About The FSMSDC Minority Business Conference
The Minority Business Conference (formerly Business Expo) is the premier event in Florida for minority businesses to connect with buyers and key decision makers to grow. 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.
The Minority Business Conference features a motivational keynote speaker, hundreds of business matchmaker appointments, power-packed workshops and much more.
This year's theme is Connect. Collaborate. Succeed.
The Minority Business Conference features a motivational keynote speaker, business appointments, power-packed workshops 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 Executive Officers
- Diversity Managers
- Educational Institutions
- PR Firms
- Payroll Agencies
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Specialists
- Contractors
- Suppliers
- Technology Companies
- Bankers
- Distributors
- Manufacturers
- Food & Service Providers
- Printers
- Staffing Agencies
- Shipping Companies
- Editors
- Accountants
- Cleaning Companies
- CRM Development
- Marketing Agencies
- Lawyers
- Travel Agencies
- Wholesalers
- And anyone interested in business growth!
Why Attend?
- Meet One-on-One with corporate buying decision-makers
- MBE-to-MBE meet-ups
- Gain insight, best practices and ideas from leading business experts and industry leaders
- Uncover potential business and strategic alliance partners
- Connect with successful minority business owners
- Take part in two days of business networking
- Get inspired and learn about the latest industry trends
- Learn best practices from peers that have gained great success within the network
About FSMSDC
The FSMSDC was founded in 1975 by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Miami Progress Foundation for the purpose of fostering the development of minority-owned businesses throughout South Florida. Central to our mission is the principle that networks and relationships among and between minority businesses and corporate and government buyers build businesses. The Council's main function is to register and certify minority-owned businesses. The process ensures that these businesses are 51% minority-owned and operated in accordance with the guidelines set by the National Minority Supplier Development Council. The FSMSDC is one of 23 regional councils affiliated with the NMSDC. In order to more effectively carry out its mission, the FSMSDC provides support to corporate members and MBE affiliates from our headquarters in Miami as well as key locations throughout the state of Florida. Our service area includes the entire state of Florida.
