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Broward to nurture more small business collaborations

By CNW Reporter

Broward County is working to blur in public versus private divide as they continue with their popular Business Development Workshop series, next set for Wednesday, October 7, from 2 to 4 pm at the Broward County governmental Center in Fort Lauderdale.

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This next session, “FY16 Capital Projects and Contracting Opportunities” is dedicated to matchmaking small local business with public works programs. Business owners and entrepreneurs are invited to learn more about current and upcoming county government projects. Featured guest speakers include representatives from various county agencies, who will discuss opportunities in commodities, constructions, engineering, maintenance and repair, public art and technology.

The workshop series is hosted by the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development

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