| 28th ANNUAL BUSINESS EXPO |
March 14-15, 2013
Broward Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
(954) 765 - 5900
www.ftlauderdalecc.com |
What is the SFMSDC BUSINESS EXPO? |
The 28th Annual Business Expo is SFMSDC’s premier activity that draws business leaders and corporations from across the state and around the country. The event consists of a trade fair, workshops and a luncheon that provides a forum to network and showcase your company’s products and services. During these energizing and information packed days, you will network with procurement specialists from Fortune 500 companies, educational institutions and government agencies; develop new contacts and resources; negotiate potential procurement contracts and learn about trends and issues important to minority business development.
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| Who Should Attend? |
Accountants, Architects, Consultants, Contractors, Diversity Managers, EEO Specialists, Engineers, IT Professionals, Entertainers, Writers, Food Service Providers, Printers, Purchasing Agents, Public Relations Agents, Advertising Professionals & anyone interested in business growth. |
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| Activities Include: |
- 100s of Business Appointments
- 300 Business Leads Campaign
- On-site Contracting Opportunities
- Power-Packed Workshops
- Industry Forums
- Buyers & Sellers Lounge
- Youth Entrepreneur Workshop
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| For more information call: (305) 762-6151 |
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| THURSDAY, MARCH 14th EVENTS |
Boot Camp | Change Management
Strategies |
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| 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Facilitator: Dr. Leonard Greenhalgh |
- Learn strategies for growth
- Discover operational and technical changes to meet customers needs
- Learn how to implement strategic changes
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| Florida Blue Billion Dollar MBE CEO Forum (Powered by GrowFL) |
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| 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
- Hear stories of success
- Meet some of the most powerful MBEs
- Learn how to land the BIG Deal
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Welcome Reception
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
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| FRIDAY, MARCH 15th EVENTS |
| One-on-One Appointments |
| One-on-One Appointments are between Corporate members and Government exhibitors and MBEs. The appointments give MBEs a direct connection with the buyers. Many contracts have been signed and relationships developed as a result of the appointments. |
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| FREE Expert Consultation Sessions |
| Friday, March 15, 2013
2:00 pm to 5:00 p.m. |
| There will be subject matter experts at the SFMSDC 28th Annual Business Expo who will provide consulting sessions for 30 minutes. |
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