University of South Florida Supplier Diversity Day & Business Symposium

4202 East Fowler Avenue,Tampa FL 33620

28 October, 2022

Description

The University of South Florida Office of Supplier Diversity has partnered with the Tampa Bay Chamber, Florida SBDC at USF, State of FL Office of Supplier Diversity and the Women’s Business Enterprise Council – FL to host this all-day event in which small and diverse owned businesses, local and statewide corporate and non-profit organizations will gather to receive information about upcoming major construction projects, participate in 14 business symposium sessions, and have an opportunity to network with Tampa Bay's most prominent businesses at one of the largest tradeshows in the Tampa Bay Region. Sessions in the 2022 Business Symposium will focus on hi-tech, economic development, attracting venture capital, RFP development and much more, all at no cost to attendees! Please Note: A general admission ticket is required for all attendees Featured Sessions: Sign-In 7:30aWelcome & Opening Session - USF Office of Supplier Diversity, Doing Business w/USF, USF Major Project Updates - 8:30a - 9:15aPitching Your Firm - 9:30a -10:15aBreaking Down Barriers in Access to Capital for Black Business Owners - 9:30a -10:15aGrowth in Tampa Bay- Impacts on Small & Diverse Businesses - 9:30a -10:15aSecuring Your Data & Cyber Security - Is Your Business Ready? - 10:30a -11:15aRFP, Bidding & Estimating - What You Need to Prepare - 10:30a -11:15aPursuing Venture Capitalist, What To Expect - 10:30a -11:15a Quick Books - Basic System Overview - 11:30a -1 2:15pThe Power of Relationships; Building My Businesses Through People - 11:30a -12:15pHow to Leverage Banking Programs to Access Capital - 11:30a -12:15pBlacks in Technology - 1:30p-2:15pStart-Ups and What You Need to Know - 1:30a -2:15pSuccession & Safety Plan Development - 1:30p - 2:15pUSF Office of Corporate Partnerships to focus on the Florida High Tech Corridor - 2:30p - 3:15pLegislation Impacting Small & Diverse Businesses, Staying Connected - 2:30p - 3:15p*Please select all sessions you would like to attend, seating is limited. Symposium Trade Show - 1:00p-4:00p This event will feature a reverse trade show concept. Corporate and Non-profit entities looking to connect with Tampa Bay area small and diverse businesses are encouraged to sign up for a **booth space. If selected for a booth you will be notified via email by the OSD Team. For booth space registration, click here **Please note Booth confirmation will be sent to all participants from the USF Office of Supplier Diversity via email. Booth space is limited and is first come, first served.