2024 Agenda
8:00a – 10:00a (Grand Ballroom) | Exhibitors Set Up
*** NEW | UF EMPLOYEES ONLY: Learn vital information about working with suppliers.
(Reitz Union Meeting Rooms: TBD)
- 9:00a – 9:25a | UF Procurement
- 9:30a – 9:55a | UF Disbursements
- 10:00a – 10:25a | UF Business Services/Event Permitting
- 10:30a – 10:55a | UF Central Conflicts of Interests Program
10:00a – 10:45a (Grand Ballroom) | Recognize Sponsors
Servicing the small business community is truly a collaborative effort! We want to recognize our sponsors for their support in helping small businesses be successful in working with UF.
11:00a – 1:00p (Grand Ballroom) | Trade Fair
UF employees will attend to meet small businesses and other exhibitors. There will be exhibitors across various industries that service the institution. Exhibitors include:
- Small business owners (interested in working with UF employees, current UF suppliers, or contracted suppliers)
- Agencies (local, state, federal)
- Large businesses (with subcontracting opportunities)
- UF Approved Caterers will be exhibiting and providing samples of their menus
2:00p – 4:00p | Workshops
Small Businesses: Learn vital information about working with UF.
(Reitz Union Meeting Rooms: TBD)
2:00p – 2:45p | Working with UF: Construction
- UF Procurement
- UF Planning, Design, & Construction
- UF Facilities Services (Operations)
- UF Advancement
- UF Housing
- UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS)
- UF Health Design & Construction Services
2:00p – 2:45p | Working with UF: Non-Construction
- UF Health Strategic Sourcing
- University Athletic Association
- UF Advancement
- UF Bookstore
- UF Student Engagement
3:00p – 3:45p | Becoming a Certified Small Business
- Small Business Administration
- Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council (FSMSDC)
- Alachua County
- City of Gainesville
- City of Ocala
3:00p – 3:45p | How to Do Business with UF (Caterers)
- UF Business Services (Food & Beverage Services)