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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 increasing utilization of diverse businesses
Have good food and interactive fun

2023 Supplier Diversity Lunch & Learn Schedule:

Virtual - April 19, 2023 12PM-1PM - Register HERE
Virtual - June 20, 2023 12PM-1PM
In Person, Tampa Campus - Sept. 19, 2023 11:30AM-1PM

*Registration coming soon.

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

Are you in the construction business? Are you a general contractor? Then you can't miss this informational session about our continuing service provider contract for General Contractors. This informative session will give you an idea of what types of projects are in the works at USF.

Click HERE to Register

Date/Time: Tue, April 4, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Location: Virtual

Join the USF Office of Supplier Diversity and BBIF for this in-person informational session: Breaking Barriers in Access to Capital for Black Business Owners.

Date/Time: Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 from 10AM-12PM

Location: Patel Center for Global Solutions (PCGS Building), Room 136, Tampa, FL 33620

Register HERE

Past Business Empowerment Sessions:

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