2nd Annual DBE & Small Business
Networking Symposium
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | 9 AM to 4 PM
Location:
Higgins Hall | 5225 N. Himes Ave. | Tampa
This event brings together DBEs (Disadvantaged Business Enterprises), Small Businesses, Prime Contractors, Community Partners, and Government Agencies in FDOT’s District Seven (7). This in-person event will take place at Higgins Hall located at 5225 N Himes Ave., Tampa 33614. It’s an opportunity to connect, learn industry best practices, and grow your business network. Don’t miss out on this chance to meet one-on-one with Prime Contractors, and learn about future & current FDOT contract opportunities.
Theme: FOOTBALL! Wear Your Favorite Team’s Fan Gear!
Who should attend?
- All Businesses Seeking to Do Business with FDOT
- DBEs, SBEs and W/MBEs
- Presidents and CEOs
- Prime Contractor
- Project Managers and Estimators
- Community Organizations
- New Business Owners
- Individuals seeking to start a new business
Workshops
- How to do Business with FDOT
- How to do Business with Hillsborough County
- How to do Business with the City of Tampa
- How to Become DBE Certified
- Estimating & Bidding
- An Introduction to Bonding
- Financing & Business Resources
- Accounting & Tax Preparation
- Legal Contracts and Disputes
Event Features
- Remarks from FDOT Leadership
- Information Regarding Current and Future FDOT Projects
- Football Theme Attire or Business Casual
- Powerful and Informative Workshops
- 1-on-1 Networking with Prime Contractors
Agenda
- 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
- Opening Remarks from FDOT Leadership
- 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
- How To Do Business with Government
- Florida Department of Transportation
- City of Tampa
- Hillsborough County
- How To Do Business with Government
- 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM Introduction to Breakout Workshops
- 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM 15-Minute Break
- 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
- Concurrent Breakout Workshops
- How to Become DBE Certified
- Financing & Business Services
- Business Accounting & Taxes
- Concurrent Breakout Workshops
- 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM Lunch Break with Food Trucks
- 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM (Repeated 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM)
- Concurrent Breakout Workshops
- Estimating & Bidding Simulation
- An Introduction to Bonding
- Legal and Contracts
- Concurrent Breakout Workshops
- 1:45 PM – 2:00 PMÂ 15-Minute Break
- 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
- FDOT Current & Future Projects Presentation
- 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
- PRIME TIME! 1-on-1 Business Networking
- Network with Prime Contractors, DBEs, Small Businesses, Government Agencies, and Community Organizations (Resources)
- PRIME TIME! 1-on-1 Business Networking
Past Event Photos
