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Organizations & Outreach Events

Florida Minority Supplier Development Council (FMSDC)
SPACE COAST CHAPTER Bi-monthly Breakfast Meeting, 8:30-10:30 AM
Date / Location / Registration at http://www.bsbac.org/FMSDC.htm

Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) at Brevard Community College (BCC) Roundtables & Clinics Schedule
 NEW VENTURE CLINICS (See dates below) ~ Registration is required ~ Seating is limited - please register early ~
 FREE ROUNDTABLES (See dates below) ~ Registration is required  ~ Seating is limited - please register early ~
 (Information/registration - call FSBDC at 321.433.5570 or 433.5572)
 Contact:  Sandy Pfrimmer, pfrimmers@brevardcc.edu  or register on-line at http://www.bcctraining.com

Small Business Programs at FIT
WOMEN'S NETWORKING (2nd Monday every month, 5:30-7:30 PM)
Contact:  dkermani@fit.edu
SPACE COAST TOWNHALL FOR TECHNOLOGISTS (TECH NET) (Monthly, 5:00-7:00 PM)
~ Registration is required  ~ Seating is limited - please register early ~
 Call the FSBDC at 321.433.5570 or 433.5572

VETERANS BUSINESS NETWORK OF CENTRAL FLORIDA (VET NET)
Brevard Community College Melbourne Campus
Meetings are held bi-monthly at specified locations
17 Mar, BCC Palm Bay Campus, 5:00-7:00 PM
12 May, TRDA Melbourne, 5:00-7:00 PM
 Program is free ~ Registration is required ~
 (Contact Gary Beckert at Gary@QualityU.com, 724.9875, or
Sandy Pfrimmer at pfrimmers@brevardcc.edu, 433.5570)

FOUNDERS FORUM AT CROWNE PLAZA MELBOURNE OCEANFRONT
 Meetings are held from 6:00-9:00 PM at the Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront
23 Mar, 18 May
Dinner Meetings are $35 with pre-registration ($20 for students) or $40 at the door
Meeting Schedule is at http://foundersforum.com/home/pages/MeetingSchedule.cfm
(Call the FSBDC at 321.433.5570 or 5572, e-mail info@foundersforum.com, or register online at:
https://www.foundersforum.com/home/pages/CalendarofEvents.cfm?action=RegisterLookup&event_id=21)

 TRDA BUSINESS INNOVATION CENTER
PROJECT LIFT-OFF ~ Professional assistance program for early-stage entrepreneurs
Roadmap to Success Workshop Series, (17) Feb thru 24 Mar, 7:00-9:00 PM
 (For information contact Bonnie O'Regan at 321.872.1050, Ext 107 or e-mail boregan@trda.org)
(Center Information at http://www.trda.org)

ALLIANCE OF SUPPLIER DIVERSITY PROFESSIONALS, INC. (ASDP)
For information visit http://www.asdp.us

University of Central Florida (UCF) Small Business
Development Center Seminar Schedule
~ See Dates Below ~
 NEW VENTURE CLINICS ~ Registration is required ~ Seating is limited - please register early ~
 SPECIALTY TOPICS & TOOLS SERIES ~ Registration is required ~ Seating is limited - please register early ~
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING SERIES ~ Registration is required ~ Seating is limited - please register early ~
 STRATEGIC WORKSHOP SERIES ~ Registration is required ~ Seating is limited - please register early ~
Seminars will be held at the Disney Entrepreneur Center, 315 Robinson St, Suite 100, Orlando
(For seminar registration visit http://www.bus.ucf.edu/sbdc/registration.html)
 (For schedule information call the UCF SBDC at (407) 420-4850 or visit
http://www.bus.ucf.edu/sbdc/seminar_calendar.html)

GSA UPCOMING EVENTS & TRAINING Nationwide
(Information at http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/eventView.do)

SBA/U.S. Chamber of Commerce Matchmaking Events Nationwide
(Information at http://www.uschamber.com/events/matchmaking or call 888.387.2287)

SBA Florida Calendars of Events (Jacksonville & Miami Districts)
 (Information at http://www.sba.gov/calendar/states/florida.html)

U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar
(Information at http://www.uswomenschamber.com)

National Procurement Council Events Calendar
(Information at http://www.sblink.us/html/npc-regional-registrations.aspx)

SBIR / STTR Events Calendar
(Information at http://www.sbirworld.com/conferences/events.asp?mnuConf=2)

WNET Roundtables Calendar (WomenNet) Nationwide
 (Information at http://www.wnet.bz)

Hispanic Events Calendar (hispanicbusiness.com)
(Information at http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/community/calendar)

Boeing Business Basics Classes
The Boeing Building, 100 Boeing Way, Titusville, FL
 (For schedule information call Debbie Melvin at 321.867.7211 or e-mail  deborah.a.melvin@boeing.com)

2010

MARCH

FSBDC ROUNDTABLE ~ FRAUD PREVENTION FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
BCC Cocoa Campus, 11 Mar, 10:00-11:30 AM
(For information/registration call 321.433.5572 or e-mail pfrimmers@brevardcc.edu)

