Government Contracting Summit: To Bid or Not to Bid?

Date and time

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Location

Entrepreneur Collaborative Center
2101 East Palm Ave
Tampa, FL 33605

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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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