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SUMMARY:Branding and Marketing Symposium
DESCRIPTION:About\nGain a deep understanding of the key elements necessary to build a stronger brand\, differentiate yourself from competitors\, and boost your client base. \nLearn from industry experts about: \n\nCreating Your Brand – “Who are you”\nBrand Messaging – “Does your message align with your content”\nAI is Here To Stay – “Are You Leveraging It To Scale?\nSelling Yourself and Your Brand – “You are your best billboard”\n\nRegister Here\nGUEST SPEAKERS\nMr. Donald Kelly\nFounder & Chief Sales Evangelist\nThe Sales Evangelist LLC \n  \nMs. Corlette Deveaux\nFounder and Principal CEO\nDG Incorporated \nMs. Tollisha Joseph\nFounder & CEO\nThe Official Glue \nMr. Andre Kay\nCEO/Founder\nSociallyBuzz
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/branding-and-marketing-symposium/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T090000
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SUMMARY:Brasfield & Gorrie | Vero Beach Project Outreach Virtual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This project for Cleveland Clinic Indian River consists of the construction of a new 35\,000 SF central utility plant building\, fuel tank enclosure\, utility link to existing facilities and associated site improvements. The new CUP will include offices to house the facility services/management along with systems infrastructure for hot and chilled water systems and increased utility capacity and redundancy for the existing hospital. All work will take place on an active hospital campus that will need to remain fully operational throughout the duration of this project\, requiring an abundance of coordination with the facility. It is anticipated that much of the work relating to tie-ins and interface with existing facilities and systems will need to take place outside of normal working hours in order to maintain full operational capacity. Learn More > \nTrade Packages: \n\nTemporary Toilets\nEquipment/Cleanup\nGeneral Works\nDemolition\nEarthwork and grading\nLandscaping\nMasonry\nStructural steel & misc. metals\nMillwork\nWaterproofing & Sealants\nRoofing\nDoors/Frames/HDWR\nDrywall & Framing\nStucco\nHard Tile & Resilient Flooring\nAcoustical\nPainting\nSpecialties\nFire Protection\nPlumbing\nMechanical systems and equipment\nElectrical systems and equipment
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/brasfield-gorrie-vero-beach-project-outreach-virtual-meeting/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T080000
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SUMMARY:MBE Input Committee Virtual Meeting - August
DESCRIPTION:MBEs: We Need Your Input\n\nJoin the MBE Input Committee Virtual Meeting on August 3\, 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-2/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T193144Z
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SUMMARY:Miami Open for Business |  Tips and Tools for Small Business Loan/Grant Preparation
DESCRIPTION:Tips and Tools for Small Business Loan/Grant Preparation Does your small business need capital? Join our free loan/grant preparation class with Erasmo Acosta\, CFO and Senior Business Consultant at FSMSDC and Timothy Spearman business consultant and Quickbooks Certified Proadvisor. \nIn this course you will learn: \n\nHow to determine your requirement. How much do you need?\nHow to check for loan eligibility\nHow to organize your documents for a basic loan and grant application\nAfter the completion of this course\, you will receive complimentary financial templates to assist you with your future loan and grant applications.\n\nRegister
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/miami-open-for-business-tips-and-tools-for-small-business-loan-grant-preparation/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T130000
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SUMMARY:Doing Business with UF! - Warrington College of Business
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-warrington-college-of-business/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T153000
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SUMMARY:How Solopreneurs can Win with Diversity Supplier & Certification Programs
DESCRIPTION:This event is for you if you’ve wanted to learn more about how to work with corporations and thought that you were “too small” \nIf you’re a small business and ever dreamed of working with corporate clients but thought that you were ‘too small’\, then this event is for YOU! \nIn this hybrid – online and in-person event you will hear from experts on how to position your small buiness for success with large clients. \nYou’ll understand what requirements you’ll need to be competitive AND you’ll learn exactly what some companies are buying…every day! \nWe’ll be joined by Beatrice Louissaint\, President of FMSDC\, the Florida Minority Supplier Diversity Council. \nLaurinda Thomas\, Sr. Director\, Sourcing at ADP Supplier Diversity & Vendor Assurance. \nwith a special presentation by Francy Rueda serves as Senior Loan Program Manager at Miami Bayside Foundation \nThe panel discussion will be hosted by Michelle Y. Talbert\, Esq.\, founder of the host location\, Her Power Space. \nRegister today to save your space\, in-person or online. Light refreshments will be served with thanks\, in part to Nathaniel Lapidot Senior District Manager Accountant Centric\, ADP. \nLike our Her Power Space motto says: #weallwin ?
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/how-solopreneurs-can-win-with-diversity-supplier-certification-programs/
LOCATION:Her Power Space – Coworking & Business Events\, 4300 North University Drive #Suite F-100\, Sunrise\, FL\, 33351
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T163000
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SUMMARY:FDOT District 2 Open House: Project T2891 MLK/I-95
DESCRIPTION:+1 (631) 992-3221 ATTENDEE-muted: 577-528-065 Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6581874947946998359\nWebinar ID: 276-097-827\n\nLocation Details\nFDOT District 2 Training Center\n2198 Edison Ave\nJacksonville FL 32204
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/fdot-district-2-open-house-project-t2891-mlk-i-95/
LOCATION:FDOT District 2 Jacksonville Training Facility\, 2198 Edison Ave\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
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SUMMARY:Atlanta MBDA Business Center | National MBE Manufacturers Summit & Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Sixth National MBE Manufacturers Summit returns in person this year\, August 13-15\, 2023\, at the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center in Atlanta\, Georgia. \nDon’t miss this national once-a-year event that brings leading Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) manufacturers together from around the country to acquire new knowledge\, analyze global market trends and meet one-on-one with corporations and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). View the Summit Highlights. \nThis year’s Summit theme\, “Workforce: Recruiting\, Training and Retaining Tomorrow’s Top Talent”\, will uncover the implications and advantages of tomorrow’s evolving workforce to help MBE manufacturers compete and prosper on a global stage. \nConvene\, connect\, and collaborate with thought leaders and with implementing the necessary changes to advance new workforce strategies and stay successfully competitive.
