Houston Business Matchmaker 2025 - Live Virtual Conference

Join us for the sixth annual Houston Business Matchmaker event on Friday, March 7, 2025. This virtual event will provide small business owners from all industries a great opportunity to connect with prime contractors, large businesses, and local, state, and federal agencies. Over 75 companies/organizations (Buyers) will be available for one-on-one virtual meetings. All meetings will take place on a customized platform that will match Suppliers based on Buyer requirements and Supplier capabilities. Matches are not guaranteed.

Request Meetings with Buyers – Monday, February 17 – March 7, 2025
Event Date – March 7, 2025
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Small Business (Supplier) Participation Requirements:

• In business for at least two years
• Ability to upload a Capability Statement (PDF format) upon registration
• Applicable NAICS Codes – used to get matched with the federal government and some local government agencies
• Applicable NIGP Codes – used to get matched with the State of Texas and many local government agencies
• System for Award Management (SAM) registration if meeting with Federal Agencies and Federal Prime Contractors

Buyers and agencies confirmed to be in attendance – Click here for the full list:

Registered Suppliers will have an opportunity to:

• Access the MyBusinessMatches Platform and get matched with prime contractors, large businesses, and local, state, and federal agency representatives based on your company NAICS and NIGP codes. 
  • No app or software download required. Access on your personal computer or mobile device. Supported browsers: Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, iOS and Android.
• Access pre-event webinars to help prepare for the event.
  • How to Prepare a Capability Statement and Market to Government Agencies
  • Pricing Successful Proposals for Government Contracts
  • Sales Presentations Done Virtually
• Pre-schedule one-on-one, 15-minute virtual meetings and meet online via video conferencing on the day of the event through the matchmaking platform. Limited number of time slots available.
• Invite a colleague to your scheduled meetings.
• Network with participants through direct chat messaging. 
• Access to training webinars on the day of the event.
  • AI-Powered Business: Harnessing AI Tools with Effective Prompts
  • 7 Steps to Building Your Operating Systems
  • LinkedIn Talent Search Made Simple
  • Go Global With Google Market Finder
  • Exploring Dynamic Sales Opportunities in 2025

Registration:

Suppliers

	A Supplier is any Small Business vendor seeking contracting opportunities. Select Add to Cart and follow prompts to complete your registration. Your confirmation email will contain the next steps to access the MyBusinessMatches platform where you will set-up your profile, upload your Capability Statement, and schedule your one-on-one meetings with the Buyers. If you do not receive the confirmation email, please check your SPAM box. $39.00

Buyers

	A Buyer is an organization with contract opportunities for small businesses; usually a large business or federal, state or local government agency.  The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Houston District Office has invited organizations to participate as prospective Buyers. If you wish to participate as a Buyer, register through the event website at hbm2025.mbmapp.com and the SBA will approve your access at no cost.

Questions? Contact the SBDC at sbdctraining@uh.edu or (713) 752-8488 if you have questions about this event.

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