About the Broward & Beyond Business Conference
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​​​Theme: Next L'Evolution!

For Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Existing Business Owners, and Thriving Professionals to Evolve to Your Next Level

Signature Sponsor: The City of Fort Lauderdale​

SOLD OUT

The 2025 Broward & Beyond Business Conference (#BBBC2025) is a FREE business event all about leaning in a​​nd learning how you can access the resources, tools, opportunities, and community partners to grow your business, expand your skillsets, build relationships, and activate next level achievement. Hosted annually by the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD)​, the conference will return to the Greater Fort Lauderdale | Broward County Convention Center​


PARKING UPDATE: Complimentary parking is limited to the first 1000 vehicles to arrive at the Convention Center​. Once complimentary parking is exhausted, attendees must pay regular parking rate ($20 flat rate). MUST SHOW QR CODE for complimentary parking. ​LINK to QR Code​​​
​​​CONFERENCE ATTENDEE UPDATE: Maximum luncheon seating is 800. Please note that the #BBBC2025 plenary luncheon is SOLD OUT. Luncheon seating will be extended on a first come, first served basis. The first 800 attendees will receive wristband for the luncheon seating. 
NOTE: The BBBC2025 is open all day to all who want to attend. Advance registration is now closed.​  On-site registration will be available as space allows.  

​Did you know 100% of #BBBC2024 attendees who were interviewed agreed they were able to access beneficial resources at the conference? 

OESBD ​has a goal to gather more than 1,000 existing business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs representing multiple industries. In its 8th successful year, the event is designed to facilitate the ideal occasion for attendees to network, build valuable relationships and connect with prospective partners, businesses, and prime contractors while learning from industry experts and successful peers about how to navigate current business challenges and grow your business. 

At OESBD, we will continue to work year-round in support of your​ business growth and to activate your entrepreneurial aspirations allowing you to Keep It LIVE in 2025 and beyond! Get ready to evolve your business to the next level at BBBC2025: Next L'Evolution!​


New! Key Speakers Announced

The luncheon keynote speaker will be Mr. Marvin Dejean, Senior Managing Partner of Gilead Sanders. The speaker for the morning plenary will be Mr. Travis T. Mack, Chairman/CEO of Saalex Corporation, a nationally recognized federal aerospace and defense contractor. Learn more.


#BBBC2025 AGENDA


​​Why Attend?

The conference is designed to help entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals: 
  • Maximize existing assets
  • Discover resources to amplify growth potential
  • Explore opportunities throughout Broward County and beyond
  • Connect with industry colleagues and peers across multiple disciplines
  • And more!
There is no registration fee to attend. Stay tuned to all OESBD channels for updates. 

Who Should Attend?

  • Entrepreneurs
  • Existing business owners
  • Professionals
  • Municipalities
  • ​Business Students
  • Subject matter experts across multiple industries in various stages of the business life cycle.​

#BBBC25 FYI

Get inspired by a new vision of what’s possible. Prepare now for #BBBC2025 and all it has to offer. ​ We look forward to hosting you for #BBBC2025. 

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  • ​#OESBDConference​​​
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  • #BBBC25NextLEvolution
  • #NextLEvolution


​#BBBC25 Sponsors

This year's conference is sure to be an event not to be missed. You are invited to check out our confirmed sponsors including the Signature Sponsor - The City of Fort Lauderdale​!

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