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/atlanta-mbda-business-center-national-mbe-manufacturers-summit-awards/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230824
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SUMMARY:NMSDC | Q3 Business Matchmaker
DESCRIPTION:This event brings together NMSDC-certified minority business enterprises (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! \nLearn More
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/nmsdc-q3-business-matchmaker/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T140000
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CREATED:20230809T225350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T225724Z
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SUMMARY:Brasfield & Gorrie | Vero Beach Project Outreach
DESCRIPTION:Cleveland Clinic CEP Outreach Event\nCLEVELAND CLINIC INDIAN RIVER HOSPITAL CENTRAL UTILITY PLANT (CUP) VERO BEACH\, FLORIDA\n\n\n\nThis project for Cleveland Clinic Indian River consists of the construction of a new 35\,000 SF central utility plant building\, fuel tank enclosure\, utility link to existing facilities and associated site improvements. The new CUP will include offices to house the facility services/management along with systems infrastructure for hot and chilled water systems and increased utility capacity and redundancy for the existing hospital. All work will take place on an active hospital campus that will need to remain fully operational throughout the duration of this project\, requiring an abundance of coordination with the facility. It is anticipated that much of the work relating to tie-ins and interface with existing facilities and systems will need to take place outside of normal working hours in order to maintain full operational capacity.\nTrade Packages:\n2. Temporary Toilets\n3. Equipment/Cleanup\n4. General Works\n5. Demolition\n6. Earthwork and grading\n7. Landscaping\n8. Masonry\n9. Structural steel & misc. metals\n10. Millwork\n11. Waterproofing & Sealants\n12. Roofing\n13. Doors/Frames/HDWR\n14. Drywall & Framing\n15. Stucco\n16. Hard Tile & Resilient Flooring\n17. Acoustical\n18. Painting\n19. Specialties\n20. Fire Protection\n21. Plumbing\n22. Mechanical systems and equipment\n23. Electrical systems and equipment
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/brasfield-gorrie-vero-beach-project-outreach/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T120000
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CREATED:20230809T225909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T230415Z
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SUMMARY:Orange County Public Schools | How to Do Business with OCPS
DESCRIPTION:Learn OCPS Opportunities & Processes \nThe Procurement Services team offers the Doing Business with OCPS webinar on the last Friday of each month (unless there is a holiday). These webinars are intended to provide information to help businesses successfully prepare and pursue district opportunities. \nThese monthly sessions are targeted to new vendors and is intended to increase the number of vendors registered and participating in the district’s procurement processes. \nThe webinar is scheduled for 2 hours and includes information from: \n\nPurchasing and Contracts\nFacilities & Construction Contracting\nOffice of Business Opportunity\n\nVendors will learn general information about the district; how the district procures goods and services; and how to learn about upcoming opportunities. \nLearn More > \nRegister Here: https://obodoingbusinesswithocpsaugust252023.eventbrite.com \n 
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/orange-county-public-schools-how-to-do-business-with-ocps/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T004710
CREATED:20230822T051232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T051608Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Virtual Broward Supplier Diversity Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Connect\, engage\, and grow your small business! \nJoin the Office of Supplier Diversity and Broward College on August 30th for the virtual Broward Supplier Diversity Exchange for the opportunity to learn how to take your growing business to the next level. This event includes networking opportunities as well as presentations and panels from experienced professionals!
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/2023-virtual-broward-supplier-diversity-exchange/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T120000
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SUMMARY:South Florida Black Business Symposium
DESCRIPTION:In honor of National Black Business Month\, Miami-Dade County Public Schools & Broward County Public Schools present the South Florida Black Business Symposium. Join us and a panel of experts and business leaders\, and discover current opportunities and many of the available resources to reimagine\, maintain and grow your business. \nThe first 10 Attendees will be entered in to a raffle for a prize!
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/south-florida-black-business-symposium/
LOCATION:Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex\, 3000 Northwest 199th Street\, Miami Gardens\, FL\, 33056
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230831T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230831T133000
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CREATED:20230809T223907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T224403Z
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SUMMARY:ABC’s of Artificial Intelligence - Is Your Business Ready for AI? *lunchtime learn*
DESCRIPTION:During this interactive webinar\, you will better understand the capabilities of this emerging technology and learn how to incorporate pilot projects in your own business to start your AI journey. Generative AI offers several potential benefits for businesses\, including increased productivity\, efficiency\, and cost-savings. By automating various tasks\, generative AI can free up time and resources for employees to focus on higher-value activities. However\, businesses must go beyond the hype cycle to truly harness and leverage the opportunities that AI can bring to the workplace. \nRegister: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4472163923052937049
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/abcs-of-artificial-intelligence-is-your-business-ready-for-ai-lunchtime-learn/
LOCATION:Virtual
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