Did you know school districts BUY EVERYTHING?

• Interior Painting
• Audio Visual Equipment
• Fire Alarm Parts and Equipment
• Cyber Security Consulting
• Garbage and Recycling Services
• Elevator Preventative Maintenance
• Synthetic Track and Field for Osceola High School
• Boiler Maintenance and Repair Services
• Fuel
• Locksmith Contractor Services
• LP Gas Sales and Service

AND THAT IS JUST A FEW EXAMPLES

The Florida Association of Veteran Owned Businesses (FAVOB) is pleased to announce the first 2024 Virtual Professional Development Academy

This is an opportunity for Veteran Business Enterprises (VBEs) and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) to do business with school districts across the state of Florida.

Procurement and supplier diversity professionals from the Osceola and Hillsborough school districts will inform and provide needed insight into the procurement process teaching VBEs and SDVOSBs how to succeed as a supplier or provider of good and professional services. Invitations have been sent to procurement and supplier diversity representatives from the Orlando, Space Coast, Tampa, Jacksonville, and Pensacola school districts to participate.

This initiative is supported by the USF Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the and the Florida Office of Supplier Diversity, demonstrating our collective commitment to enhancing opportunities for veteran-owned businesses to THRIVE.

Featuring John Hoibraten, President of Blue Cord Professional Services, as a panelist at our event. With over 24 years in project management and a deep-rooted expertise in the construction industry, John has mastered everything from design-build projects to comprehensive development.

His commitment to excellence and military standards in his role, coupled with a rich background in cost estimating and quality control, make him a valuable asset to our panel. John, a licensed General Contractor and certified LEED Accredited Professional, is renowned for his ability to navigate complex projects with precision.

Join us to gain insights from his vast experience.

Register Here