At the Connect and Grow Conference, we plan to invite 25+ local private and governmental agencies to have a booth available for the small, emerging, and minority companies to meet and speak directly to key procurement managers from these organizations. There will be exhibitors from Jacksonville governmental agencies, State of Florida, Universities, Hospitals, and other prominent businesses of North Florida.
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The Connect and Grow Conference will feature strong keynote speakers who will inspire and encourage every attendee. These individuals will share their journeys and obstacles they have faced along the way. Everyone will relate to one or more of their stories and be encouraged to keep pressing ahead.

The Connect and Grow Conference will also provide specialized educational classes that attendees can participate in. These classes include, but are not limited to:

• Basic Business Accounting and Financials
• Principles of Insurance
• Bonding Requirements
• Estimating and Bid Proposal Submission
• Marketing and Business Development
• Principles of Human Relations (HR)
• Certification is the Key to Participation
• Basic Business Law