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Signature Programs

Workshop Training

Spend Report Training for USF Colleges and Departments

An overview of the Office of Supplier Diversity's mission and goals
Your role in supplier diversity at USF
How to complete and submit your monthly college or department Spend Reporting Form
The requirements and submission deadlines
How to find Diverse Vendors

Q&A FROM SPEND REPORT TRAINING FOR USF COLLEGES AND DEPARTMENTS

Lunch & Learn USF OSD

The USF Office of Supplier Diversity 2023 Lunch and Learn series is a program designed for USF faculty, staff, and administrators.

Benefits of Supplier Diversity Lunch & Learn:

Introduce the University's supplier diversity initiatives
Describe its vital impact in the economic development of the community
Explain the role of USF employees in the success of supplier diversity
Provide practical tips and resources to increase utilization of diverse businesses
Have good food and interactive fun

2023 Supplier Diversity Lunch & Learn Schedule:

Virtual - July 31, 2023 from 11AM - Noon
In Person, Tampa Campus - Sept. 19, 2023 11:30AM-1PM *

*Registration coming soon.

USF Faculty and Staff can view a recording of the virtual session from 4/19/23 by clicking the link below:

USF OSD Lunch & Learn Virtual Session

Join the University of South Florida of Supplier Diversity for a series of programs designed to provide guidance and assistance to diverse suppliers in the following areas: bidding, bonding & insurance, marketing strategies, health & wellness, finances & taxes and human resources.

Plan Your Growth Track to Success as You Gain:

Tips and tools to help your business remain competitive.
Access to professionals in strategic areas of expertise.
Opportunities to network with other local businesses.

Upcoming Sessions

Information on 2023 sessions coming soon!

Past Business Empowerment Sessions:

Breaking Barriers in Access to Capital for Black Business Owners with BBIF

This in-person session was held Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 at the USF Patel Center for Global Solutions. For the session USF teamed up with the Black Business Investment Fund (BBIF) to inform entrepreneurs on how to break barriers in securing the financing they need.

Continuing Service Provider Contract-General Contractor

This informational session was held on April 4th, 2023.

Getting Your Product on the Retail Shelf (Two Part Virtual Series)

2 Part virtual series presented by the USF Office of Supplier Diversity featuring Sherrel Sampson Owner & CEO of Canviiy held on Feb. 9th & 16th 2023.

Marketing Your Qualifications for a Successful Proposal

Virtual session presented by USF Facilities Management and the USF Office of Supplier Diversity in partnership with DeeLuxe Marketing was held on March 25, 2022

Session Recording

Presentation

Submitting a Successful Bid

Virtual session presented by USF OSD, the Manasota Black Chamber of Commerce, and Beck & Envision was held on July 22, 2021