MARKETING BASICS ~ NEW VENTURE CLINIC
 UCF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
SBDC at UCF, Orlando, 14 Mar, 6:00-9:00 PM
~ Reservations are required  ~ Seating is limited - please register early ~
(For information/registration visit http://www.bus.ucf.edu/sbdc/registration.html)

SOCIAL MEDIA FOR THE SMALL BUSINESS OWNER
UCF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER SEMINAR
 Disney Entrepreneur Center, 315 E. Robinson Street, Suite 100, Orlando, 16 Mar, 6:00-9:00 PM
~ Reservations are required  ~ Seating is limited - please register early ~
(For information/registration visit http://www.bus.ucf.edu/sbdc/registration.html)

VET NET
 BCC Palm Bay Campus, 17 Mar, 5:00-7:00 PM
~ Reservations are required  ~ Seating is limited - please register early ~
(For information/registration call the FSBDC at 321.433.5570 or 433.5572)

SALES BASICS ~ NEW VENTURE CLINIC
 UCF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
SBDC at UCF, Orlando, 17 Mar, 6:00-9:00 PM
~ Reservations are required  ~ Seating is limited - please register early ~
(For information/registration visit http://www.bus.ucf.edu/sbdc/registration.html)

FINANCING BASICS ~ NEW VENTURE CLINIC
 UCF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
SBDC at UCF, Orlando, 18 Mar, 6:00-9:00 PM
~ Reservations are required  ~ Seating is limited - please register early ~
(For information/registration visit http://www.bus.ucf.edu/sbdc/registration.html)

FSBDC FREE BUSINESS DISASTER & CONTINUITY ASSISTANCE WORKSHOP
BCC Palm Bay Campus, 23 Mar, 8:00 AM - Noon
(For information/registration call 321.433.5572 or e-mail pfrimmers@brevardcc.edu)

FOUNDERS FORUM ~ MONEY MATTERS
 Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront, 23 Mar, 6:00-9:00 PM
(Call the FSBDC at 321.433.5570 or 5572, e-mail info@foundersforum.com, or register online at:
https://www.foundersforum.com/home/pages/CalendarofEvents.cfm?action=RegisterLookup&event_id=21)

FSBDC NEW VENTURE CLINIC
BCC Palm Bay Campus, 23 Mar, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
(For information/registration call 321.433.5572 or e-mail pfrimmers@brevardcc.edu)

e-STRATEGIES FOR SMALL BUSINESS ~ NEW WORKSHOP
 UCF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
SBDC at UCF, Orlando, 25 Mar, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
~ Reservations are required  ~ Seating is limited - please register early ~
(For information/registration visit http://www.bus.ucf.edu/sbdc/registration.html)

ULTIMATE BUSINESS PLAN
 UCF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER SEMINAR
Disney Entrepreneur Center, 315 E. Robinson Street, Suite 100, Orlando, 25 Mar, 6:00-9:00 PM
~ Reservations are required  ~ Seating is limited - please register early ~
(For information/registration visit http://www.bus.ucf.edu/sbdc/registration.html)

2010 DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE)
FORUM & BUSINESS MATCHMAKING EVENT
 Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C., 25 Mar
(For information/registration visit http://osdbu.dot.gov/conferences/index3-25.cfm)

QUICKBOOKS OVERVIEW
 UCF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER SEMINAR
 Disney Entrepreneur Center, 315 E. Robinson Street, Suite 100, Orlando, 31 Mar, 6:00-9:00 PM
~ Reservations are required  ~ Seating is limited - please register early ~
(For information/registration visit http://www.bus.ucf.edu/sbdc/registration.html)

APRIL

FSBDC ROUNDTABLE ~ TRADE SHOW TIPS
Melbourne Regional Chamber of Commerce, 6 Apr, 10:00 AM - Noon
(For information/registration call 321.433.5572 or e-mail pfrimmers@brevardcc.edu)

INTRODUCTION TO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT
 UCF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
 SBDC at UCF, Orlando, 6 Apr, 6:00-9:00 PM
~ Reservations are required  ~ Seating is limited - please register early ~
(For information/registration visit http://www.bus.ucf.edu/sbdc/registration.html)

FSBDC ROUNDTABLE ~ BANKING Q & A
Cocoa Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, 13 Apr, 10:00 AM - Noon
(For information/registration call 321.433.5572 or e-mail pfrimmers@brevardcc.edu)

GSA & MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULES
 UCF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
SBDC at UCF, Orlando, 13 Apr, 6:00-9:00 PM
~ Reservations are required  ~ Seating is limited - please register early ~
(For information/registration visit http://www.bus.ucf.edu/sbdc/registration.html)

FSBDC ROUNDTABLE ~ LINKED IN
BCC Palm Bay Campus, 15 Apr, 10:00 AM - Noon
(For information/registration call 321.433.5572 or e-mail pfrimmers@brevardcc.edu)

