About this Event
Turn Connections Into Opportunities.
Veteran business owners: If you want to learn how to do business with the City of Gainesville, this event is for you.
The Veterans Outreach Event is designed to connect veteran-owned businesses directly with City staff, procurement professionals, and potential opportunities.
You’ll learn how to navigate doing business with the City, discover upcoming procurement opportunities, and make valuable connections that can help position your business for future growth.
What You’ll Get
🎯 Learn
Get practical information through our “Doing Business with the City” Workshop.
🤝 Connect
Meet City staff and procurement professionals who can help you better understand how to engage with the City.
💼 Discover Opportunities
Learn about upcoming procurement opportunities and how your business can position itself to compete.
🔗 Build Relationships
Participate in a Procurement Matchmaking Session designed to create meaningful business connections.
Don't just wait for the next opportunity. Get in the room where connections are made.
Event Details
📅 Wednesday, November 18, 2026
⏰ 10 AM–1 PM
📍 Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center
1028 NE 14th Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
Hosted by:
City of Gainesville
Equal Opportunity Office
Procurement and Contracts Management Department
Register today and be ready to take the next step for your business.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center, 1028 Northeast 14th Street, Gainesville, United States
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