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 Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS)

2:00p – 2:45p | Working with UF: Non-Construction 

• UF Health Strategic Sourcing
• University Athletic Association
• UF Bookstore
• UF Student Engagement

3:00p – 3:45p | Becoming a Certified Small Business

• Small Business Administration
• Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council (FSMSDC)
• FDOT DBE Business Services
• 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)