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SUMMARY:MBE Input Committee Virtual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MBEs: We Need Your Input\n\nJoin the MBE Input Committee Virtual Meeting on July 6\, 2023Top Reasons to Attend This Meeting \n✓ Learn about contracting opportunities \n✓ Meet other MBEs for partnering opportunities \n✓ Share your ideas\, challenges and successes \n✓ Learn how to better utilize FSMSDC’s programs and services \n✓ Have input on advocacy issues impacting MBEs\n✓ Make an impact in the community \nOpen to all Certified FSMSDC MBEs |  REGISTER HERE.
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/mbe-input-committee-virtual-meeting/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T180000
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SUMMARY:Brasfield & Gorrie | Project Outreach Event
DESCRIPTION:HCA Florida West Parking Garage\n\nPROJECT DETAILS\nNew six-story precast parking garage with 671 parking spaces will be constructed on the northwest side of the existing HCA Florida West campus where a surface parking lot is currently located. The site construction will entail demolition of existing parking areas and construction of new concrete curbs\, sidewalks\, asphalt paving\, utilities\, and landscaping. The garage will be precast and include two passenger elevators and two stair towers. \nTRADE CONTRACTOR INFORMATION\nBrasfield & Gorrie is committed to increasing our collaboration with small and diverse firms\, and believe that every project is an opportunity to champion diversity and inclusion. Learn more about our efforts and supplier diversity program here. We want to make sure you receive an invitation to bid for this project by creating or updating your profile in Building Connected. You can access Building Connected instructions by visiting https://www.brasfieldgorrie.com/ trade-partners/ Bid invitations will be sent out via Building Connected. \n  \nBID PACKAGES\n• Professional Surveying • Site Services • Equipment Rental • Construction Fencing • Waste Management • Final Cleaning • Temporary Labor • Turn Key Concrete Contractors • Precast Structural Concrete • Masonry • Misc. Metals • Waterproofing / Sealant • Modified Bit Roofing • Doors\, Frames & Hardware • Glass & Glazing • Metal Studs & Drywall • Ceramic\, Porcelain & Tile • Acoustical Ceilings • Resilient Flooring • Painting • General Specialties • Fabricated Signage • Metal Canopies & Covers • Parking Control Equipment • Elevators • Fire Suppression • Plumbing • Test & Balance Services • HVAC Systems • Electrical • Structured Cabling • Access Control Systems • Site Grading & Utilities • Auger Cast Piles • Asphalt Paving • Site Concrete • Landscaping & Irrigation \n  \nClick here to register.\nA meeting link will be provided via email. \nNeed to attend virtually? Click here.
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/brasfield-gorrie-project-outreach-event/
LOCATION:Bayview Senior Center Auditorium\, 2000 East Lloyd Street\, Pensacola\, FL\, 32503\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T203000
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SUMMARY:Orlando Health | Meet the General Contractors
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited\nOrlando Health invites you to join us for a special minority contractor and supplier matchmaking event. Learn about upcoming projects and opportunities directly from the construction prime contractors working with Orlando Health. Community-based partners also will be on hand\, providing informational sessions for diverse trades and vendors. View Flyer > \nParking
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/orlando-health-meet-the-general-contractors/
LOCATION:Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center | Multi-Purpose Rooms A–D\, 52 W. Underwood St.\, Orlando\, 32806\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orlando Health":MAILTO:Juliet.Ricci@OrlandoHealth.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071834
CREATED:20230606T173317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T213009Z
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SUMMARY:Doing Business with UF! - Building Services
