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MatchMaker Conference & Trade Show

The Department of Management Services' Office of Supplier Diversity (OSD) hosts the Florida MatchMaker Conference & Trade Show each year to help all small minority-, women- and service-disabled-veteran-business enterprises connect with state government spenders.

Recognized as Florida's signature event for all small businesses including minority, women and service disabled veteran business entrepreneurs, the Florida MatchMaker is an exciting, educational and purposeful event that links small business owners with state government and corporate sponsors to drive economic development.

This event features several companies looking to purchase goods and services from eligible certified business enterprises, and OSD enhances vendor involvement with purchasing personnel through the traditional professional development workshops and seminars, along with informational sessions conducted by event partners.

The theme for the 2011 Florida MatchMaker was "Paving the Way: Jobs, Growth & Economic Revitalization in the Sunshine State," and it was held at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The agenda was packed with events, offering attendees numerous opportunities to enhance their business skills and provide opportunities for small businesses to network with leading corporations, as well as state and local government purchasing officials.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE MATCHMAKER CONFERENCE?
The MatchMaker Conference & Trade Show matches vendors with government and corporate spenders. MatchMaker is an excellent opportunity for small minority, women and service disabled veteran business enterprises, government purchasing representatives and major corporate representatives to network.
WHO WILL YOU MEET?
Business entrepreneurs have the opportunity to meet with government agency representatives, supplier diversity managers and procurement directors and managers from both the government and corporate sectors. Diversity managers and procurement directors will have the chance to network with small businesses throughout the state.

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