DATE: February 2, 2016
MEDIA CONTACT: Jasmine Jones
PHONE: 954-357-6400
EMAIL: OESBDConference@broward.org
BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development hosts the 2016 Capacity Building Conference on Friday, March 4th and Saturday, March 5th, at the Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. Business owners and residents are invited to attend this free event to learn, engage in stimulating dialogue and cultivate key connections. Register online now to join over 800 registered conference attendees looking to energize their businesses.
Themed "Strategic Pathways to Growth", the conference will assist businesses with charting a course for success by strengthening core capacities in general operations through a full schedule of plenary and break-out sessions. The conference is expected to draw hundreds of large and small business owners, entrepreneurs, County vendors and other professionals in a variety of industries.
"This premier conference supports the Board of County Commissioners in advancing their vision of ensuring economic opportunities for all people and businesses in Broward County," said OESBD Director Sandy-Michael McDonald. "We are excited to host this event which brings a fresh perspective and renewed energy to our offerings for Broward's business community at large."
Day One conference activities will include the "Out of the Box" networking luncheon, Federal Procurement Roundtable and keynote address by Florida Secretary of Commerce Bill Johnson. Day Two will feature a unique Business Financing Clinic - providing a fiscal health checkup for accessing financing through concurrent break-out - and the Broward is Buying EXPO, designed to facilitate interactions and knowledge sharing amongst local business owners and buyers from County and local public agencies.
Workshop topics include "Best Practices in Building Strategic Alliances", "Capitalizing on Smaller Value Procurement Opportunities", "Protect and Increase Bonding for Your Business" and "Safeguard Your Business: The Law and Liens, Contracts and Bonds - Oh My!". There will also be a featured panel discussion where attendees can glean wisdom from key leaders called "Growing Broward County: Interactive Q&A with Agency Directors".
Sponsor and exhibitor opportunities ranging from $500 and up are available. For more information, contact the Office of Economic and Small Business Development by phone at 954-357-6400 or email at OESBDConfrence@broward.org, or visit CapacityBuildingConference.Broward.org.
About Economic and Small Business Development
The mission of the Office of Economic and Small Business Development is to enhance Broward County's economy and contribute to an improved quality of life for all residents. Areas of focus include value-added job creation, business expansion and retention, small business growth, business development, international trade development, export readiness and entrepreneurial training and development. Services are delivered by the agency and through partnerships with federal, state, local and private sector organizations. For more information call 954-357-6400.
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