The Broward Health Office of Supplier Diversity presents this free annual event in partnership with Women's Business Development Center and Southern Florida Minority Supplier Development Council. The open house will feature informative presentations and one-on-one networking opportunities.

The Office of Economic and Small Business Development presents this FREE three-part seminar to educate the Broward County business community on export opportunities. The second session features speakers Deborah B. Stern, Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, and Abby Martinez, J.P. Morgan Chase. Topics include Country Policies and Regulations. This series is presented in conjunction with Broward College and the Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce. For more information, please call 954-357-6400.

The U.S. Department of Commerce is organizing this trade mission to introduce U.S. firms to India's port and maritime technology market and to assist with export opportunities in this sector. Mission benefits include first-hand market information, meetings with government officials, and appointments with potential buyers, agents, distributors and joint venture partners. Fees and other requirements apply for participation. Mission recruitment concluded on November 18, 2011. For more information, e-mail or call 202-482-2833.

The Miami Herald is presenting this annual event which will feature panel discussions with business experts exploring how to finance business ideas, launching and growing a web-based business and seeking opportunities in international markets. Panelists include Frank Ununue, Goya Foods; Melissa Krinzman, Venture Architects; and Rafael Cruz of the Florida Small Business Development Center in Broward. Advance reservations are required for this event sponsored by FIU's Eugenio Pino and Family Global Entrepreneurship Center and the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship. There is a fee to attend this event, which includes continential breakfast and lunch.

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This business seminar is presented by the city of Plantation and will feature five presenters who will each discuss topics in their area of expertise.  Presenters include Grace Quevedo, Eleva Solutions and James F. Smith, Smith Business Advisors, LLC. Seating is limited. For more information and to RSVP, call 954-797-2768 or email. 

Business owners interested in contracting with Broward County can attend FREE two-hour seminars presented monthly by the Office of Economic and Small Business Development and the Purchasing Division. Learn the secrets of doing business with Broward County government while gaining valuable insight into the County's purchasing process and small business certification programs.

Americas Linkage, a program of Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, will be leading a business development mission to Peru. Export opportunites exist in this country for products and services in key industries such as air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, construction equipment, industrial chemicals, plastic materials and resins, and telecommunications equipment.  Early registration ends on February 17, 2012 and space is limited. Participation fees apply. For more information, call 305-350-7700.

Americas Linkage, a program of Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, will be leading a business development mission to Chile. Export opportunites exist in this country for products and services in key industries such as agriculture machinery and equipment, construction, energy, healthcare and safety and security.  Early registration ends on February 24, 2012 and space is limited. Participation fees apply. For more information, call 305-350-7700.