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SUMMARY:MBE Input Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The MBE Input Committee represents the interests of Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council’s (FSMSDC) MBEs and works with the Council’s board\, staff and president. The committee supports and develops strategies and initiatives that serves FSMSDC’s mission of “advancing business opportunities for certified MBEs and connecting them with corporate members\,” and doing so in ways that create value and deliver economic and social impact for all stakeholders. \nRegister Now >
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/mbeic-060525/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T090000
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SUMMARY:Automotive Industry Action Group  and the Tennessee Automotive Manufacturers Association - EV Small Business Supplier Forum
DESCRIPTION:As electric vehicles (EVs)\, emerging technologies\, and groundbreaking innovations continue to transform the automotive industry\, AIAG\, TAMA\, and TSMSDC are uniting leading industry experts to explore the latest advancements\, research priorities\, and workforce solutions – all through the lens of empowering diverse suppliers within the evolving EV landscape. \nAgenda Topics\n\nEV policy regulations and incentives\nDirect and indirect sourcing opportunities\nAccess to capital\nValue of disadvantaged business partnerships\nIndustry transformation\nSmall business success stories\nWorkforce challenges and solutions\nInsights on the new administration\nAvailable training programs and resources
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/automotive-industry-action-group-and-the-tennessee-automotive-manufacturers-association-ev-small-business-supplier-forum/
LOCATION:The Signal\, 21 Choo Choo Avenue\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37402
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SUMMARY:Miami-Dade County Vendor Academy: Contracting Opportunities: Invitation to Bid
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is intended to provide a general understanding of the Invitation to Bid (ITB) procurement method and how vendors can respond to an ITB. It will also provide an overview of the County’s procurement opportunities\, vendor registration process and Small Business Enterprise programs.
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/miami-dade-county-vendor-academy-contracting-opportunities-invitation-to-bid-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T100000
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SUMMARY:Miami-Dade County Public Schools - Food Trucks Vendors Outreach Event
DESCRIPTION:Discover Upcoming Opportunities\nFind out the benefits of being a certified business with M-DCPS\nLearn about doing business with M-DCPS\nNetwork and ask questions directly to staff from M-DCPS
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/miami-dade-county-public-schools-food-trucks-vendors-outreach-event/
LOCATION:Miami Dade County School Board Administration Building\, 1450 Northeast 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T120000
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CREATED:20250506T163618Z
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SUMMARY:SBA’s E2G Program: How to Craft an Effective Capabilities Statement – 2-Day Interactive Workshop with Real-Time Feedback – Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Your Capabilities Statement is your business’s first impression in the government contracting world—and it needs to be clear\, compelling\, and contract-ready. Join us for this hands-on\, two-day virtual workshop\, where you’ll learn how to build a powerful capabilities statement that resonates with government buyers and primes. \nThis interactive session includes live coaching\, expert guidance\, and real-time feedback on your draft. You’ll walk away with a polished\, customized capabilities statement for your outreach\, proposals\, and registrations. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \nDay 2 – Review\, Refine & Receive Feedback \n\nPeer and instructor reviews of submitted drafts\nLive editing and improvement suggestions\nHow to use your capabilities Statement in marketing and proposals\nQ&A and the next steps for applying it to your GovCon strategy\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nSmall and disadvantaged business owners\n8(a)\, WOSB\, SDVOSB\, HUBZone-certified firms\nNew and emerging federal contractors\nBusiness development and marketing professionals\n\nBonus: Attendees will receive a Capabilities Statement Template Pack \nGet your Capabilities Statement right—and open the door to real opportunities. \nLearn it. Apply it. Walk away with a finished product.
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/sbas-e2g-program-how-to-craft-an-effective-capabilities-statement-2-day-interactive-workshop-with-real-time-feedback-day-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T110000
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SUMMARY:Miami-Dade County Vendor Academy: County’s Small Business Enterprise Program
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will provide an overview of the County’s Small Business Enterprise Program – how to become a certified SBE firm\, benefits and opportunities. \n 
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/miami-dade-county-vendor-academy-countys-small-business-enterprise-program/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Doing Business with FIFA World Cup 2026™ (VIRTUAL)
DESCRIPTION:Learn about opportunities to do business with FIFA World Cup 2026™\nTuesday\, June 24\, 2025 from 1:30-4PM\nVirtual Option\nThe Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) invites you to attend a special presentation on opportunities with FIFA World Cup 2026™. The briefing will provide an overview of what to expect during the games with a focus on the anticipated economic impact of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ regarding: \n\nRegional economic development and impact\nSpecific and related business sectors that will benefit\nPotential partnerships and collaborations\n\nFREE ADMISSION. REGISTER by June 23rd. \nRegistered attendees will received the virtual link via email closer to event date. \nFor more information\, contact Paola Isaac at pisaac@broward.org or 954-357-7894.
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/doing-business-with-fifa-world-cup-2026-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T100000
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SUMMARY:Miami-Dade County Small Business Development - 2025 Airport Rental Car Supplier Diversity Outreach Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Greetings Small Business Community\, \nThe intent of this event is to inform local small businesses of upcoming contracting opportunities at Miami International Airport. Learn more about the goods and services purchased locally by Car Rental Concessionaires.  Join us to find out what these contracting opportunities are. Learn how to become a registered county vendor and the Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) certification criteria. You do not have to be certified to attend this event!
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/miami-dade-county-small-business-development-2025-airport-rental-car-supplier-diversity-outreach-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T090000
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SUMMARY:Doing Business with OCPS Webinar Series 2024-2025
DESCRIPTION:These 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: \n\nthe district;\nhow the district procures goods and services;\nhow to learn about upcoming opportunities
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/doing-business-with-ocps-webinar-series-2024-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T130000
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CREATED:20250521T232333Z
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SUMMARY:SBA's E2G Program: How to Answer RFPs with a Winning Proposal
DESCRIPTION:Don’t just submit proposals—win contracts. Learn the strategies that set successful RFP responses apart. \nResponding to a Request for Proposal (RFP) can feel overwhelming\, especially in government contracting. However\, with the right strategy and structure\, your proposal can rise above the competition. This webinar will walk you through crafting a strong\, responsive\, and compelling proposal that speaks directly to what agencies are looking for. \nWhether you’re new to government contracting or looking to improve your win rate\, this session will help you understand the anatomy of an RFP and how to deliver a transparent\, compliant\, and customer-focused proposal. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nHow to read and analyze an RFP for key requirements\nStructuring your proposal for clarity and compliance\nWriting effective executive summaries\, technical sections\, and past performance\nCommon mistakes and red flags that lead to disqualification\nTips for standing out with differentiators and value-added solutions\nManaging deadlines\, attachments\, and proposal checklists\nTools and templates to streamline your response process\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nSmall business owners pursuing government contracts\nProposal writers and managers\nNew and emerging vendors in federal\, state\, or local procurement\n8(a)\, WOSB\, SDVOSB\, and HUBZone-certified firms\nBusiness development and compliance professionals
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/sbas-e2g-program-how-to-answer-rfps-with-a-winning-proposal/
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