UF Business Development Workshops is a comprehensive monthly program designed to give small business owners the tools needed to become a successful vendor for UF. Conducted by UF departments, project managers and industry professionals, these workshops help businesses learn how to:
- CONNECT – to the various area resources that can help your business.
- ENGAGE – with our programs and event.
- BUY – learn what items we buy and how we buy them.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE*
Times: 9am-11am
Location: ESSIE Building 1604 – Rm 105
(2100 NE Waldo Road Gainesville, FL 32609)
UF Planning, Design & Construction
Topic: Applications & Interviews – Understanding & Responding to Solicitations
Date: Thursday, January 26th
UF Procurement
Topic: Understanding the Contracting Process at UF
Date: Thursday, February 23rd
Small Business Administration of North Florida/ Dept. of Labor
Topic: Understanding Employee Issues that Impact Small Businesses
(Labor Issues Service Contract Act, Davis-Bacon and Fair Labor Standards Acts)
Date: Thursday, March 23rd
State of Florida – Office of Supplier Diversity
Topic: Doing Business in Florida/ Becoming a Certified Vendor
Date: Thursday, April 20th
Renasant Bank
Topic: Financial Resources for Small Businesses
Date: Thursday, May 25th
UF Planning, Design & Construction
Topic: Entrepreneurial Resources in Gainesville
Date: Thursday, June 22nd
UF Small Business & Vendor Diversity Relations
Topic: How Small Businesses can “Connect. Engage. Buy” at UF
Date: Thursday, July 27th
UF Business Services
Topic: Understanding UF’s Catering Program
Date: Thursday, August 24th
Small Business Administration of North Florida/ Dept. of Labor
Topic: Understanding Employee Issues that Impact Small Businesses
(Labor Issues Service Contract Act, Davis-Bacon and Fair Labor Standards Acts)
Date: Thursday, September 21st
State of Florida – Office of Supplier Diversity
Topic: Doing Business in Florida/ Becoming a Certified Vendor
Date: Thursday, September 28th
Gonzalo Law, LLC
Topic: Legal Issues for Small Businesses
Date: Thursday, October 26th
UF Small Business & Vendor Diversity Relations
Topic: How Small Businesses can “Connect. Engage. Buy” at UF
Date: Thursday, November 16th
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Date: Thursday, December 14th
*Dates & topics may change at discretion of SBVDR