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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.
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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/
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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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