7a – 10a (Grand Ballroom) | Exhibitors Set Up

UF EMPLOYEES ONLY: Learn vital information about working with suppliers.

• • 8a – 8:25a | Disbursements (Supplier Maintenance) | Supplier Onboarding 101 
  • 8:30a – 8:55a | Procurement | Procurement 101 (Express) 
  • 9a – 9:25a | Disbursements | Invoicing
  • 9:30a – 9:55a | Print & Mail Services | How UF Print & Mail Services Keeps Campus Connected
  • 10a – 10:55a |  Business Services/Event Permitting | On-Campus Catering & Event Permitting 

10a – 10:45a | Recognize Sponsors

Servicing the business community is truly a collaborative effort! We want to recognize our sponsors for their support in helping businesses be successful in working with UF.

11a – 2p | Trade Fair 

UF employees will attend to meet businesses and other exhibitors. There will be exhibitors across various industries that service the institution. Exhibitors include:

• • Business owners (interested in working with UF employees, current UF suppliers, or contracted suppliers)
  • UF Contracted Suppliers
  • Agencies (local, state, federal)
  • Large businesses (with subcontracting opportunities)
  • UF-approved caterers will be exhibiting and providing samples of their menus
    

1p – 4p | Workshops

Businesses: Learn vital information related to working with UF

• • 1p – 1:45p | Working with UF (Construction) 
    • UF Procurement 
    • UF Planning Design & Construction 
    • UF Facilities Services (Operations) 
    • UF Facilities Services (Grounds)
    • UF IFAS Facilities & Operations
    • UF Recreational Sports
  • 1p – 1:45p | Working with UF (Non-Construction) 
    
    • UF Procurement
    • UF Facilities Services (Building Services)
    • UF Advancement
    • UF Bookstore
    • UF Student Engagement
  • 2p – 2:45p | How to Do Business with UF (Caterers)
    • Business Services
  • 2p – 2:45p | Access to Resources to Help Your Small Business 
    • U.S. Small Business Administration
    • Florida Department of Transportation: DBE Specialized Development Program
    • Small Business Development Center 
  • 3p – 3:45p | Insurance Requirements 
    • UF Environmental Health and Safety
  • 3p – 4p | Becoming a Certified Small Business 
        3p – 3:35 | State/Federal Agencies
    
    • U.S. Small Business Administration 
    • Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council (FSMSDC)
    • Florida Department of Transportation: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (DBE)
    • Women’s Business Enterprise Council of Florida (WBEC- Florida)
    • U.S. Small Business Administration 
    • Department of Management Services: Office of Supplier Development 

                        3:40p – 4p | Local Agencies

• • • Alachua County
    • City of Ocala 
    • City of Gainesville