Miami Lakes and Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) partnered on July 23 to offer local businesses a free seminar called “How to Do Business with Miami-Dade County Public Schools” at Mary Collins Community Center. Attendees learned about the procurement process with the school system and got tips on how to participate in bidding opportunities. Pictured (from left) Ana Rijo-Conde, Deputy Chief Facilities and Eco-Sustainability Officer for MDCPS; Brian Williams, Economic Development Officer for MDCPS; Councilmember Tim Daubert; and Melody Thelwell, Chief Procurement Officer for MDCPS.