We Made BIG Changes
As we prepare to bring you new and fresh opportunities in 2023, we have exciting news: Our Annual Business Expo is now the Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council’s Minority Business Conference. Our dedication to minority business enterprises’ growth and development inspired the name change and a new direction.
As always, we will continue to foster equity in business with the same excellent quality of service we have provided since 1975.
2023 Minority Business Conference
Digital Showguide
Gain increased exposure to a targeted audience by advertising in the Annual FSMSDC Minority Business Conference Digital Showguide. This is the most-read publication of the event, and is frequently referenced well afterward.
Power Up Your Business Goals
The Minority Business Conference (formerly Business Expo) is the premier event in Florida for growth-oriented minority businesses to connect with buyers and key decision-makers. As the Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council’s largest annual event, it draws business leaders from across Florida and the nation. The Minority Business Conference brings together a unique cross-section of minority entrepreneurs, large corporations and government agencies to create new relationships, ventures and opportunities for growth. This year’s theme is POWER UP! Innovation, Synergy, Strategy.
The Minority Business Conference includes a motivational keynote speaker, hundreds of business matchmaker appointments, power-packed workshops, industry group sessions, MasterClasses, and much more.


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Venue
NSU Levan Center of Innovation
Alvin Sherman Library, 5th Floor
3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd
Davie, Florida 33314
Why Attend
- Gain insight, best practices and ideas from business experts and industry leaders
- Uncover potential business and strategic alliance partners
- Connect with successful minority business owners
- Meet one-on-one with corporate buying decision-makers
- Take part in two days of power-packed networking
- Get inspired and learn about the latest industry trends
- Learn best practices from highly successful peers
Bringing the Best Together
The Minority Business Conference (formerly Business Expo) is the largest minority business event in Florida. As the Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council’s premier annual event, it draws business leaders from across Florida and the nation. The Minority Business Conference brings together a unique cross-section of minority entrepreneurs, large corporations and government agencies to create new relationships, ventures and opportunities for growth. This year’s theme is POWER UP!: Innovation, Synergy, Strategy
The Minority Business Conference features a motivational keynote speaker, hundreds of business appointments, power-packed workshops, industry group sessions, MasterClasses, Business Makeovers, special events and much more.




Who Attends
- Business Owners
- Presidents and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)
- Vice Presidents
- Chief Financial Officers (CFOs)
- Chief Operating Officers (COOs)
- Directors
- Chairpersons
- Senior Executives
- Procurement Officers
- Government Officials
- Business Consultants
- Sales Executives

2023 Minority Business Conference
Digital Showguide
Gain increased exposure to a targeted audience by advertising in the Annual FSMSDC Minority Business Conference Digital Showguide. This is the most-read publication of the event, and is frequently referenced well afterward.
Event Guides and FAQs
Buyer & Supplier B2B Trade Fair
Virtual Interactive Business Trade Fair
The Trade Fair brings together minority entrepreneurs, large corporations and government agencies to create new relationships, ventures and opportunities for growth.
Power-packed Workshops, MasterClasses and Special Event
Reach Your Business Goals
- Gain insight, best practices and ideas from leading business experts
- Uncover potential business and strategic alliances
- Connect with successful minority business owners
Loan-A-Thon
Meet One-on-One with bankers and alternative lenders
What Past Participants Are Saying
Event
Testimonials
Meet Our 2021 Speakers

Emmitt Smith
Co-Chairman
Gold Jacket, LLC

Cris Carter
Co-Chairman
Gold Jacket, LLC

Jorge A. Plasencia
Chairman & CEO
Republica Havas

Pegine Echevarria
Life Coach & CEO
Team Pegine

Julius Davis
Principal Owner
VoltAir Consulting Engineers

Abel Herrera
President & CEO
IT Data Solutions
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