May 17 - 18, 2023
#FSMSDCBusinessExpo
1-on-1 Appointments with
Buying Decision-makers
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Showcase your products and services to a targeted audience
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Participate in the Supplier Diversity Roundtable
SAVE THE DATE MAY 17-18, 2023
Thank you to our sponsors, exhibitors, speakers,
partners, and attendees. The success of the
37th Annual Virtual Business Expo
could not have been achieved without
your participation and support.
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2022 Business Expo
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Business Networking & Opportunities
Virtual Trade
Fair
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Virtual Super Matchmaker
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Buyer & Supplier B2B Trade Fair
Virtual Interactive Business Trade Fair
The Trade Fair brings together minority entrepreneurs, large corporations and government agencies to create new relationships, ventures and opportunities for growth.
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Customized Booths with Your Logo
Promote your products to a global audience in a virtual environment and see your leads grow.
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One-on-One text, audio & video chat
Connect in real-time with attendees who visit your booth.
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Handouts & Video Display
Upload downloadable documents such as brochures, capability statements and price sheets.
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Networking for Buyers & Suppliers
Bringing the Best Together
The Business Expo is the largest minority business event in Florida. As the Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council’s premier annual event, it draws business leaders from across Florida and the nation. The Business Expo brings together a unique cross-section of minority entrepreneurs, large corporations and government agencies to create new relationships, ventures and opportunities for growth. This year’s theme is Formula for Success: Contracts, Capacity, Connections.
The Business Expo features a motivational keynote speaker, hundreds of business appointments, power-packed workshops, industry group sessions, MasterClasses, Business Makeovers, special events and much more.
Why Attend
- Learn about over $60 billion in business opportunities statewide
- Meet one-on-one with corporate buying decision-makers
- Gain insight, best practices and ideas from business experts and industry leaders
- Uncover potential business and strategic alliance partners
- Connect with successful minority business owners
- Take part in a power-packed day of networking
- Get inspired and learn about the latest industry trends
- Learn best practices from peers who have gained great success within the network




Who's Who in Business
Who Attends
- Business Owners
- Presidents and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)
- Vice Presidents
- Chief Financial Officers (CFOs)
- Chief Operating Officers (COOs)
- Directors
- Chairpersons
- Senior Executives
- Procurement Officers
- Government Officials
- Business Consultants
- Sales Executives
Power-packed Workshops, MasterClasses and Special Event
Reach Your Business Goals
- Gain insight, best practices and ideas from leading business experts
- Uncover potential business and strategic alliances
- Connect with successful minority business owners
Loan-A-Thon
Meet One-on-One with bankers and alternative lenders
What Past Participants Are Saying
Event
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Meet Our 2021 Speakers

Emmitt Smith
Co-Chairman
Gold Jacket, LLC

Cris Carter
Co-Chairman
Gold Jacket, LLC

Jorge A. Plasencia
Chairman & CEO
Republica Havas

Pegine Echevarria
Life Coach & CEO
Team Pegine

Julius Davis
Principal Owner
VoltAir Consulting Engineers

Abel Herrera
President & CEO
IT Data Solutions
Get One-on-One Business Consultations
Subject matter experts will provide free coaching sessions in areas such as marketing and social media, HR, Total Quality Management, IT, sales strategies and financing.
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