: Search for matches and schedule appointments. \nAugust 25-26: Meet your matches. \n  \nPlease remember that registration does not guarantee a one-on-one meeting with a buyer but is required for a meeting to be scheduled.
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/nmsdc-virtual-business-connection-matchmaker/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
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