Ep. 277 | Connecting Small Businesses with Major Contractors: Insights from Great Lakes Dredge and Dock's Moquita Quinan

In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred interviews Moquita Quinan, a Small Business Analyst/Liaison for Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company, during the 2024 Small Business Success Summit at Sawgrass Resort in Ponte Vedra, Florida. Sponsored by Florida First Capital and the Florida SBDC Network, the summit offers small businesses a platform to network and learn best practices for growth and success. Moquita shares her extensive experience in supplier diversity and discusses how Great Lakes Dredge and Dock engages small businesses to meet federal contract requirements, with a special focus on marine construction opportunities. The episode underscores the significance of small businesses connecting with major contractors like Great Lakes to tap into lucrative government contracts and scale their operations. This podcast episode was recorded live at the Small Business Success Summit hosted at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. This podcast is made possible by the Florida SBDC Network and sponsored by Florida First Capital. Connect with Our Guest: Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company - Website