DATE: July 17, 2015
MEDIA CONTACT: Jasmine Jones, Office of Economic and Small Business Development
PHONE: 954-357-6400
BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) invites you to get up close and personal with buyers from Broward County's various agencies at its second annual Certified Agency Buyers (CAB) Reverse Trade Show. This popular theme is part of the 2015 Business Development Workshop Series, the annual FREE program focused on developing, creating capacity and providing resources to small businesses. The CAB Trade Show has been rescheduled from Saturday, August 1st to Saturday, August 15th from 10:30AM to Noon in the Multi-Purpose Room at the South Regional / Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines.
During this event, entrepreneurs and business owners can network person-to-person with the Broward County staff directly responsible for procuring goods and services for their respective agencies. Participating agencies include Parks and Recreation, Port Everglades, Purchasing and Transportation. Attendees are invited to bring business cards, brochures and/or product samples and be prepared to discuss the benefits of their products or service offerings and to learn about upcoming opportunities from the CABs.
"The CAB Reverse Trade Show provides the perfect opportunity for small businesses to mix and mingle with the procurement gatekeepers," said OESBD Director Sandy-Michael E. McDonald. "This event can be the catalyst for firms that simply need to get their products and services in front of the right people to create relationships that can be potentially win-win for all parties."
TIP: Broward County is Buying! OESBD is looking to recruit new vendors for certification in the County's small business programs. Visit Broward.org/EconDev to view a targeted list of goods and services the County historically procures and increase your access by certifying your existing business.
This event is free and open to the public; pre-registration is strongly recommended. To register online, visit Eventbrite.com. For additional information on the 2015 Business Development workshop series, contact the Office of Economic and Small Business Development at 954-357-6400,econdevinfo@broward.org, or visit Broward.org/EconDev. Individuals requiring accommodations in order to participate in a workshop must make a request prior to the scheduled workshop.
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 state, local and private sector organizations. The Office of Economic and Small Business Development promotes equal access to Broward County procurement opportunities for small business enterprises in local and federal small business programs, and helps position small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs to take advantage of opportunities, and grow their businesses beyond Broward. Call 954-357-6155 for more information or visitBroward.org/EconDev.
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