MWSBE Academies
Minority, Women, & Small Business Entreprise (MWSBE) Academies are designed specifically for certified businesses to maximize their competitiveness. Don’t miss these upcoming academies, offered in cooperation with the FAMU Small Business Development Center, Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce, Capital City Chamber of Commerce, CareerSource, and Wells Fargo Bank.
All classes are hosted at the Office of Economic Vitality, 315 S. Calhoun St. (Bank of America Building), 4th Floor.
February 12, 2018 | 11:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Business Financial Literacy Toolbox in cooperation with Wells Fargo Bank.
February 15, 2018 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Bid Sync: It’s a New Day for City Procurement in cooperation with City of Tallahassee Purchasing Office
March 8, 2018 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
MWSBE Certifications: Harnessing Opportunity
March 28, 2018 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Blueprint 2020: Introduction to Procurement Opportunities for MWSBEs: in cooperation with the Blueprint Office.
April 9, 2018 | 11:00 am – 1:00 p.m.
Identifying and Managing Human Capital for Business Success in cooperation with CareerSource
April 12, 2018 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Fundamentals: Record Keeping, Certifications, Bid Estimating, Accounting in cooperation with the FAMU Small Business Development Center
For more information about MWSBE Academies or certification process, contact OEV Deputy Director Darryl Jones.
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