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SUMMARY:University of Florida | 2026 UF Opportunity Fair
DESCRIPTION:2026 UF Opportunity Fair\nThursday\, April 30 | 10:00a – 4:00p | Reitz Union Grand Ballroom \nCome connect with UF department representatives\, state and local agencies\, and UF contracted suppliers. \nRegister Here
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/university-of-florida-2026-uf-opportunity-fair/
LOCATION:University of Florida\, Reitz Union Grand Ballroom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260508
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SUMMARY:Miami-Dade County | Small Business Week\, May 5-7
DESCRIPTION:Miami-Dade County’s Office of Small Business Development (SBD) Division will join many national and local organizations to celebrate the critical contributions of entrepreneurs and small business owners. To celebrate National Small Business Week\, SBD will hold three days of events\, from May 5 through May 7. Meet with representatives from several County departments\, local municipalities\, and State and Federal partnering agencies. \nRegister to confirm your attendance. On the B2G page select Events\, listed under the Outreach section. Then\, select the events you’d like to attend. \nEvent Schedule \nEvent is happening at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Miami International Airport Hotel\, located at 3974 NW South River Drive\, Miami\, FL 33142. \n\nMay 5 at 10 a.m.\, Day 1 – Kick-off: All Industries and Goods & Services Industry\nMay 6 at 10 a.m.\, Day 2 – Construction and Architecture & Engineering Industry\nMay 7 at 9:30 a.m.\, Day 3 – Speed Networking and Awards Recognition\n\nEvents include topics such as: \n\nHow to bid successfully\nInformation on contracting opportunities\nContract best practices and pitfalls to avoid\nContract language and liens\nSmall business success stories\nNetworking\nVendor outreach
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/miami-dade-county-small-business-week-may-5-7/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton Miami International Airport Hotel\, 3974 NW South River Drive\, Miami\, FL\, 33142\, United States
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SUMMARY:FBDC | Corporate Procurement Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Reimagining Supplier Opportunity & Execution\nJoin us for a candid\, member-driven dialogue exploring how corporate partners can shift from transactional corporate procurement to transformational supplier development in today’s evolving geopolitical landscape. This is your opportunity to help shape the conversation\, align on what matters most to your business strategy\, and exchange best practices with peers who are navigating the same challenges. \nTopics of Discussion\n\nExecutive and leadership reporting strategies\nSupplier readiness and development\nLeveraging AI in supplier programs\nAligning corporate procurement initiatives with broader business strategy.\n\n  \nThe Corporate Procurement Roundtable (CPR) is a members-only forum where corporate procurement professionals connect to share best practices\, benchmark strategies\, and explore trends advancing corporate procurement across Florida. \nPlease Note: Each CPR meeting is open to all corporations\, government agencies\, non-profit organizations\, and educational institutions for their first session only. Subsequent CPR meetings will be exclusively available to active corporate members. We encourage you to join the Florida Business Development Council (FBDC) as a corporate member so you don’t miss future sessions. \n  \nRegister Here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/corporate-procurement-roundtable-cpr-meeting  \nLearn more at fsmsdc.org/corporate-membership
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/fbdc-corporate-procurement-roundtable/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T083000
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SUMMARY:Connect and Grow Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Gain the knowledge to move your business forward. \n\n\n\n\nConnect and Grow Conference 2026\nThe Connect and Grow Conference is a free\, one-day educational event designed to equip minority and emerging businesses in North Florida with the knowledge\, skills\, and resources needed to successfully operate and expand their companies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference attendees will have the opportunity to attend four of the five offered courses and engage with local businesses in the exhibit hall. \nRegister Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/connect-and-grow-conference-2026-tickets-1985951796283 \n\n\n\n\nWebsite: https://connectandgrow.org/latest-stories/
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/connect-and-grow-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Beaver Street Enterprise Center\, 1225 West Beaver Street\, Jacksonville\, 32204\, United States
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SUMMARY:Truist x BBFI | Let's Talk Money: Access\, Resources\, and Growth for Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:This session will bring together BBIF\, Truist\, SBA\, and local partners to provide practical insight into: \n\nHow businesses can better position themselves for funding\nWhat lenders are looking for\nResources available to support growth and sustainability\n\n 
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/truist-x-bbfi-lets-talk-money-access-resources-and-growth-for-your-small-business/
LOCATION:Beaver Street Enterprise Center\, 1225 West Beaver Street\, Jacksonville\, 32204\, United States
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SUMMARY:BCPS | Brunch n' Learn Mixer
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URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/bcps-brunch-n-learn-mixer/
LOCATION:Ken Thurston Inverrary Community Center\, 3300 Inverrary Blvd\, Lauderhill\, FL\, 33319\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jacksonville Supplier Development Exchange with Florida Dept. of Mgmt. Svcs.
