March 14, 2017
The District 1 Business Council invites you to attend a session tomorrow, March 15, from 9 to 11 a.m. to learn about business opportunities with the University of Florida from Keynote Speaker Kathey Porter, Director of The Small
Business & Vendor Diversity Relations Division of the University of Florida. This event will be held at the UF Eastside Campus at 20146 Waldo Rd.
The Small Business & Vendor Diversity Relations Division (SBVDR) is responsible for overseeing the University’s Supplier Diversity Program which focuses on ensuring equal access for Small/HUB Zone/Minority/Small Disadvantaged/Veteran/Service- Disabled Veteran/& Women-Owned businesses, by providing them equal opportunity to compete for procurement and contracting opportunities at the University. The division works with the various colleges and departments at the University to increase awareness and to help identify opportunities for small businesses. The office endeavors to seek out, identify and utilize a diverse supply of qualified vendors interested in providing the many services and products required by the University. Click here to register.