This Small Business Symposium will provide a platform through which entrepreneurs and small business owners within the Tampa Bay Region can gain access to a variety of services, information and business-building opportunities that will advance their professional ambitions and create economic empowerment. The theme of this event is, “2016 Business & Technology Symposium.” We will be introducing businesses at different stages to the power of technology as well as how to utilize it to amplify their businesses. There will also be assistance in acquiring certifications for small and minority businesses who want to work with the local government.