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SUMMARY:MBE Input Committee Virtual Meeting - November
DESCRIPTION:MBEs: We Need Your Input\n\nJoin the MBE Input Committee Virtual Meeting on November 2\, 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-5/
LOCATION:FL
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SUMMARY:Supplier Matchmaker Event - Steris
DESCRIPTION:STERIS\, in collaboration with FSMSDC is excited to advise you of upcoming opportunities for diverse businesses that operate in the Ft. Lauderdale area. There will be conducting a Supplier Matchmaker event at Hollywood Beach\, Florida on November 2\, 2023. This event is by invitation and by appointment only. We plan to have decision makers from the following departments present to conduct meetings with selected suppliers: \nDirect Sourcing \nIndirect Sourcing \nFacilities \nHR \nSTERIS endeavors to support Diverse businesses through the goods and services we purchase. We firmly believe that our vendors should reflect the multicultural marketplace we serve. We are seeking vendors in the following categories of goods/services: \n\nCleaning/Janitorial Lighting and Safety and Security\nCustom Corrugated Packaging Metal brushes (wire and formed)\nDisposable Lab coats\, boots\, shoe covers\, etc. Molded Components\nFacilities inventory MRO including abrasives\, adhesives\, insulation\nFacilities Management Office Supplies\nFacilities supplies PPE\, including\, gloves\, glasses and goggles\, gowns\, head covers\, masks\,\nFacility related software systems Printed Circuit Boards and Assembly\nFire Protection Roofing\nFlooring Safety Products\nGeneral Construction Sustainability-Recycling\, environmental\nHR Services Windows and doors\nHVAC/Mechanical-Pumps and Heaters Staffing\nMedical Supplies-tray covers\,\nTrades- plumbing\, painting\, electricians\n\nALL MATCHMAKERS WILL BE PRESCHEDULED! \nIf you would like to participate in “Meet Me at STERIS”\, we ask you please complete this registration form STERIS Florida Supplier Diversity Event Registration by October 13\, 2023 \nEvent Details: \n– November 2\, 2023\, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM \n– Each Invited supplier will receive two or more 15-minute appointments with different members of our team. There will be no programming during this event. Only appointments with members of the sourcing teams. \no Appointment times will be emailed to suppliers the week of October 23\, 2023 \nPlease note meetings are scheduled based on a direct match between the supplier capabilities and the buyer’s needs; consequently\, registered vendors are not guaranteed an appointment. Also note that a meeting does not guarantee an award of business. \nLocation address and event day instructions will be sent with appointment times. \nAll pertinent information regarding location address will be sent to each supplier with appointment times.
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/supplier-matchmaker-event-steris/
LOCATION:FL
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SUMMARY:Construction Inclusion PowerNet
DESCRIPTION:Learn about business opportunities and meet buyers\, key decision-makers\, prime suppliers and other business owners! \n\nLearn about procurement opportunities\nMeet with buyers and other key decision makers\nLearn about upcoming bid opportunities\nNetwork with prime suppliers and other business owners\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/construction-inclusion-powernet/
LOCATION:Virtual
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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:20231115T080000
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SUMMARY:Small Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) for our in-person\, Inaugural Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) event at USDOT Headquarters on Wednesday\, November 15\, 2023. In honor of Veteran’s Day\, we celebrate and recognize our veterans and their service to this great nation with a day-long event focused on small business opportunities\, access to capital and networking. This event is open to all small businesses.  \nThe inaugural event will kick-off with remarks from Departmental Leadership. The first half of the day will also include panel sessions with subject matter experts on how to do business with USDOT\, best practices for federal contracting\, and how to increase SDVOSB utilization. Additionally\, to commemorate Garrett Morgan’s contributions in the transportation space and innovation\, OSDBU will recognize the family of Garrett Morgan for the 100th anniversary of his invention of the 3-way traffic signal. The remaining half of the event will be dedicated to One-on-One Business Matchmaking via our Connections MarketPlace (CMP) and an interactive Business Expo. \nDate & Time: Wednesday\, November 15\, 2023 at 8:00am – 4:00pm EDT \nEvent Type: In-person \nLocation: USDOT Headquarters\, 1200 New Jersey Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC 20590 \nClick below to register: \nSmall Business Summit: Highlighting Veterans and Transportation Innovation  \nIf you are a stakeholder and interested in participating in the Business EXPO please email natalie.rosa@dot.gov for more information.\nFor any questions\, please contact our office at 202-366-1930 or email us at dot-osdbu@dot.gov. Visit our website to find more about OSDBU\, upcoming events\, and available technical assistance.
