2024 Upcoming MEDC and Supported Events
New Date • Build St. Pete - August 6, 2024 | 9 AM to 12 PM
What: City of St. Petersburg Office of Supplier Diversity
When: August 6, 2024
Time: 9 AM to 1 PM
Where: The Coliseum | 535 4th Avenue N. | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Join us for the City of St. Petersburg’s 1st annual construction trade show, hosted by the Office of Supplier Diversity. This trade show is dedicated to connecting small businesses and suppliers in the construction industry with resources and contracting opportunities in St. Petersburg and beyond.
In this free event, firms of all sizes will be able to showcase their services, meet buyers from multiple agencies, network with industry leaders, and gain potential partners. Participants will also have the opportunity to participate in a matchmaking experience with businesses and local agencies.
Light breakfast will be provided.
Lunch will be available for purchase from a variety of local food trucks.
Register Today: STPETE.ORG/BUILDSTPETE
Save The Date • MEDC Minority Business Bus Tour: August 13, 2024, By Invitation Only
Minority Enterprise Development Corporation hosts a group of Purchasing Agents and Minority Business Specialists by motor coach to visit six to seven minority-owned businesses in one day.
The purpose of the Bus Tour is to allow business owners who could do business with these Purchasing Agents, to showcase their businesses while meeting the participants.
By invitation only.
Check back for additional details.
HART • Pathways to Business Expo - August 15, 2024 | 2 PM to 5 PM
What: Hillsborough Transit Authority – Pathways to Business Expo
When: August 15, 2024
Time: 2 PM to 5 PM
Where: Children’s Board of Hillsborough County | 1002 East Palm Avenue | Tampa, FL 33605
• Join us to learn how to do business with HART
• Meet with various department leads within HART
• Learn about the upcoming procurement opportunities
• Network with other local government agencies with available opportunities
• Discover how to obtain small business and disadvantaged business certifications
Register At: [email protected]
Save The Date • MEDC Annual Minority Business Conference: October 3 - 4, 2024
Inspire, Innovate, & Influence:
Unlocking Potential & Empowering Growth
When: October 3rd & 4th, 2024
Time: 8 AM – 5 PM
Where: Sheraton Tampa Brandon Hotel – 10221 Princess Palm Ave, Tampa, FL 33610
2-Day conference schedule coming soon!
Check back for additional details.
Register Today!
https://bit.ly/MEDConference24
Thank you to our Sponsors: MEDC Spring 2024 Networking Event • Wednesday, May 1, 2024!
Where: Brio Italian Grille – 2223 N West Shore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
Time: 5 PM to 7 PM
Meet other MBEs, Purchasing, and Supplier Diversity Professionals from the Bay area and beyond, in an exclusive setting!
Sign up now to be in the room where it happens!
Purchasing & Supplier Diversity Professionals Invited Include:
- Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
- Hensel Phelps
- Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART)
- Kimmins
- Lane Construction
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA)
- Prince Contracting
- Wells Fargo, Event Sponsor