DESCRIPTION:Interested in doing business with the State of Florida and other government agencies? \nAttend the Jacksonville Supplier Development Exchange on June 17 to network with governmental buyers and market your small business!
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/jacksonville-supplier-development-exchange-with-florida-dept-of-mgmt-svcs/
LOCATION:UNF Herbert University Center\, 12000 Alumni Dr\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32224\, United States
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SUMMARY:Broward County OESBD | You Have a Contract\, Now What?
DESCRIPTION:As part of our ongoing targeted industry outreach efforts\, the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) will host the You Have a Contract\, Now What? series of workshops scheduled to take place from April through October. This series will highlight the insights and information needed to do business with Broward County. This 4-part series of business development sessions is part of OESBD’s ongoing outreach to provide education\, training and resources for local and certified small businesses. \nEach session will take place from 3-5PM as noted below for the following targeted industries: \n\nThursday\, June 25\, 2026 | VIRTUAL – Janitorial\nThursday\, September 24\, 2026 | Margate Catharine Young Branch Library – Construction\nWednesday\, October 7\, 2026 | Northwest Regional Library – Landscaping\n\nAttendees will: \n\nGet insight into how to navigate County procedures when awarded a contract\nNetwork with industry peers and colleagues
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/broward-county-oesbd-you-have-a-contract-now-what-2/
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SUMMARY:Broward County OESBD | You Have a Contract\, Now What?
DESCRIPTION:As part of our ongoing targeted industry outreach efforts\, the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) will host the You Have a Contract\, Now What? series of workshops scheduled to take place from April through October. This series will highlight the insights and information needed to do business with Broward County. This 4-part series of business development sessions is part of OESBD’s ongoing outreach to provide education\, training and resources for local and certified small businesses. \nEach session will take place from 3-5PM as noted below for the following targeted industries: \n\nThursday\, September 24\, 2026 | Margate Catharine Young Branch Library – Construction\nWednesday\, October 7\, 2026 | Northwest Regional Library – Landscaping\n\nAttendees will: \n\nGet insight into how to navigate County procedures when awarded a contract\nNetwork with industry peers and colleagues
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/broward-county-oesbd-you-have-a-contract-now-what-3/
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SUMMARY:Broward County OESBD | You Have a Contract\, Now What?
DESCRIPTION:As part of our ongoing targeted industry outreach efforts\, the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) will host the You Have a Contract\, Now What? series of workshops scheduled to take place from April through October. This series will highlight the insights and information needed to do business with Broward County. This 4-part series of business development sessions is part of OESBD’s ongoing outreach to provide education\, training and resources for local and certified small businesses. \nEach session will take place from 3-5PM as noted below for the following targeted industries: \n\nWednesday\, October 7\, 2026 | Northwest Regional Library – Landscaping\n\nAttendees will: \n\nGet insight into how to navigate County procedures when awarded a contract\nNetwork with industry peers and colleagues
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/broward-county-oesbd-you-have-a-contract-now-what-4/
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