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<div style="-webkit-user-drag:none;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;margin:0px;padding:0px;user-select:text;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Web&quot;, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit"><div style="-webkit-user-drag:none;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;margin:0px;padding:0px;user-select:text;clear:both;cursor:text;overflow:visible;position:relative;direction:ltr;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit"><div style="-webkit-user-drag:none;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;margin:0px;padding:0px;user-select:text;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Web&quot;, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit"><div style="-webkit-user-drag:none;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;margin:0px;padding:0px;user-select:text;clear:both;cursor:text;overflow:visible;position:relative;direction:ltr;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;user-select:text;overflow-wrap:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;vertical-align:baseline;font-kerning:none;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit">Join Us for the FSMSDC's 50th Anniversary Kick-Off Celebration! The Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council (FSMSDC) is thrilled to invite you to an unforgettable evening celebrating five decades of empowering minority businesses and fostering economic growth. Together, we’ve built a legacy—and now it’s time to honor the past, celebrate the present, and envision the future. Date: 2/7/2025 Location: Armature Works, 1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa, FL 33602-2014<p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;user-select:text;overflow-wrap:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;vertical-align:baseline;font-kerning:none;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit">Attire: Cocktail Special Guest Speaker: JC Mas, President of Synergy Rents We are excited to welcome JC Mas as our keynote speaker for this milestone event. A visionary entrepreneur and business leader, Mr. Mas has held executive positions across various industries, including infrastructure development, real estate, construction equipment, and healthcare. His leadership has been instrumental in transforming companies into industry leaders, making him the perfect voice to inspire us as we embark on our next chapter. With his entrepreneurial mindset and innovative approach, Mr. Mas will share insights on creating transformative growth, navigating challenges, and building sustainable success—a message that resonates deeply with our mission to empower minority-owned businesses. Panel Discussion: Learning about billions of dollars in business opportunities in the Tampa/St. Pete area <ul><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding:0px;user-select:text;overflow-wrap:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;vertical-align:baseline;font-kerning:none;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit">Dr. Cynthia Johnson – Director of Pinellas County Economic Development </li><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding:0px;user-select:text;overflow-wrap:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;vertical-align:baseline;font-kerning:none;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit">Javier Marin, MBA-IB, CEcD, CGBP – City of Tampa </li><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding:0px;user-select:text;overflow-wrap:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;vertical-align:baseline;font-kerning:none;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit">Bemetra Simmons – President and CEO of Tampa Bay Partnership </li></ul><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;user-select:text;overflow-wrap:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;vertical-align:baseline;font-kerning:none;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit"> <p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;user-select:text;overflow-wrap:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;vertical-align:baseline;font-kerning:none;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit">What’s Next for Florida’s Minority Businesses? <ul><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding:0px;user-select:text;overflow-wrap:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;vertical-align:baseline;font-kerning:none;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit">Strategies for business success in 2025 and beyond </li><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding:0px;user-select:text;overflow-wrap:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;vertical-align:baseline;font-kerning:none;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit">Big plans from FSMSDC to shape the future of minority business success </li><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding:0px;user-select:text;overflow-wrap:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;vertical-align:baseline;font-kerning:none;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit">Connecting with established business leaders </li><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding:0px;user-select:text;overflow-wrap:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;vertical-align:baseline;font-kerning:none;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit">Driving economic prosperity for all generations to come </li></ul>Why You Should Attend This is more than an event—it’s a movement. As part of our 50th anniversary celebration, we’re taking the excitement to new heights with an unforgettable evening at Armature Works, the iconic riverfront venue in Tampa’s vibrant Heights District. This isn’t just any gathering—it’s a celebration of our rich legacy and a bold leap into what promises to be an extraordinary 2025! This event presents an opportunity to dive into our vision for the future while enjoying an evening of fun, connection, and inspiration.   Together, we will set the tone for an incredible 2025 as we continue to build momentum and create lasting change. </div></div></div></div>

