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SUMMARY:Orlando Small Business Expo & Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:About: Entrepreneurs across Central Florida rely on strong business events in Orlando to spark new partnerships and real growth. As one of the largest trade shows Orlando has to offer\, the Small Business Expo brings together buyers\, vendors\, and founders from every industry — all under one roof.  \nDate: March 3\, 2026  \nTime: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM  \nLocation: Rosen Plaza Hotel\, 9700 International Drive\, Orlando\, FL 32819
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/orlando-small-business-expo-trade-show/
LOCATION:Rosen Plaza Hotel\, 9700 International Drive\, Orlando\, FL\, 32819\, United States
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SUMMARY:Broward County Public Schools | Brunch & Learn – How to Effectively Market Your Business for Success
DESCRIPTION:Broward County Public Schools’ Economic Development Opportunities & Compliance (EDOC) Department invites you to attend an upcoming Brunch & Learn focused on practical strategies to help businesses strengthen their marketing efforts and achieve long-term success. \n\nBrunch & Learn: Business Marketing\nHow to Effectively Market Your Business for Success \nDate: Wednesday\, March 11\, 2026\nTime: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nLocation: Knoll Hill Soccer Park\n10200 Sunset Strip\, Sunrise\, FL 33322 \nThis is a free event\, and advance registration is required Limited Seating \nSession Overview\nParticipants will gain valuable insights into: \nDiana Agenor\, MS: Business Marketing Fundamentals \n\nBuilding a strong and recognizable business brand\nCreating a clear and effective marketing message\nIdentifying and reaching your ideal customer\nDeveloping an effective marketing plan\nMaintaining consistent brand visibility\n\nBetter Business Bureau (BBB): Building Trust and Credibility \n\nUnderstanding the benefits of BBB accreditation\nStrengthening customer trust through transparency\nBest practices for managing customer reviews\nUsing BBB tools and resources to protect your business\n\nYelp: Business Growth \n\nSetting up and optimizing your Yelp business page\nStrategies to improve Yelp visibility and ranking\nResponding to customer reviews professionally\nUsing Yelp insights to drive traffic and sales\n\nLunch Sponsored By Better Business Bureau (BBB) \n\nRegistration Information \nTo register\, please visit:\nbit.ly/EDOCBusinessMarketing \n\nFor additional information\, visit browardschools.com/EDOC or contact 754-321-0770.
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/broward-county-public-schools-brunch-learn-how-to-effectively-market-your-business-for-success/
LOCATION:Knoll Hill Soccer Park\, 10200 Sunset Strip\, Sunrise\, FL\, 33322\, United States
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SUMMARY:APEX & SBDC: Government Contracting Overview
DESCRIPTION:About: This is a 2 to 2.5 hour training session designed to help two groups of business: (1) those just exploring or brand new to government contracting and (2) those down the path a bit looking to backfill some gaps. You can join late or leave early and still learn something about government contracting\, but those that stick around for the whole program will receive a practical\, frank\, overview of the government contracting process.  \nDate: March 4\, 2026  \nTime: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET  \nRegistration: https://sbdcorlando.com/upcoming-seminars/  
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/apex-sbdc-government-contracting-overview/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T170000
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SUMMARY:The City of Lauderhill & BCPS |  Brunch & Learn Expo
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URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/the-city-of-lauderhill-bcps-brunch-learn-expo/
LOCATION:Ken Thurston Inverrary Community Center\, 3300 Inverrary Blvd\, Lauderhill\, FL\, 33319\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T100000
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SUMMARY:Miami-Dade County | Leading Ladies of Business in The Public & Private Sector
DESCRIPTION:ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH \nLEADING LADIES OF BUSINESS IN THE PUBLIC & PRIVATE SECTOR\nWEDNESDAY\, MARCH 18\, 2026 AT 10 AM  \nEVELYN GREER PARK – LESLIE BOWE HALL • 8200 SW 124TH STREET\, PINECREST\, FL 33156 \nThe purpose of this event is to engage\, recognize and hear the story of Women Leader’s (Leading Ladies) in County Government and the Private sector to share how they overcame obstacles\, their path to success and how they are leading change in their organizations and the community as a whole. Also learn about upcoming opportunities\, how to do business with different County Departments\, organizations and resources available to businesses. \nPARTNERS IN ATTENDANCE: \nFlorida Business Development Council • Bank United • Commission for Women • Jackson Health System \n• Miami-Dade Strategic Procurement Vendor Services • South Dade EDC \nRegister for the workshop at https://mdcsbd.gob2g.com/ under the Outreach tab click on Events tab
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/miami-dade-county-leading-ladies-of-business-in-the-public-private-sector/
LOCATION:EVELYN GREER PARK – LESLIE BOWE HALL\, 8200 SW 124TH STREET\, Pinecrest\, FL\, 33156\, United States
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SUMMARY:Moffitt Cancer Center | 2026 Small Business Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Moffitt Supplier Engagement & Development – 2026 Small Business Symposium \nFriday\, March 20\, 2026\n9:00 AM – 1:00 PM \n  \nLocation: Moffitt Cancer Center\,  Vincent A. Stabile Research Building\, 12902 Magnolia Drive\, Tampa\, FL 33612 \n\nLearn “How to do Business with Moffitt Cancer Center” and meet one-on-one with our internal departments to market your products and services\nLearn about construction and healthcare opportunities and attend mini workshops/presentations.\nMeet one-on-one with our Primes\, local partners\, local Healthcare institutions\, and local government entities and organizations.\n\nRegistration required to attend this event \nEVENT REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE \nCapacity is limited! Registration will close once capacity is met. \nEVENT FLYER: CLICK HERE \nFor additional information email: SED@Moffitt.org or call 813-745-2550.
