The Office of Business Opportunity (OBO) hosts an annual MWBE/LDB/VBE Trade Fair each year.
The annual event offers a forum for attendees to meet and network with contractors and others firms that are bidding on and/or working on OCPS projects. Local minority business support organizations, such as the African American and Hispanic Chambers, Black Business Investment (BBIF) and Prospera formerly (HBIF), and the Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council (FSMSDC) among others are also exhibitors at the event; providing current information about their programs and services provided to support minority, veterans and small businesses.
During the event, mini workshops are made available to the attendees on various subjects to provide practical information to help vendors to do business with the district.
Based on responses from attendees and the overall attendance, the annual event continues to be a local favorite of the minority, veterans and small business construction and goods and services community for the opportunities provided as well as the location and duration. Although, officially hosted by the Office of Business Opportunity, the event owes its success to the participation and support of the contractors and district staff. Watch 2023 Trade Fair Video
2023 Trade Fair
Thursday, June 22, 2023
9:00am - 12:00pm
Westridge Middle School
Gymnasium
3800 W. Oak Ridge Rd,
Orlando, FL 32809
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Thank you to all Attendees of the
2023 Annual MWBE / LDB / VBE Trade Fair!
See List of Attendees Trade Fair 2023
Thank You to the 2023 Exhibitors!
See List of Exhibitors Trade Fair 2023
Thank you to the 2023 Presenters!!
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Time
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Room
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2023 Trade Fair Workshops
Title & Description
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Presenter(s)
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9:15-10:00 AM
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P-2
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Understanding OCPS Specifications & Requirements - This workshop covers the general terms and conditions included on OCPS bid documents and purchase orders.
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Tonya Page Batson, Assistant Director
Orange County Public Schools
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9:15-10:00 AM
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P-3
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Empowering Your Business with AI Software: A Strategic Approach - Orlando MBDA Business Center-operated by 3D Strategic Management, Inc. presents tools and techniques to expand your business! Join us to learn how to leverage Artificial Intelligence Software.
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Marcel Brown, Business Development Specialist
3D Strategic Management, Inc.
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10:15-11:00 AM
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P-5
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Corporate Development_The Entreprenista - Understanding how to develop your corporate identity and translate into marketing and sales revenue for your business.
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Lena Graham-Morris, Vice-President
Horus Construction Services, Inc.
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10:15-11:00 AM
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P-2
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Doing Business with OCPS - Learn OCPS Opportunities & Processes. This workshop is intended to provide information to help businesses successfully prepare and pursue district opportunities.
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William "Ed" Ames, Director
Brian Amberg, Administrator
Aaron Smith, Senior Specialist
Orange County Public Schools
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11:00-12:00 PM
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P-5
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Panel Discussion-Facilities Construction Services - Open discussion with AE’s & CM’s and Orange County Public Schools Facilities Construction Staff.
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Joycelyn Henson, Senior Administrator
Rory Salimbene, Chief Facilities Officer
Orange County Public Schools
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SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 TRADE FAIR SPONSORS
HORUS
SkyBuilders
Archis
AJ Flooring
SPECIAL Thanks to the OCPS
Construction & Facilities Services Team!
Facilities & Maintenance Services Team!
Procurement Services Team!