SFMSDC Announces FIU Vendor Opportunity PowerNet on August 19 at FIU Biscayne Bay Campus in Miami FL
Meet One-on-One With FIU's Purchasing Team
(firmenpresse) - MIAMI, FL -- (Marketwired) -- 08/14/15 -- The Southern Florida Minority Supplier Development Council (), also known as the Gateway Council, is inviting the minority business community of South Florida to attend the Florida International University (FIU) Vendor Opportunity PowerNet on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at FIU Biscayne Bay Campus located on 3000 NE 151 Street, Miami FL 33181.
The FIU Vendor Opportunity PowerNet starts at 8:30am and is a free event. During the FIU Vendor Opportunity PowerNet, attendees will be able to learn about all the commodities FIU is purchasing and they will be able to meet with FIU's purchasing team. A list of some of the Goods and Services FIU is purchasing are listed here:
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at FIU will be in attendance to present a workshop, along with providing a 1 on 1 business consultation to the participants. provides a team of highly knowledgeable business consultants to offer confidential, no-cost advising to entrepreneurs and business owners looking to grow.
Pursuant to FIU's policy and guidelines, the Small and Minority Business Program (S/MBP) is responsible for ensuring equal opportunities in business contracting for all small business enterprises (SBE), including disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE), women-owned business enterprises (WBE), HubZone business enterprises and disabled veterans business enterprises (DVBE).
Beatrice Louissaint, President & CEO with SFMSDC encourages MBEs and other Minority Business Owners planning to attend the PowerNet to do some research about the University prior to the event and be prepared to connect with FIU's purchasing team. "Do some research, and be ready to talk about your company's good and services, and how they can help meet FIU's procurement needs," Mrs. Louissaint said.
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For any questions regarding this event, please contact the Southern Florida Minority Supplier Development Council (SFMSDC) at 305-762-6151 or visit
Florida International University is recognized as a Carnegie engaged university. It is a public research university with colleges and schools that offers more than 180 bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs in fields such as engineering, computer science, international relations, architecture, law and medicine. As one of South Florida's anchor institutions, FIU contributes $8.9 billion each year to the local economy. For more information about FIU, visit .
The mission of the Southern Florida Minority Supplier Development Council is to link Corporations and Government Agencies with Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) to foster business development and expansion. Visit to learn about MBE Certification.
The S/MBP serves as a liaison between the University and the small and minority business community, with the goal of increasing utilization of S/MBE's and maintaining diversity in the supplier and contractor base at Florida International University.
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