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/small-business-summit/
LOCATION:US DOT Headquarters – 1200 New Jersey Avenue\, SE\, Wasingon\, DC 20590\, US DOT Headquarters\, Washington\, DC\, 20590\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="USDOT":MAILTO:osdbu@dot.gov
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SUMMARY:Business Opportunity  Procurement Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Business Opportunity Procurement Summit is a powerful networking opportunity for corporate members and top minority businesses with capacity. \nLocation: National Entrepreneurship Center (NEC)\n3207 East Colonial Drive Suite #A20\, Orlando\, FL 32803 \n  \nLearn More  |  Register Now
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/business-opportunity-procurement-summit/
LOCATION:National Entrepreneurship Center\, 3201 East Colonial Drive Suite #A20\, Orlando\, Florida\, 32803
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SUMMARY:Tampa General Hospital Project Opportunity Outreach Event
DESCRIPTION:Tampa General Hospital Surgical\, Neuroscience\, and Transplant Pavilion \nYou’re invited to an information session about the construction of the Tampa General Hospital Surgical\, Neuroscience\, and Transplant Pavilion project. This session will include an overview of the project scope\, schedule\, current bid packages\, procurement process\, and the economic inclusion requirements and opportunities. \n  \nBid Package Opportunities \n› 01.A – Site Services – General \n› 01.B – Tower Cranes (includes security and enclosure(s)) \n› 01.C – Buck-hoists (includes loading dock(s)) \n› 03.A – Concrete super-structure \n› 08.C – Doors\, frames and hardware \n› 09.B – Interior Framing and Drywall \n› 14.A – Elevators \n› 14.B – Dumbwaiters \n› 14.C – Pneumatic Tube \n› 21.A – Fire Protection \n› 31.A – Selective/Mass Demolition \n› 31.B – Sitework and Site Utilities \n› 31.C – Deep Foundations and Soil Stabilization \n  \nGilbane is committed to partnering with qualified local\, minority-\, women- and veteran-owned subcontractors and vendors \n  \nFlyer > \nLearn More >
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/tampa-general-hospital-project-opportunity-outreach-event/
LOCATION:Davis Islands Garden Club\, 81 Columbia Drive\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States
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SUMMARY:Government Contract 101 - Learn How to Do Business With the Federal Government
DESCRIPTION:YOU WILL LEARN: \n\nHow to grow your company exponentially through federal government contracting\nHow the government buys different products/services\nFederal-agency requirements for small-business spending\nTrade secrets on doing business with the federal government\n\n  \nRegister Now >
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/government-contract-101-learn-how-to-do-business-with-the-federal-government/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T100000
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SUMMARY:Supplier Diversity Roundtable (SDR) Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For Corporate Members Only \n  \nMy Journey to Advocate of the Year and Duke Energy’s Journey to the Billion Dollar Roundtable \n\nLearn the effective strategies employed by Tonja Graham to achieve the prestigious title of Advocate of the Year in Florida.\nDiscover the strategic initiatives implemented by Duke Energy that positioned them to win the Corporation of the Year Award.\nAt this meeting\, you will learn best practices and get valuable insights that contributed to their success.\n\n  \nGuest Speaker: \nTonja Graham \nSupplier Engagement & Diversity Manager \nDuke Energy \n 
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/supplier-diversity-roundtable-sdr-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T120000
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SUMMARY:SBA 7(j) - The A-B-Cs of Joint Ventures - Cultivating Connections: The Art of Building Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances
DESCRIPTION:Discover the power of joint ventures in securing lucrative government contracts. Gain invaluable insights and expert tips on launching a successful joint venture or strategic alliance. Explore the extensive advantages of joint ventures\, with a key emphasis on securing government contracts. \n  \nYOU WILL LEARN:  \n\nCrucial considerations when entering a joint venture\nThe intricacies of its formation\nThe processes involved in its dissolution\n\n  \nRegister Now >
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/cultivating-connections-the-art-of-building-joint-ventures-and-strategic-alliances/
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