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 2024 Trade Fair Video
2024 Trade Fair
Thursday, May 30, 2024
9:00am - 12:00pm
Jones High School
Gymnasium
801 Rio Grande,
Orlando, FL 32805
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Thank you to all Attendees of the
2024 Annual MWBE / LDB / VBE Trade Fair!
See List of Attendees Trade Fair 2024
Thank You to the 2024 Exhibitors!
See List of Exhibitors Trade Fair 2024
Thank you to the 2024 Presenters!!
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Time
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Room
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2024 Trade Fair Workshops
Title & Description
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Presenter(s)
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9:30-10:15 AM
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06-114
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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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9:30-10:15 AM
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06-127
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Developing a Resilient Trusted Diverse Ecosystem – Gain valuable insights into optimizing talents, navigating relational versus transactional dynamics, and enhancing your competitive advantage, growth, and profitability while foresting a collaborative ecosystem.
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Ana Maria Lowry, President & CEO
A & P International, Inc.
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10:15-11:00 AM
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06-146
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Tips, Tools & Techniques for Loan Readiness - Orlando MBDA Business Center-operated by 3D Strategic Management, Inc. presents tools and techniques to expand your business!
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Tiffany McCauley Bridges, Director
Orlando MBDA Business Center
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10:15-11:00 AM
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06-127
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Pathways to Profit – How to grow your business through strategic alliances and teaming agreements as a corporate development strategy.
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Dr. Lena Graham-Morris, Chair of Horus Academy
Horus Construction Services, Inc.
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11:00-12:00 PM
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06-114
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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
Dr. Joycelyn Henson, Sr. Administrator
Sara Lundy, Administrator
Aaron Smith, Sr. Specialist
Orange County Public Schools
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