June 2012
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Let's Do Business Florida (LDBF) Summit and Trade Fair: Job Creation via the Construction Industry
June 1, 2012
Sheraton Sand Key Resort
1160 Gulf Blvd.
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 |
The Let's Do Business Florida (LDBF) Summit and Trade Fair is a free event for minority and veteran-owned small businesses and nonprofit organizations. This year's event will focus on job creation through the construction industry and will feature educational workshops and forums.
Register online |
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Florida International University
Entrepreneurship Workshop Series: The Sales Myth-Busters Workshop©
June 1, 2012
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Florida International University
College of Business Complex, Special Events Center, Room 232
11200 S.W. Eighth St.
Miami, FL 33199 |
The FIU Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center presents this workshop featuring myth-busters to help improve sales performance. The featured speaker is Ellen Bristol, founder and CEO of The Bristol Strategy Group. A fee applies to participate in this event. For more information, email or call 305-348-7156.
Register online |
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Expedite Your International Expansion Strategy International Symposium & Breakfast
June 5, 2012
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Hyatt Regency Pier 66
2301 S.E. 17 Street Causeway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 |
United Postal Service (UPS) is presenting this free symposium hosted by David Ruiz, president of its Florida District. The event will feature international business experts in discussing topics such as U.S. Customs regulations and supply chain logistics. Complimentary breakfast starts at 8:00 a.m.
Email for more information and to RSVP. |
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Small Business Workshop
June 5, 2012
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
West Regional Library
8601 W. Broward Blvd.
Plantation, FL 33324
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The City of Plantation and the Greater Plantation Chamber of Commerce present this free event for small and start-up businesses. Guest speakers will include Kay Summers, Broward County Environmental Protection and Growth Management, and Jeff Smith, Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development.
RSVP by email or call 954-797-2768. |
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How to Do Business with Broward County, Broward Health and Others
June 12, 2012
6:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Hollywood Branch Library
Multi-Purpose Room
2600 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, FL33020 |
The City of Hollywood presents this free workshop to assist the local business community. The event will include a panel discussion with representatives from several local government agencies including Jeff Smith, OESBD small business development specialist, who will share information on the County's certification programs and other topics.
Call 954-921-3388 to register. |
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Bonding and Insurance for New and Emerging Contractors Webinar
June 13, 2012
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Virtual Environment |
The Assoicated Builders and Contractors, Inc. presents this webinar as part of its monthly series for designed to help small & emerging contractors develop, sustain and improve their firms and remain competitive. This free webinar focuses on the various types of surety bonds and insurance. The scheduled speaker is Sam Carradine, consultant, The Surety & Fidelity Association of America.
Register online
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Voluntary Residential Sound Insulation Outreach
Workshop for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE)
June 14, 2012
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Dania Beach City Hall, Auditorium
100 W. Dania Beach Blvd.
Dania Beach, FL 33004 |
The Urban Group, Inc., and Dickey Consulting Services, in cooperation with the Broward County Aviation Department, invites DBE firms - in areas such as masonry, siding, building finishes, electrical equipmen wholesalers and remediation services - to participate in this event. The discussion will include opportunities for the Voluntary Residential Sound Installation Program, which is part of the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Runway Expansion Project.
To RSVP, call 954-467-6822 or email. |
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"How to do Business with Broward County" Workshop Series
June 21, 2012
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
African-American Research Library and Cultural Center
2650 Sistrunk Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 |
Business owners interested in contracting with Broward County can attend FREE two-hour seminars presented monthly by the Office of Economic and Small Business Development and the Purchasing Division. Learn the secrets of doing business with Broward County government while gaining valuable insight into the County's purchasing process and small business certification programs. |
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July 2012
August 2012
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Export Sales Mission to Trinidad and Tobago
August 5-8, 2012
Port of Spain |
Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll and Enterprise Florida invite Florida companies to participate in this trade mission to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Ranked as one of the state's top export desinations, the island nation is one of the world's leading energy producers. Export opportunites exist for products and services in key industries such as energy services, construction, tourism, transport & logistics, creative industries, and clean technology. The registration deadline is June 15, 2012. Participation fees apply. |
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"How to do Business with Broward County" Workshop Series
August 16, 2012
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
African-American Research Library and Cultural Center
2650 Sistrunk Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 |
Business owners interested in contracting with Broward County can attend FREE two-hour seminars presented monthly by the Office of Economic and Small Business Development and the Purchasing Division. Learn the secrets of doing business with Broward County government while gaining valuable insight into the County's purchasing process and small business certification programs. |
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Additional Event Resources
The City of Fort Lauderdale
2012 Business Seminar Schedule
Broward SCORE
2012 Business Workshops
The Florida Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) helps businesses in the state interested in obtaining contracts with the Department of Defense and other federal, state and local agencies, and participating prime contractors.
PTAC Seminars and conferences
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