DESCRIPTION:Doing Business with UF! is a hybrid workshop series intended to offer suppliers insight and knowledge on how to do business with the institution. The series provides small business owners with the opportunity to meet with UF departments to discuss how to do business with their area. \nEvery month\, UF departments will have the opportunity to discuss key information about their department to help suppliers learn how to do business with them! \nTuesday\, June 27th – Building Services \nTuesday\, July 11th – UF Advancement \nTuesday\, August 8th – Warrington College of Business \nTuesday\, September 26th – Food and Beverage Services \nTuesday\, October 10th – Procurement \nThursday\, October 24th – UF Bookstore \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/doing-business-with-uf-building-services/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071834
CREATED:20230606T172905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T213237Z
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SUMMARY:Orange County Public Schools Annual Trade Fair for Small\, Minority & Veteran Owned Businesses
DESCRIPTION:This premiere networking event connects small business owners/representatives with key representatives from Orange County Public Schools (OCPS)\, major prime construction and architectural/engineering firms; as well as small\, woman\, and minority-owned business advocates. \nAnnually\, the Office of Business Opportunity (which manages the district’s supplier diversity efforts) hosts this FREE business networking event\, targeted to local small businesses. By policy\, OCPS has committed to purchasing from small and diverse-owned businesses. To this end\, this outreach and networking event aims to connect small business owners with key decision makers within the district\, as well as decision makers from prime contractors\, and various support organizations. Workshops on major issues affecting small and diverse businesses are offered throughout the morning. Refreshments and door prizes are also part of this lively networking event. \nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to meet key decision-makers and make strategic connections to increase your company’s visibility\, and ultimately your bottom line. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/orange-county-public-schools-annual-trade-fair-for-small-minority-veteran-owned-businesses/
LOCATION:Westridge Middle School\, 3800 W Oak Ridge Rd\, Orlando\, FL\, 32809\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T170000
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CREATED:20230616T221810Z
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SUMMARY:ACE YOUR PLACE IN THE INFRASTRUCTURE RACE!
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to take on the big dogs in the infrastructure industry? Don’t miss out on this chance to soar to new heights with your business in the $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure acquisition process. \nRegister Here
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/ace-your-place-in-the-infrastructure-race/
LOCATION:The Tampa International Airport Event Space\, 4160 George J Bean Parkway\, Tampa\, FL\, 33607
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ORGANIZER;CN="USDOT Southeast Region Office":MAILTO:aclark@seregionosdbu.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T170000
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SUMMARY:U.S. Department of Transportation Infrastructure Contracting Summit-Tampa
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Department of Transportation Infrastructure Contracting Summit – Tampa | Register Here \n\nDate and time\n\nThursday\, June 22 · 8am – 5pm EDT \n\nLocation\n\nThe Tampa International Airport Event Space (3rd-floor main terminal Event Space on Level 3\, between the shuttles for Airsides E and F) 4160 George J Bean Parkway Tampa\, FL 33607 \n  \nACE YOUR PLACE IN THE INFRASTRUCTURE RACE!\nJoin the U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation during this information and power packed event to find out how you can position your small business to participate in the $1.2 Trillion spend to build the Nation’s Infrastructure. \nAt this event you will have the opportunity to: \n\nMeet and network with transportation infrastructure decision makers\nIncrease your chance of winning a government contract\nEnhance strategies for evaluating pursuits and learn when to say\, “No”\nDiscover and Access capital and credit programs to finance your business\n\nThe Agenda includes:\n\nTrade & industry-specific procurement briefings and matchmaking\nContracting insights from successful small business owners\nIndustry townhall and keynote address\nFederal contracting briefings\nConcurrent breakout sessions\n\nDon’t miss out on your chance to connect with people\, partners\, and projects that can help you take your business to the next level!
