MidWest Virtual Matchmaking Event

Event description

Matchmaking Sessions

Join us for a unique opportunity to connect with key stakeholders, discover new business opportunities, and expand your network within the federal government sector.

This event is designed to facilitate one-on-one meetings between suppliers, manufacturers, and procurement officers from the Department of Defense, other governmental agencies, and prime contractor OEMs, aiming to enhance collaboration and integration across the defense supply chain.

We are also hosting a free webinar series on government contracting to help you prepare for your potential matchmaking session! Whether you are new to government contracting or have been a contractor for years, this series has something for everyone!

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the U.S. Department of Defense prioritized the modernization of factories to increase the global competitiveness of American manufacturing. “Buy American” legislation refers to a set of laws, policies, and regulations that encourage or require federal government agencies and entities receiving federal funding to purchase American-made products and materials. The goal is to promote domestic manufacturing, support local jobs, and strengthen the national economy.

This event provides an opportunity for manufacturers (sellers) in the Midwest to meet with government primes/OEMS (prospective buyers).

The ideal attendees are:

• Representatives from small and mid-sized manufacturers who currently sell into the defense industrial base but would like to explore additional sales opportunities

• Representatives from small and mid-sized manufacturers who would like to expand their sales channels into the defense industrial base

• Manufacturers who want to be matched with small and mid-sized manufacturers for support with supply chain needs

What else do I need to know?

• Registration is required. Upon registering for the event, you will be asked to create a profile on the govmates platform. You must complete your profile in order to be eligible to participate in the matchmaking sessions. Your manufacturing capabilities and products can be included in your profile and will be utilized to match your products with the needs expressed by the prospective buyers to create your 1:1 matchmaking appointments. You will be notified of your matchmaking sessions no later than Monday, September 2, 2024.
• Please note matchmaking sessions are not guaranteed – matches will be facilitated based on the company information you provide in your matchmaking profile and the needs of participating primes and government buyers.
• All virtual matchmaking sessions will take place via Microsoft Teams in a web browser.
• All registrants will be able to participate in a valuable virtual networking session that will provide insight into matchmaking appointment strategies, additional doing business with the federal government information, and peer manufacturer connections.

PRE & POST EVENT WEBINAR SERIES

Join us for our free webinar series for the upcoming Department of Defense Virtual Supplier Matchmaking Event! This webinar series is designed to help you prep for the event and put your best foot forward during your potential matchmaking session and beyond!

Webinars are scheduled from 10:00 -10:45 a.m. CST.

Wednesday, August 14th | Navigating Government Contracting, Session Speaker: Igor Soares | U.S. Small Business Administration

Wednesday, August 21st | Crafting a Compelling Capability Statement: A Guide for Manufacturers, Session Speaker: Wayne Bell | U.S. Small Business Administration

Wednesday, August 28th | Perfecting your Pitch: Win Over Government Buyers, Session Speaker: Brandy Willett | Wichita State University

Thursday, September 19th | Manufacturing Supply Chain Resources, Session Speakers: Jason Willey | Kansas Manufacturing Solutions & Ryan Burns | Manufacturers Edge

Wednesday, September 25th | Cybersecurity Standards for Defense Contractors, Session Speakers: Alex Titze | Blue Team Alpha, Monica Minkle | Holmes Murphy, & Raja Paranjothi | Oread Risk & Advisory

Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5563720592339511383