Government Contracting Summit: To Bid or Not to Bid?
Date and time
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Organizer
Eve Mayhew
mayhewe@hcfl.gov
813-204-9267
Host organization
SBDC at Hillsborough County
Type of event
Resource Partner event
Event description
This event is in-person in Tampa, FL
Your Roadmap to Winning Local Contracts—Whether You’re Just Starting or Ready to Compete.
Thinking about doing business with local government? Or wondering if that next bid is worth your time?
This summit is your one-stop guide to navigating Tampa Bay’s contracting opportunities.
Join procurement insiders, prime contractors, and successful small business owners for a high-impact event where you’ll learn:
- How to get started with local government contracting
- What decision-makers really look for in vendors
- When bidding makes sense—and when it doesn’t
- Insider tips from businesses that win repeatedly to position your company for success in 2026 and beyond
PLUS: Networking with procurement leaders, resource partners, and fellow entrepreneurs.
If government contracting is on your radar—even as a beginner—this is the event you cannot afford to miss.
Lunch Provided
This event is in-person in Tampa, FL
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