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/u-s-department-of-transportation-infrastructure-contracting-summit-tampa/
LOCATION:The Tampa International Airport Event Space\, 4160 George J Bean Parkway\, Tampa\, FL\, 33607
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ORGANIZER;CN="SBA South Florida District Office":MAILTO:SouthFlorida_DO@sba.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T212029Z
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SUMMARY:Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County Business PowerNet
DESCRIPTION:The Business PowerNet is a win-win opportunity for all involved.\n\nStart Your Day – with a delicious breakfast with SWA’s Executive Director Dan Pellowitz.\n\nWe want to ensure that all segments of the business population\, including\, small\, local\, minority and women-owned businesses have an equitable opportunity to participate in the SWA’s procurement process.\n\nAll businesses are invited to meet and learn how to do business with local government agencies. Learn about amazing opportunities and benefits from speaking directly with buyers and key decision makers in an intimate breakout session. You will have an opportunity to meet key decision makers from:\n1. The Solid Waste Authority\n2. Palm Beach County\n3. City Of West Palm Beach\n4. South Florida Water Management District\n5. Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council\n\nEVENT INSTRUCTIONS\n\nRSVP TODAY at SWA.gob2g.com\, and click the “Events” Tab. \nEvent Location:\nEmbassy Suites Hotel\n1601 Belvedere Road\nWest Palm Beach\, FL 33406 \n\nJune 22\, 2023 \nLearn More > \nClick above link\, then click the “Events” Tab on the website. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/solid-waste-authority-of-palm-beach-county-business-powernet/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton West Palm Beach Central\, 1601 Belvedere Rd\, West Palm Beach\, FL\, 33406\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071834
CREATED:20230606T171707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T171843Z
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SUMMARY:NMSDC Q2 NMSDC Virtual Business Connection Matchmaker
DESCRIPTION:This event brings together NMSDC-certified minority business e \nnterprises (MBEs) to meet with NMSDC corporate members and other MBEs to help them discover new business opportunities that will help them get new contracts\, expand relationships\, and/or gain capital for expansion. \nThis event is open to national/local corporate members\, government\, and MBEs at no cost! \nREGISTRATIONS OPENS: May 11\, 2023 \nSCHEDULING OPENS: May 26\, 2023 \nSCHEDULING CLOSES: June 16\, 2023 \nMATCHMAKER: June 20-21\, 2023 \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/nmsdc-q2-nmsdc-virtual-business-connection-matchmaker/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071834
CREATED:20230606T171920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T213507Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Broward Health Supplier Diversity Business & Health EXPO
DESCRIPTION:Looking for Business Opportunities? Broward Health buys a variety of supplies and services to operate its more than 50 healthcare facilities\, Procurement Staff\, Key End-Users and Prime Vendors will be on-site for matchmaking. \nNeed a Health Check-Up? Broward Health Community Health Services team will be on-site providing health screenings and health educational resource \nFor more information call 954.473.7205 \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/2023-broward-health-supplier-diversity-business-health-expo/
LOCATION:Signature Grand\, 6900 W State Rd 84\, Davie\, FL 33317\, USA\, 6900 W State Rd 84\, Davie\, FL\, 33317\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071834
CREATED:20230606T170939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T213440Z
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SUMMARY:Brasfield & Gorrie: Promoting Physical\, Mental\, and Financial Well-being
DESCRIPTION:Brasfield & Gorrie EQUIP Workshop – Promoting Physical\, Mental\, and Financial Well-being \nRegister Here
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/brasfield-gorrie-promoting-physical-mental-and-financial-well-being/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T123000
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CREATED:20230103T184228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T185003Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Florida State Minority Supplier Diversity Council":MAILTO:communications@fsmsdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T143000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071834
CREATED:20220824T205035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T205035Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260501T071834
CREATED:20220824T194553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T194553Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Florida State Minority Supplier Diversity Council":MAILTO:communications@fsmsdc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221103
DTSTAMP:20260501T071834
CREATED:20220824T194938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T194938Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071834
CREATED:20220824T200850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T200850Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071834
CREATED:20220824T202506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T202506Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Florida State Minority Supplier Diversity Council":MAILTO:communications@fsmsdc.org
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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
DTSTAMP:20260501T071834
CREATED:20220824T201314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T201503Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260501T071834
CREATED:20220824T203535Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260501T071834
CREATED:20220822T204508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T205132Z
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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:20260501T071834
CREATED:20220824T195842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T195842Z
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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:20260501T071834
CREATED:20220824T204421Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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
DTSTAMP:20260501T071834
CREATED:20220824T194752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T194752Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260501T071834
CREATED:20220824T193819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T193819Z
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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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