Friday, September 27, 2024

The Business Impact Awards (BIA) is the Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council’s (FSMSDC) signature fundraising event. Through these awards, FSMSDC recognizes the achievements of Florida’s top minority-owned businesses, as well as dynamic industry leaders and major corporations committed to supplier diversity. This evening of honors and elegance brings together Florida’s business community while raising funds to tackle the systemic inequities Florida’s minority entrepreneurs face in access to funding, social capital, entrepreneurial development and contracting opportunities and gives minority-owned businesses the connections, training, certifications and tools they need to thrive and grow. Most of the services we provide are free or subsidized – paid for by donations and grants.

By supporting the Business Impact Awards, you help FSMSDC accomplish its goal of serving more than 5,000 businesses each year – many of them small businesses that could not afford to pay for our free and subsidized services. Because of FSMSDC’s work, more minority entrepreneurs are able to support their families, lift their economic status and achieve financial independence. Their success has a multiplier effect in their communities, helping to further economic equality.

Your support is incredibly effective.

We invite you to become a 2024 Business Impact Sponsor for this fun-filled and unforgettable night. This is the perfect opportunity for you to place your brand in front of business and community leaders and show your support for minority-owned businesses.

The Business Impact Awards salute the outstanding work and commitment of leaders and achievers in our community. As a sponsor, you will join an esteemed circle of partners who have offered their time, talent and treasure to the success of our signature event and of minority-owned companies. Further, you will partner with an agency that has close to 50 years of experience providing minority-owned businesses with high-quality technical assistance, procurement opportunities, access to financing and other services that develop their capacity and advance their revenue.

Guests at the event will celebrate the achievements of businesses and individuals who are shaping Florida’s future and furthering business opportunities for all. They’ll enjoy entertainment and, of course, a few surprises. Awards presented during the evening will include Local & National Corporations of the Year, MBE Suppliers of the Year, Advocate of the Year, Buyer of the Year, President’s Rising Star Award, Larry Thelmas MBE-to-MBE Spend Award, Crystal Award and the Doing Well While Doing Good® Humanitarian Award.

Event Features
Awards Program | Entertainment 
The Business Impact Awards is an exciting opportunity for business, community, and civic leaders to come together, celebrate accomplishments, network and have fun!