Hillsborough County, Fla. (Nov. 4, 2024) - Hillsborough County's popular VendorConnect event returns on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Business opportunities are everywhere; you just have to know where to look. Hillsborough County's Minority/Women and Small Business Enterprise (MBE/SBE) Programs are offering a VendorConnect tradeshow for minority-owned, women-owned, and small businesses to network and learn how to do business with Hillsborough County.
Minority and small business owners can pre-register at HCFL.Gov/MWSBE.
What to expect:
- Learn about upcoming procurement needs for multiple Hillsborough County departments and agencies
- Connect one-on-one with key representatives at exhibitor booths
- Network with other businesses representing a large variety of local industries
- Discover how to register with the Hillsborough County MBE/SBE programs
Mini-workshop topics include:
- Certified with Hillsborough County: What's Next?
- Subcontracting and Bidding with Hillsborough County 101
Hillsborough County has targeted programs to help minority/women-owned and small businesses flourish. Find resources, access business opportunities, and enroll in training.
Minority Business Certification and Small Business Registration services are provided at no cost to business owners.
Hillsborough County VendorConnect
Who: Hillsborough County Minority/Women and Small Business Enterprise (MBE/SBE) Programs
Where: Higgins Hall, 5225 N. Himes Ave., Tampa, FL 33614
When: 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 7
Cost: Free