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/moffitt-cancer-center/
LOCATION:Moffitt Cancer Center\,  Vincent A. Stabile Research Building\, 12902 Magnolia Drive\, Tampa\, FL\, 33612\, United States
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SUMMARY:SBA's E2G Program - The Reality of Million-Dollar Contracts: What It Really Takes to Win\, Perform\, and Profit
DESCRIPTION:Landing a million-dollar contract is exciting! Now\, are you truly ready for what comes next? Join this 60-minute webinar to get an honest\, practical look at what it really takes to win and successfully perform on large-scale government contracts. You’ll learn the realities of competitive pricing and how to set margins that keep you profitable without pricing yourself out of the running. Discover how to build the team and infrastructure needed to deliver on your promises\, manage complex budgets\, and maintain cash flow when dealing with larger contract values and longer payment cycles. \nThis session cuts through the hype to address the real challenges: assembling the right team\, scaling operations without overextending\, managing subcontractors\, and consistently exceeding client expectations to position yourself for contract renewals and future opportunities. Whether you’re preparing to bid on your first major contract or looking to improve performance on existing ones\, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies to compete confidently and deliver successfully. \nWho Should Attend:\nSmall business owners currently performing on contracts or newly entering the government contracting space and are ready to scale up and improve their performance and profitability on large contracts. \nDate & Time:\nTUE\, MAR 24\, 2026\n(60 minutes + Q&A) \nRegister Here:\nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7093488722823237464 \nWhy Attend:\nUnderstand the real operational\, financial\, and strategic requirements behind million-dollar contracts so you can build a sustainable\, profitable government contracting business that delivers results and wins repeat business\, with expert guidance from SBA’s E2G Program.
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/sbas-e2g-program-the-reality-of-million-dollar-contracts-what-it-really-takes-to-win-perform-and-profit/
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SUMMARY:SBA's E2G Program - Small Business Finance - Learn How to Get Funded Directly From the Source
DESCRIPTION:Wondering how to fund your business startup or fuel your next phase of growth? Join this 60-minute webinar to hear directly from the source: a banker and funding expert who will share exactly what he looks for when evaluating small business loan applications. You’ll learn about the full spectrum of financing options available to small businesses\, from traditional bank loans and SBA programs to lines of credit\, equipment financing\, invoice factoring\, and alternative funding sources. Discover how lenders actually evaluate your business\, what financial documents and metrics matter most\, and how to build business credit that opens doors to better funding opportunities. \nGet insider insights on how to prepare your business for financing before you need it\, common mistakes that lead to rejection\, and practical steps you can take today to become more attractive to lenders. \nWho Should Attend:\nSmall business owners\, contractors\, and entrepreneurs seeking capital to launch a new venture or grow an existing business. \nDate & Time:\nTHU\, MAR 26\, 2026\, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\n(60 minutes + Q&A) \nRegister Here:\nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7158008067756800089 \nWhy Attend:\nStop guessing what lenders want! Learn directly from banking professionals what it takes to get funded\, which financing options match your business stage\, and the specific steps you can take to strengthen your application and secure the capital you need to grow\, with expert guidance from SBA’s E2G Program.
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/sbas-e2g-program-small-business-finance-learn-how-to-get-funded-directly-from-the-source/
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SUMMARY:Orange County Public Schools | Doing Business with OCPS
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 Purchasing and Contracts\, Facilities & Construction Contracting\, and the Office of Business Opportunity. Vendors will learn general information about the district; how the district procures goods and services; and how to learn about upcoming opportunities.
URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/orange-county-public-schools-doing-business-with-ocps/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:City of Dania Beach | Vendor Training
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URL:https://fsmsdc.org/event/city-of-dania-beach-vendor-training/
LOCATION:Dania Beach City Hall NW Conference Room\, 100 W Dania Beach Blvd\, Dania Beach\, FL\, 33004\, United States
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