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SUMMARY:U.S. Caribbean Business Conference
DESCRIPTION:CONFERENCE REGISTRATION  \nTo participate in this Conference\, please register: CLICK HERE \n\nGeneral Admission: $495 per attendee + credit card processing fees\nGroup discounts available.\nRegistration Deadline— September 4\, 2023\nFor general conference information contact: office.miami@trade.gov.\n\n  \nOVERVIEW  \nU.S. Caribbean Business Conference 2023 participants will receive up-to-date market intelligence and help developing practical strategies for winning procurements and for exporting their goods and services. \nThe program will include U.S. diplomats\, industry professionals\, trade experts\, international business experts\, high-level government officials and seasoned exporters – with plenty of opportunity for networking. \nThe conference is expected to attract over 500 participants from Florida and throughout the United States. As a participant\, you will have the opportunity to network with like-minded companies interested in exploring business opportunities in the Caribbean. At the same time\, some of the leading government and private sector experts in the Caribbean region will discuss the latest developments\, strategies\, and market entry techniques. \n  \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?  \nThe conference is open to U.S. companies from all industries with growth potential in the Caribbean region. Export compliance managers\, business development professionals\, international sales professionals\, executive staff of exporting companies. \n  \nEXPLORING THE MARKETS OF THE CARIBBEAN \nPanel discussions and presentations on: \n\nWhat are the best markets for your products and services across the Caribbean?\nWhat are the latest infrastructure development opportunities?\nWhat U.S. government resources are available to help win government tenders?\nWhat challenges do these dynamic markets present to U.S. companies?\n\nSessions focus on the general business environment and high-potential sectors\, financing\, logistics\, and major projects and infrastructure. \n  \nMEET ONE‐ON‐ONE WITH U.S. COMMERCIAL DIPLOMATS  \nPlug into resources to help you win projects and learn about the markets through one‐on‐one meetings with U.S. diplomats from across the region.  In addition\, representatives from U.S. Government agencies will also be available to meet with participants.  Important note— Appointment slots are limited and will be assigned based of market potential and export readiness. (*) \n\n\n\nCOUNTRIES\nGOVERNMENT AGENCIES\n\n\nBarbados\nAdvocacy Center\n\n\nDominican Republic\nEXIM Bank\n\n\nGuyana\nMinority Business Development Agency\n\n\nJamaica\nSelectFlorida\n\n\nSuriname\nU.S. Small Business Administration\n\n\nThe Bahamas\nU.S. Small Business Development Centers\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago\nUSDA FAS Caribbean Agricultural Trade Office\n\n\n\nU.S. Commercial Service
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/u-s-caribbean-business-conference/
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SUMMARY:MBE Input Committee Virtual Meeting - September
DESCRIPTION:MBEs: We Need Your Input\n\nJoin the MBE Input Committee Virtual Meeting on September 7\, 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-3/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T113000
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SUMMARY:2023 Federal Reserve Southeastern Regional Supplier Diversity Summit
DESCRIPTION:Please join us Tuesday\, September 19\, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ET) for the 2023 Federal Reserve Southeastern Regional Supplier Diversity Summit. The theme for this year’s summit is “Unlocking Opportunities for Diverse Businesses.” Held in Charlotte\, North Carolina\, this in-person event will allow diverse businesses to engage and network with executive leaders\, procurement specialists\, and business line leaders from both the Atlanta and Richmond Federal Reserve Banks. \nWho Should Attend: \n\nDiverse Businesses\n\nMinority Business Enterprise\nWomen Business Enterprise\nVeteran Business Enterprise\nLGBT Business Enterprise\nDisabled Business Enterprise\n\n\nSmall Businesses\n\nPlease register by Friday\, September 8\, 2023 \nWe will provide lunch! \nRegistration: Up to two members of each organization are welcome to register for the event. \nView Flyer
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/2023-federal-reserve-southeastern-regional-supplier-diversity-summit/
LOCATION:Charlotte Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond\, 530 E Trade St\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
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SUMMARY:FSMSDC Business Impact Awards
