Supplier Diversity Digest: A newsletter from the Office of Supplier Diversity

October 2020

OSD Zooms into the Virtual World!

The Supplier Diversity Exchange networking events are now held virtually! The Supplier Diversity Exchange is an annual event hosted by the Office of Supplier Diversity and partners in various regions throughout the state. These events serve as an excellent forum for local small businesses to meet with state, federal, and local government representatives. The event also serves as a venue for government procurement representatives to share how small businesses can get involved in procurement opportunities. OSD invites you to join us at our upcoming virtual Supplier Diversity Exchanges.

Broward Supplier Diversity Exchange The next virtual stop for the Supplier Diversity Exchange is Broward on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Get first-hand information from local organizations located in Broward County and learn how to navigate the MyFloridaMarketPlace system. Click here for registration and details.

Tallahassee Supplier Diversity Exchange The last virtual stop of the year for the Supplier Diversity Exchange is in Tallahassee on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Click here for registration and details.

Provided by Veterans Florida Veterans’ natural leadership skills and self-motivation make them ideal entrepreneursand many are drawn to the structure and support systems that franchising offers. Veterans own one out of seven franchise businesses, accounting for over 66,000 franchises nationwide. The Veterans Florida Virtual Expo’s franchising panel features professionals with experience in buying and operating franchises and franchising their own companies. The latest edition of the Veterans Florida Power Play blog series has their takeaways on how veterans can get started and excel.

Small Business Snippets

MyFloridaMarketPlace Are you curious about what is involved in responding to a formal solicitation using MFMP Sourcing? Watch the newest addition to the MFMP TV YouTube channel for a quick video tutorial on this topic today!    Get Your Business Online “Just Google it!” You’ve heard the phrase before, but did you know that four out of five people use search engines to find local information like business hours and directions? Does your business information show up on Google? Find out more about ways small businesses can be found on google. Watch these free lessons to help your small business show up on Google Maps, try online advertising, and more.   Do Something Nice Day Did you know October 5, 2020, is, Do Something Nice Day? This is the perfect day for a small gesture that could go a long way.

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The content of this newsletter is intended to serve as informational only. It should not be construed as business advice or an endorsement of any particular organization by the Office of Supplier Diversity or the Florida Department of Management Services.