BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The Broward County Office of Economic and Small
Business Development (OESBD) announces Travis T. Mack as a morning keynote
speaker at the 2025 Broward & Beyond Business Conference (#BBBC2025). Hosted
in partnership with the City of Fort Lauderdale as Signature Sponsor, the conference theme "Next L'Evolution!"
highlights the objective to help businesses evolve to their next level. In its eighth successful year, the free one-day
conference will take place from 8 AM to 4:30 PM on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the
Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale. To register and for more information,
visit the Biz Beyond
website.
"We are pleased to partner
with our signature sponsor, the City of Fort Lauderdale, and others to welcome
the dynamic Travis Mack for a keynote conversation that attendees won't want to
miss. He is an evolutionary leader, prime contractor, decorated Naval veteran,
media influencer, and philanthropist who is highly regarded for his passion for
others to realize next level achievements," said OESBD Director Sandy-Michael
E. McDonald.
Travis T. Mack is Chairman/CEO of Saalex Corporation, a
nationally recognized federal aerospace and defense contractor; has served as
CEO of Valeo Networks, an information technology company; and is the Founder/Fund
Manager of Greenwood Self Storage Funds headquartered in Pompano Beach, FL. As a business
leader with decades of experience driving success, profitability, and growth,
he is also Founder of The Mack Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to providing
support, scholarships, and educational opportunities. Travis has additional offices
located in Washington, D.C.; Newport, RI; Camarillo, CA; and Lexington Park,
MD.
"I am honored to be the keynote speaker at the 8th Annual
Broward & Beyond Business Conference where we will empower entrepreneurs,
foster innovation, and drive economic growth. I look forward to sharing
insights that inspire and equip businesses to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape,"
said Travis.
Local, regional, and
national businesses, non-profits, and government agencies are encouraged to
attend to learn and network with industry experts and peers. Event
attendees will have access to vendors in the exhibitor hall, along with
informative panels about capital readiness, access to capital, marketing,
technology and artificial intelligence (AI), film and television, government
procurement, international trade, and more. There will also be interactive
stations where businesses may obtain further assistance with Broward County certification, renewals, and more.
Sponsors include:
- Signature
Sponsor - The City of Fort Lauderdale
- Luncheon
Sponsor - Turner Construction Company
- Parking
Sponsors - Florida Power & Light
(FPL) and Mobility Advancement Program Administration (MAP Broward)
- Small
Business Certification or Marketing Lab Sponsor - CEPTA, Inc
- Panel
Sponsor - TD Bank
- Photobooth
Sponsor - Florida Blue
- Volunteer
Gear Sponsor - Ambetter Health
Additional sponsorships
opportunities are
available.
Historically, over 900 people have attended
the annual event which supports the goals of the Broward County Commission to advance the reach of the County's numerous business operations in and beyond
the region. For more information about BBBC2025, visit the website or
call 954-357-6400. Registration is available through Eventbrite.
About the Office of
Economic and Small Business Development
The
Office of Economic and Small Business Development is responsible for promoting
economic development and supporting Broward County's small businesses. Areas of
focus include workforce development, business expansion and retention, small
business growth, business development and outreach, international trade and
export readiness, entrepreneurial development, and promoting Broward County as
a film destination. Services are delivered by the agency and through
partnerships with federal, state, local, and private sector organizations. The
Office promotes equal access to Broward County's procurement opportunities for
small business enterprises in local and federal small business programs and
helps position small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs to take advantage of opportunities while growing their
businesses in and beyond Broward. Like,
follow, and find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube -
@BrowardCountyOESBD or on X (formerly Twitter) - @BCOESBD. Call
954-357-6400 for more information or visit Broward.org/EconDev.
April 3, 2025
Media Contact: Monique S. Headley, MSOL
Public Information Officer/Community Relations and Outreach Manager
954-357-6400
mheadley@broward.org