1. Registration for matchmaking is now closed.
2. Starting Feb 1, 2024. The event organizer will start contacting you via email/phone to schedule meetings with buyers.
3. Meet your matches. Don’t forget to bring your complete capability statement and prepare your business elevator pitch.
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Business Matchmaking meetings are designed to create new relationships – very seldom does one gain a contract during the matchmaking meetings, but you should use this time to begin the relationship-building process.
Make sure to take the time to research the companies you'll be meeting with and prepare concise questions, statements, and answers prior to the meetings. You have a limited amount of time to make an impact and develop a relationship. Each matchmaking interview is scheduled to last 15 minutes, so being prepared is key.
Study the tips and questions below to help you prepare:
- Ask yourself, how do I fit in their Supply Chain?
- Register on their Supplier Diversity Portals, if available.
- Create a targeted Capability Statement for each Corporation/Agency you are meeting with.
- How can you help these corporations add value to their bottom line, reduce cost, become more efficient, or solve a problem?
- Business Matchmaking meetings are designed to create new relationships – very seldom does one gain a contract during the matchmaking meetings, but you should use this time to begin the relationship-building process.
- Use this time to get to know the company's Procurement Officer/Buyer.
MATCHMAKING SCHEDULE:
- April 17 - Live meetings from 10:00-5:00 p.m. PST.
- April 18 - Live meetings from 8:15 a.m.-4:00 p.m. PST.