Thursday, March 11, 2010
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. REGISTRATION
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. EXHIBITOR REGISTRAION & SET-UP

FLORIDA ASSOCIATION MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE OFFICIALS (FAMBEO) WORKSHOPS & GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

9:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES FOR S/MBEs
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. RETURN ON INVESTMENT FOR SUPPLIER DIVERSITY
Noon -1:20 pm LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
1:30 p.m. - 2: 30 p.m. SBA PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INCLUDING STIMULUS FUNDS, ARRA AND 8(a)
2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN THE GOLF INDUSTRY
3:50 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.

CAPITAL ACCESS: THE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGE

12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. CVS CAREMARK BUSINESS BUILDING SESSION

Join CVS Caremark as they continue to expand their opportunities to work with Diverse Suppliers. Suppliers will have the opportunity to hear presentations on how to do business with CVS Caremark in the Non-Merchandising areas, and Suppliers will also have the opportunity to have direct interaction with key CVS Caremark staff members.

Friday, March 12, 2010
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. REGISTRATION
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. HOW TO ACHIEVE COMPANY GROWTH THROUGH INNOVATION
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

PURCHASING TRENDS AND ISSUES
9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. BEST PRACTICES IN SUPPLIER DIVERSITY
9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS WORKSHOP

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. DOING BUSINESS IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL AND HEALTHCARE INDUSTRIES
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

BUSINESS AT THE SPEED OF “CLICK”

10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. FINANCING YOUR BUSINESS GROWTH
10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. THE BUSINESS OF ENTERTAINMENT
10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. HOW TO DO BUSINESS WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

GROWTH INDUSTRIES: ENERGY, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND MANUFACTURING, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, IT AND MARKETING

10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOP
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. LUNCHEON
1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m . TRADE SHOW
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. EXHIBITOR BREAKDOWN
* Schedule subject to change*