CONTRACTING WITH THE ARMY
 UCF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
SBDC at UCF, Orlando, 20 Apr, 6:00-9:00 PM
~ Reservations are required  ~ Seating is limited - please register early ~
(For information/registration visit http://www.bus.ucf.edu/sbdc/registration.html)

FSBDC ROUNDTABLE ~ FROM IDEA TO MARKETPLACE: HOW TO CREATE,
DISTRIBUTE, & SELL YOUR INVENTION
TRDA Melbourne, 21 Apr, 6:00-8:00 PM
(For information/registration call 321.433.5572 or e-mail pfrimmers@brevardcc.edu)

FSBDC NEW VENTURE CLINIC
BCC Titusville Campus, 22 Apr, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
(For information/registration call 321.433.5572 or e-mail pfrimmers@brevardcc.edu)

FSBDC ROUNDTABLE ~ INTERNATIONAL TRADE OVERVIEW
Melbourne Regional Chamber of Commerce, 27 Apr, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
(For information/registration call 321.433.5572 or e-mail pfrimmers@brevardcc.edu)

BIDS & PROPOSALS
 UCF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
SBDC at UCF, Orlando, 27 Apr, 6:00-9:00 PM
~ Reservations are required  ~ Seating is limited - please register early ~
(For information/registration visit http://www.bus.ucf.edu/sbdc/registration.html)

FSBDC ROUNDTABLE ~ HOW TO START A BUSINESS
Patrick Air Force Base Family Support Center, 29 Apr, 5:00-7:30 PM
(For information/registration call 321.433.5572 or e-mail pfrimmers@brevardcc.edu)

MAY

FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC PURCHASING OFFICERS (FAPPO)
43rd ANNUAL CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW
Orange County Convention Center, 3 May
 (For information/registration visit http://www.fappo.org/2010Tradeshow/exhibitors.asp)

GSA 16th ANNUAL TRAINING CONFERENCE & EXPO
 Orange County Convention Center West Concourse, 4-6 May
 (For information/registration visit http://www.expo.gsa.gov/index)

11th ANNUAL DEPT OF ENERGY SMALL BUSINESS CONFERENCE & EXPO
 Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, 10-12 May
 (For information/registration visit http://smallbusinessconference.energy.gov)

VET NET
 TRDA Melbourne, 12 May, 5:00-7:00 PM
~ Reservations are required  ~ Seating is limited - please register early ~
(For information/registration call the FSBDC at 321.433.5570 or 433.5572)

GREEN ENERGY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCE
 Tremont Grand Hotel, Baltimore, 12-13 May
 (For information/registration visit http://www.businessofgreen.com)

FOUNDERS FORUM ~ PRESIDENT'S PANEL
 Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront, 18 May, 6:00-9:00 PM
(Call the FSBDC at 321.433.5570 or 5572, e-mail info@foundersforum.com, or register online at:
https://www.foundersforum.com/home/pages/CalendarofEvents.cfm?action=RegisterLookup&event_id=21)

NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK 2010
 Washington, D.C., 23-25 May
(For information/registration call Dennis Byrne at 202.205.6567, or Cecelia Taylor at 202.401.3059; e-mail
dennis.byrne@sba.gov or cecelia.taylor@sba.gov; or visit http://www.nationalsmallbusinessweek.com)

JUNE

HURRICANE PARTY in conjunction with
MELBOURNE REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Location TBD, 1 Jun

2010 FLORIDA MINORITY COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT COALITION (FMCRC)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT
 Doubletree Hotel & Exhibit Center, Miami, 7-8 Jun
 (For information/registration visit http://www.mbrt.net/events/2010_FMCRC.pdf)

NATIONAL DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION (NDIA)
 TRAINING & SIMULATION INDUSTRY SYMPOSIUM (TSIS)
Renaissance Orlando Resort at Sea World, 9-10 Jun
 (For information/registration visit http://eweb.ndia.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?Site=ndia&Webcode=EventList)

SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES INDUSTRY CONFERENCE (SOFIC 2010)
Tampa Convention Center, 15-17 Jun
 (For information/registration visit http://www.ndia.org/meetings/0890/pages/default.aspx)

JULY

AUGUST

CANAVERAL PORT AUTHORITY REVERSE TRADE SHOW
 Port Canaveral, Date TBD
(For more information call Tara Leith at 321.783.7831 x243, e-mail tleith@portcanaveral.com, or visit
http://www.portcanaveral.com/community/calendar.php)

SEPTEMBER

UID FORUM ~ Unique Identification
 Hilton Orlando, 7-9 Sep
(For information/registration visit http://uidforum.com)

FSBDC 9th ANNUAL VETERANS CONFERENCE
 BCC King Center for Performing Arts, 15 Sep
(For information/registration call Victoria Peake at 321.433.5573 or Sandy Pfrimmer at 321.433.5570; or
e-mail peakev@brevardcc.edu or pfrimmers@brevardcc.edu)

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

2011

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