The City of Tampa is planning to host a major expo aimed at promoting business opportunities for small businesses in the construction industry.
The semi-annual Bridges to Business Subcontractor Outreach and Networking Expo will be held at the Tampa Convention Center (333 S Franklin St) on Thursday, December 19th from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The expo serves as the Bay Area’s largest networking event. For construction subcontractors, industry suppliers and service providers.
With billions of dollars of public and private construction projects planned for Tampa’s future, the expo will help small and minority-owned businesses access information, make connections, and secure contracts. provides a platform for Participants will have the opportunity to meet with more than 20 experts including government procurement officials, financiers, bond issuers and prime contractors.
The event also highlights Tampa’s commitment to equity in business. The Bridges to Business initiative, launched five years ago as part of Mayor Jane Castor’s mission to increase minority participation in city contracting, has already helped numerous minority- and women-owned businesses become city-certified vendors. , has helped secure contracts.
“It’s important to level the playing field and give everyone, especially minority- and women-owned businesses, a fair chance,” said Mayor Jane Castor. “The Expo is a great example of how we are connecting people with the opportunities needed for Tampa’s successful growth.”
Participation in the expo is free. Pre-registration is recommended. Participants can register online at tampa.gov/register.
