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Small Business Event - Tampa FL, 28th Annual Small Business Conference_6 May 2015

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The Florida Small Business Development Center and Procurement Technical Assistance Center at the University of South Florida are hosting the 28th Annual Government Small Business Conference on May 6, 2015. Held at the Embassy Suites Tampa - USF/Near Busch Gardens, the event is designed to provide small businesses with the tools and resources necessary to succeed through interactions with government agencies and large prime contractors. The schedule features a series of informative workshops covering government contracting, proposal writing, audit survival, joint venture agreements, social media marketing, and state business practices, alongside a keynote address by Congressman Gus M. Bilirakis. A central component of the event is the Business Opportunity Expo, running from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., which allows small, minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, and HUBZone-owned businesses to network with approximately 30 large corporations and government agencies. Confirmed exhibitors include entities such as Raytheon, General Dynamics, and US Special Operations Command. Interested sponsors and exhibitors can register through PTAC Manager Charlene Bostic for an early registration fee of 150 dollars, which includes an exhibit booth and access to business representatives.

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541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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Embassy Suites Tampa USF/Near Busch Gardens 3705 Spectrum Blvd Directions: http://embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/florida, TAMPA, FL, 33612, USA

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PostedApr 3

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Charlene BosticPTAC Program Manager

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Help SMALL BUSINESSES conquer their BIG IDEAS!!! The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) at the University of South Florida (USF) are hosting its 28th Annual Government Small Business Conference on May 6, 2015 at Embassy Suites Tampa - USF/Near Busch Gardens, 3705 Spectrum Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33612. Website: http://embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/florida/embassy-suites-tampa-usf-near-busch-gardens-TPAFRES/index.html Directions: http://embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/florida/embassy-suites-tampa-usf-near-busch-gardens-TPAFRES/maps-directions/index.html This year's conference will include informative workshops throughout the day and a Business Opportunity Tradeshow, opening 1:30 to 5 p.m. As you know, the purpose of this conference is to provide the small business community with the tools and resources for opportunities to increase their chances of being successful through interaction with government agencies and large prime contractors. In addition, the conference benefits both agencies and corporations in meeting your goals. Seminars included are listed below: TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: 8 a.m. - Registration Opens 9 a.m. - Government Contracting Workshop with Mike Bell 10 a.m. - Proposal Writing Workshop with Vicky Strycharske 11 a.m. - How to Survive a Government Audit with Greg Sikosek 12 p.m. - Luncheon | Small Business Awards | Keynote Speaker Congressman Gus M. Bilirakis http://sbdctampabay.com/congressman-gus-m-bilirakis-keynote-speaker-28th-annual-government-small-business-conference/ 1:30 - 5 p.m. Business Opportunity Expo Open 2 p.m. - Joint Venture and Teaming Agreements Workshop with Dustin Monokian 3 p.m. - Using Social Media to Market Your Business Workshop with Stacey Pierce 4 p.m. - Doing Business with the State Workshop The afternoon Business Opportunity Expo will feature approximately 30 large corporations and government agencies eager to network and develop new contacts with Small, Minority Owned, Women-Owned, Veteran-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and HUBZone Owned small business concerns. The Business Opportunity Expo is an invaluable tool in creating alliances between small businesses, government agencies, and prime contractors for subcontracting opportunities. Confirmed Exhibitors Include: 6th AMW - MacDill Air Force Base Department of Veterans Affairs Elite Office Logistics Federal Contracts Corp. Florida SBDC at University of South Florida Florida SBDC at Pinellas County Economic Development Florida Turnpike General Dynamics Hillsborough County Schools Port Tampa Bay Raytheon Tampa Electric Company (TECO) HQ US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) - MacDill AFB FL Participating Sponsors: RAYTHEON Elite Office Logistics General Dynamics TECO To confirm your participation as a sponsor or exhibitor, and register for the conference, please contact Ms. Charlene Bostic (PTAC Manager) directly via email at cbostic@usf.edu or 813-905-5808. An Early Registration fee is $150.00 that includes: exhibit booth and access to all attending business representatives. For more information about the conference, please visit the Website at http://sbdctampabay.com/gsbc2015/. Thank you in advance for supporting and participating for all the Small Business Communities for this event!!!!