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to join us at the\n48th Annual Business Impact Awards!\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, September 22\, 2023\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThrough 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. \nPurchase Tickets \n\n\n\nThe Awards\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCorporations of the Year\nThis award is presented to a local and national corporation. The corporation of the Year demonstrates commitment to minority purchasing\, technical & managerial assistance and support of minority programs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSuppliers of the Year\nThis is the highest award presented to a certified FSMSDC Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). The winners of the Supplier of the Year Awards consistently provide quality products and services and strives to give back to minority businesses and the community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLarry Thelmas MBE to MBE\nSpend Award\nThe MBE to MBE Spend Award honors Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) who are doing business with other MBEs. \nBuyer of the Year\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Buyer of the Year is presented to a corporate purchasing agent or buyer who actively solicits qualified MBEs and makes substantial purchases from those suppliers. \nAdvocate of the Year\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Advocate of the Year award is presented to an individual who has contributed to minority business development and seeks to promote the Council’s mission of fostering minority business development. \nDWWDG Humanitarian Award\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Doing Well While Doing Good® (DWWDG) Humanitarian Award recognizes companies for their civic\, philanthropic and volunteer initiatives. \nPresident’s Rising Star Award\nThe President’s Rising Star Award is presented to an individual or company that is committed to supplier diversity or has excelled in business growth. The President & CEO of the FSMSDC selects the recipient of this award. \n\n\nAbout The Business Impact Awards\n\n\n\n\nThe 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. \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 2023 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\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/fsmsdc-business-impact-awards/
LOCATION:Amaturo Theater (located in the Broward Center for the Performing Arts)\, 201 Southwest Fifth Avenue\, Fort Lauderdale\, FL\, 33312
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SUMMARY:NMSDC - Contracting Opportunities With International Paper
DESCRIPTION:Discover Sourcing Opportunities with a Leader in Fiber-based Packaging\, Pulp\, and Paper\nThese sessions are designed to allow corporations to engage an audience of MBEs to increase opportunities for contractual relationships. \nDuring next week’s session\, you will have the opportunity to learn about the current sourcing opportunities offered by International Paper\, an NMSDC corporate member\, looking for MBEs like yourself.
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/nmsdc-contracting-opportunities-with-international-paper/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T120000
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SUMMARY:Doing Business with UF! - Food and Beverage 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-food-and-beverage-services/
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SUMMARY:Turner School of Construction Management 2023 Semester
DESCRIPTION:Turner School of Construction Management is a FREE educational program designed by Turner Construction Company to assist diverse\, women-owned\, Veteran/disabled\, LGBTQ\, and small business contractors with the best principles and practices in the construction industry. \nCourses include core construction curriculum taught by Turner instructors and community partners. \nEnrollment is open for our 2023 St. Petersburg Semester in partnership with Bayfront Health & FSMSDC. Classes will be held Tuesday & Thursday from 4-6 PM starting on 9/26 and graduating 10/19; the program will be held at Bayfront Health St. Petersburg (701 6th St S\, Saint Petersburg\, FL 33701). \nProgram content includes the following core courses: \nProject Safety\nSurety & Bonding\nProject Estimating\nScheduling\nProject Planning & Scheduling\nConstruction Finance & Cost\nContract Risk Management\nProject Management\, and Business Development \nFall 2023 – St. Petersburg\, FL\n• Location: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg 701 6th St. S\, St. Petersburg\, FL 33701\n• 4 Weeks: Tuesday & Thursday from September 26th – October 19th \nFor more information\, visit www.TSCMFlorida.com
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/turner-school-of-construction-management-2023-semester/
LOCATION:Bayfront Health St. Petersburg\, 701 6th St S\, Saint Petersburg\, FL\, 33701
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