#OhioBusinessMatchmaker
Ohio Business Matchmaker 2026
April 22 & 23, 2026
Registration
CLOSED
WEBINAR RECORDINGS AVAILABLE HERE
In order to prepare for the event, we highly suggest taking part in the
Webinar Series. We will have 2 tracks of training this year.
Track 1 will offer information to those new to the Ohio Business Matchmaker. The webinars will have detailed information on what the Matchmaker is and how to prepare.
Track 2 will be geared to those returning to the Matchmaker. They will cover more in depth conversation on how to prepare to do business with specific agencies.
ABOUT THE EVENT
For a more than 15 years, the Ohio Business Matchmaker has connected small businesses to government contracting opportunities. As one of the largest business to government matchmaking events in the midwest, this event offers a unique opportunity for companies interested in doing business with the federal, state or local government to meet with representatives to market and sell their goods and services. This event is open to all businesses.
WHERE GOVERNMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS COME TOGETHER
83
83 buyers from local, state, federal and prime contractors represented in 2024
1,500+
More than 1,500 one-on-one scheduled meetings took place with agencies and primes in 2024
400+
More than 400 attendees represented more than 160 organizations in 2024
The Ohio Business Matchmaker helps Ohio businesses develop relationships with government buyers and large prime contractors.
The event features one-on-one discussions with agencies and large prime contractors from local, state and federal organizations. It includes pre-scheduled matchmaking and a webinar series to prepare for the Matchmaker.
The Ohio Business Matchmaker allows businesses to either pre-schedule appointments or create their own unscheduled matchmaking the day of the event. For more information, email matchmaker@development.ohio.gov.