2003 University of Florida Small Business Conference & Trade Fair

Ed Poppell, Vice President

The University of Florida will be hosting the 12th Annual Small Business Conference & Trade Fair on March 26 – 27, 2003. The Conference will be conducted on Wednesday, March 26th, which will include a series of workshops on a variety of business topics, such as Doing Business with Local Government, Construction Opportunities at the University of Florida, Financing Your Business, and others. On Thursday, March 27th the regional trade fair will be held drawing participants, exhibitors and attendees from across the state.

I ask your support of our Small Business Conference & Trade Fair taking place at the University of Florida Hotel and Conference Center, 1714 S.W. 34th Street. I would appreciate your assistance by encouraging and permitting your employees to attend the Trade Fair event on Thursday March 27th from 9:00 to 4:00 in support of the various small businesses that will be exhibiting and that are interested in exploring business opportunities here at the University.

Thank you for your support and cooperation. Should you have questions or need additional information, please contact the Small Business & Vendor Diversity Relations Division at 392-1331, ext. 307 or 308 or e-mail Faylene Welcome at fwelcom@admin.ufl.edu.