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Florida Business Development Council FSMSDC provides support to Corporate Members and MBEs in the State of Florida.

The mission of the Florida Business Development Council (FBDC) (formerly the Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council) is to link corporate and government members with Small and Minority Business Enterprises to foster equity in business.

Meet some of the organizations joining us on the course. 👋SBEX brings suppliers and corporate partners together in hand-...
10/14/2026

Meet some of the organizations joining us on the course. 👋

SBEX brings suppliers and corporate partners together in hand-matched groups designed to create more time for real conversation.

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📍 Fort Myers

📅 November 19

🎟️ Full Matchmaking: $180

flbdc.org/golf

What used to require a crew, a production budget and weeks of work can increasingly begin with one person and one aftern...
10/14/2026

What used to require a crew, a production budget and weeks of work can increasingly begin with one person and one afternoon.

FBDC's Video, Imaging & Commercial Creation AI class goes beyond generating random clips.

Learn how to direct AI—developing concepts, shots, environments, spokespeople and commercial creative through a repeatable production workflow.

Key Takeaway: A true direction workflow for AI video creation.

Video, Imaging and Commercial Creation AI Class | Saturday, October 17, 2026
English @ 10:00 AM ET
Español @ 12:30 PM ET

flbdc.org/events

Great conversations, meaningful connections, and a little time on the greens! ⛳FBDC President & CEO Monica Cupid joined ...
10/13/2026

Great conversations, meaningful connections, and a little time on the greens! ⛳

FBDC President & CEO Monica Cupid joined business leaders, entrepreneurs, and corporate partners in Orlando for Go for the Greens 2026, a three-day experience focused on building relationships, sharing ideas, and creating opportunities for business growth.

Monica also had the opportunity to speak during the conference and connect with FBDC board and corporate members, including Travel + Leisure Co., Duke Energy, Moffitt Cancer Center, Amazon and other leaders committed to strengthening the business community.

From insightful discussions and networking to memorable moments on the golf course, the event reinforced the value of bringing businesses and decision-makers together to build partnerships that extend beyond the conference.

Thank you to Go for the Greens for creating a welcoming space where connections can grow into lasting opportunities!

Thank you to Albu & Associates, a Hole Sponsor of the Strategic Business Exchange (SBEX) Golf Experience!Their support h...
10/13/2026

Thank you to Albu & Associates, a Hole Sponsor of the Strategic Business Exchange (SBEX) Golf Experience!

Their support helps FBDC create opportunities for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and corporate partners to build strategic relationships, expand their networks, and make connections that can lead to new business and contracting opportunities.

Want to put your company in the room—and on the course—with professionals focused on business development, procurement, partnerships, and growth? Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

Sponsoring SBEX: Golf gives your organization an opportunity to:

• Increase brand visibility with Florida’s business community

• Connect with business owners, corporate professionals, and decision-makers

• Build relationships outside the traditional conference setting

• Demonstrate your investment in a stronger Florida business ecosystem

📅 November 19, 2026

📍 Fort Myers, Florida

🏌️ Register, sponsor, or learn more:

flbdc.org/golf

Thank you to Andvaris, a Hole Sponsor of the Strategic Business Exchange (SBEX) Golf Experience!Their support helps FBDC...
10/13/2026

Thank you to Andvaris, a Hole Sponsor of the Strategic Business Exchange (SBEX) Golf Experience!

Their support helps FBDC create opportunities for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and corporate partners to build strategic relationships, expand their networks, and make connections that can lead to new business and contracting opportunities.

Want to put your company in the room—and on the course—with professionals focused on business development, procurement, partnerships, and growth? Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

Sponsoring SBEX: Golf gives your organization an opportunity to:

• Increase brand visibility with Florida’s business community

• Connect with business owners, corporate professionals, and decision-makers

• Build relationships outside the traditional conference setting

• Demonstrate your investment in a stronger Florida business ecosystem

📅 November 19, 2026

📍 Fort Myers, Florida

🏌️ Register, sponsor, or learn more:

flbdc.org/golf

See what business events are happening this week across the FBDC network!Business opportunity and educational events Oct...
10/12/2026

See what business events are happening this week across the FBDC network!

Business opportunity and educational events October 12– October 17, 2026.

Get the full list of events on our website. Link in Bio.

