FRMBC
The Council provides turnkey value-added services to benefit Members and Affiliates during the procurement and contracting process - from identifying potential matches, to sponsoring meetings, to giving technical assistance for readiness. Our services, programs, and events center on these themes - RELATIONSHIPS, MARKET ACCESS, AND CAPACITY BUILDING .
CERTIFICATION
Certification of companies that are at least 51% ethnic minority-owned
SFMSDC e-PROCUREMENT PORTAL SYSTEM
Online posting of RFQs & RFPs
Automatic e-mail notification to matching MBEs (supplier) per the Corporation's (buyer) selection from the SFMSDC database
Submit bids online or initiate a request for collaboration with other MBE companies
Reverse auction
LOANS
Expansion of capital loans to certified MBEs through the NMSDC's Business Consortium Fund. Log on to www.bcfcapital.com for more information.
TRAINING
Training and assistance in developing, implementing and improving the effectiveness of supplier diversity programs
Executive training for MBEs at the Kellogg School of Business at Northwestern University and Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College
ANNUAL BUSINESS EXPO
Florida's largest minority business event
MBEs showcase their products to Corporate buyers
Corporate purchasers develop new partnerships
Educational opportunities and social gatherings at a two-day event
MATCHMAKERS
Corporate sponsored open house for MBEs
Vendors present to procurement managers
DEVELOP-A-VENDOR
Creates a "big brother" mentoring relationship between a major corporation and an MBE for a defined period of time
VENDOR ENDORSEMENT
A written recommendation by an SFMSDC Corporate member about the credibility of products and services of a certified minority-owned business
QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
The Connection, published quarterly, identifies market players, trends and opportunities that are vital to success.
AWARDS AND SOCIAL EVENTS
Invaluable relationship-building forums
Annual Awards Gala, Golf Classic, Family Fun Day Picnic, and Holiday Party and other networking events
MENTOR PROTÉGÉ PROGRAM
SFMSDC’s Partners in Business Progress Mentor Protégé Program matches emerging minority-owned companies with large corporations to assist them in gaining the tools and techniques to improve their operations, gain more customers and accelerate growth.
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
SFMSDC’s Internship Program matches Florida International University students with minority businesses to assist them with specific projects.
INTERNATIONAL TRADE PROGRAM
SFMSDC’s International Trade Program trains “new to export” and “new to market” Minority Business Enterprises to prepare them for international trade opportunities.