Hi <span data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;display:inline-block;margin:0px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name , Two days away from our 50th Anniversary Kick Off Celebration! We are thrilled to have you join us for this unforgettable evening celebrating five decades of empowering minority businesses and fostering economic growth.  To ensure you have all the details needed for the best event experience, we wanted to provide you with the specific details below: DATE: 2/7/2025TIME: 6-10pmLOCATION: Armature Works, The Gathering 1910 N Ola Ave. Tampa, Fl. 33602ATTIRE: Cocktail  PARKING:We are pleased to offer first come first serve complimentary parking for our guests. Please follow the attached map and the instructions below to ensure smooth arrival: PARKING DIRECTIONS:       1. Upon arrival, look for one of the designated complimentary parking lots marked with a blue star on the map provided.  <ol><li style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;box-sizing:inherit">Inform the attendant that you are attending a private event at The Gathering.</li></ol>They will provide you with complimentary first-come first-served parking access.<ol><li style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;box-sizing:inherit">Find the directional signage and the Red Star Key on the map provided for easy navigation to the venue entrance. </li></ol>We want to thank each of you again for your continued support of the Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council and look forward to seeing you in Tampa, Florida for our 2025 Kick Off Celebration!<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1738769346/fiu6blsa8xr8tnclykha.png" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" />If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact kimmie@fsmsdc.org.

<div><div><div><div><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;user-select:text;overflow-wrap:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;vertical-align:baseline;font-kerning:none;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit">Join Us for the FSMSDC's 50th Anniversary Kick-Off Celebration! The Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council (FSMSDC) is thrilled to invite you to an unforgettable evening celebrating five decades of empowering minority businesses and fostering economic growth. Together, we’ve built a legacy—and now it’s time to honor the past, celebrate the present, and envision the future. Date: 2/7/2025 Location: Armature Works, 1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa, FL 33602-2014<p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;user-select:text;overflow-wrap:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;vertical-align:baseline;font-kerning:none;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit">Attire: Cocktail Special Guest Speaker: JC Mas, President of Synergy Rents We are excited to welcome JC Mas as our keynote speaker for this milestone event. A visionary entrepreneur and business leader, Mr. Mas has held executive positions across various industries, including infrastructure development, real estate, construction equipment, and healthcare. His leadership has been instrumental in transforming companies into industry leaders, making him the perfect voice to inspire us as we embark on our next chapter. With his entrepreneurial mindset and innovative approach, Mr. Mas will share insights on creating transformative growth, navigating challenges, and building sustainable success—a message that resonates deeply with our mission to empower minority-owned businesses. Panel Discussion: Learning about billions of dollars in business opportunities in the Tampa/St. Pete area <ul><li>Dr. Cynthia Johnson – Director of Pinellas County Economic Development </li><li>Javier Marin, MBA-IB, CEcD, CGBP – City of Tampa </li><li>Bemetra Simmons – President and CEO of Tampa Bay Partnership </li></ul><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;user-select:text;overflow-wrap:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;vertical-align:baseline;font-kerning:none;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit"> <p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;user-select:text;overflow-wrap:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;vertical-align:baseline;font-kerning:none;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit">What’s Next for Florida’s Minority Businesses? <ul><li>Strategies for business success in 2025 and beyond </li><li>Big plans from FSMSDC to shape the future of minority business success </li><li>Connecting with established business leaders </li><li>Driving economic prosperity for all generations to come </li></ul>Why You Should Attend This is more than an event—it’s a movement. As part of our 50th anniversary celebration, we’re taking the excitement to new heights with an unforgettable evening at Armature Works, the iconic riverfront venue in Tampa’s vibrant Heights District. This isn’t just any gathering—it’s a celebration of our rich legacy and a bold leap into what promises to be an extraordinary 2025! This event presents an opportunity to dive into our vision for the future while enjoying an evening of fun, connection, and inspiration.   Together, we will set the tone for an incredible 2025 as we continue to build momentum and create lasting change. </div></div></div></div>

Florida Business Development Council (FBDC)

2025 Kick-Off

Armature Works - 1910 N Ola Ave

MBE/Subscriber/MB Classifications

$125

Corporate Member

$150

Non-Members

$175

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