📅 October 13 @ 2:00 PM ET (Virtual)
Georgia Business Council & FBDC | Corporate Connections: Travel + Leisure Co.
Contact your local Business Engagement Team (BET) member for admission. Find your local BET member at flbdc.org/bet

📅 October 16 (In-Person)
Tampa Business Club | Tampa Business Expo 2026
→ VIP EXPERIENCE | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM ET
→ Free Business Expo | 3:00 PM–7:00 PM ET

📅 October 17 (Virtual) | Featured Event
FBDC | A.I. Ready Florida: Series Class #6 Video, Imaging & Commercial Creation
→ In English @ 10:00 AM ET
→ En Español @ 12:30 AM ET

📅 October 6– November 5 | (In-Person) Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM ET
Turner Construction Company | Turner School of Construction Management

✈️ Notice: Register and attend an FBDC-hosted paid event, or make a donation and register (and attend) a free event, and you're entered. Active MBEs/SBEs get one bonus entry. Runs through October 31, winners announced the first week of November.

Event details subject to change. Please confirm details directly with organizers before attending.

Follow for events, business development programs, certification info, and more!

Thank you to Southwest Airlines, a Prize Sponsor of the Strategic Business Exchange (SBEX) Golf Experience!Their support...
10/12/2026

Thank you to Southwest Airlines, a Prize Sponsor of the Strategic Business Exchange (SBEX) Golf Experience!

Their support helps FBDC create opportunities for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and corporate partners to build strategic relationships, expand their networks, and make connections that can lead to new business and contracting opportunities.

Want to put your company in the room—and on the course—with professionals focused on business development, procurement, partnerships, and growth? Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

Sponsoring SBEX: Golf gives your organization an opportunity to:

• Increase brand visibility with Florida’s business community

• Connect with business owners, corporate professionals, and decision-makers

• Build relationships outside the traditional conference setting

• Demonstrate your investment in a stronger Florida business ecosystem

📅 November 19, 2026

📍 Fort Myers, Florida

🏌️ Register, sponsor, or learn more:

flbdc.org/golf

Thank you to Display America, a Hole Sponsor of the Strategic Business Exchange (SBEX) Golf Experience!Their support hel...
10/11/2026

Thank you to Display America, a Hole Sponsor of the Strategic Business Exchange (SBEX) Golf Experience!

Their support helps FBDC create opportunities for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and corporate partners to build strategic relationships, expand their networks, and make connections that can lead to new business and contracting opportunities.

Want to put your company in the room—and on the course—with professionals focused on business development, procurement, partnerships, and growth? Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

Sponsoring SBEX: Golf gives your organization an opportunity to:

• Increase brand visibility with Florida’s business community

• Connect with business owners, corporate professionals, and decision-makers

• Build relationships outside the traditional conference setting

• Demonstrate your investment in a stronger Florida business ecosystem

📅 November 19, 2026

📍 Fort Myers, Florida

🏌️ Register, sponsor, or learn more:

flbdc.org/golf

Thank you to Element of Change, a Networking Sponsor of the Strategic Business Exchange (SBEX) Golf Experience!Their sup...
10/10/2026

Thank you to Element of Change, a Networking Sponsor of the Strategic Business Exchange (SBEX) Golf Experience!

Their support helps FBDC create opportunities for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and corporate partners to build strategic relationships, expand their networks, and make connections that can lead to new business and contracting opportunities.

Want to put your company in the room—and on the course—with professionals focused on business development, procurement, partnerships, and growth? Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

Sponsoring SBEX: Golf gives your organization an opportunity to:

• Increase brand visibility with Florida’s business community

• Connect with business owners, corporate professionals, and decision-makers

• Build relationships outside the traditional conference setting

• Demonstrate your investment in a stronger Florida business ecosystem

📅 November 19, 2026

📍 Fort Myers, Florida

🏌️ Register, sponsor, or learn more:

flbdc.org/golf

FBDC President & CEO Monica Cupid is headed to the RISE 2026 Conference!Join Monica during the Keynote Luncheon as she c...
10/08/2026

FBDC President & CEO Monica Cupid is headed to the RISE 2026 Conference!

Join Monica during the Keynote Luncheon as she connects with business leaders, buyers and suppliers at an event built around creating real business opportunities.

RISE 2026 brings together organizations from across the Tampa Bay region to help businesses:

✦ Learn how to do business with major organizations including Tampa International Airport, Hillsborough County, TECO, Tampa Sports Authority, Ryan Companies, Skanska, Moffitt Cancer Center, Suncoast Credit Union, HART, Hillsborough County Public Schools and more.

✦ Find suppliers and business resources in HR and payroll, IT and AI, accounting, printing, insurance, catering, legal services and other essential business functions.

✦ Build B2B connections that can lead to contracts with banks, construction companies, government agencies and other organizations looking to expand their business networks.

📅 October 30, 2026
🍽️ Keynote Luncheon | 12:15–1:15 PM ET
📍 Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore | Tampa, FL
Ready to make your next business connection? Register at gqr.sh/6zGd and join Monica at RISE 2026.

Address

9499 NE 2nd Avenue, Ste 201
Miami Shores, FL
33138

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(305) 762-6151

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