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WEBINARS
Ohio Business Matchmaker
2025 Webinar Schedule
Webinar recordings will be available 48 hours after recording.
Slide decks will be made available when possible.
TRACK 1
(NEW TO OHIO BUSINESS MATCHMAKER)
10:00am-12:00pm
TRACK 2
(RETURNING TO OHIO BUSINESS MATCHMAKER)
1:00pm-3:00pm
March 5, 2025
Making the Most of the Ohio Business Matchmaker
Join this webinar to learn how to best utilize the Ohio Business Matchmaker for your business. You will receive information on how to maximize your event registration to result in the maximum number of business to government matches. You will also receive recommendations on materials to bring, as well as best practices regarding what to do during and after the event to ensure follow-up opportunities.
March 5, 2025
Doing Business with the State of Ohio & the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission
This training will focus on doing business with the State of Ohio and the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC). You will learn best practices on how state agencies buy goods and services, when they buy, and how your business can find state opportunities that meet their core capabilities. Join this training to learn about the state of Ohio’s “Ohio Buys” portal, how to get your business registered, and how to navigate state opportunities.
March 12, 2025
Federal Government Marketing Strategies: Market Research and Capability Statements in Government Contracting
This training will focus on the fundamentals of Market Research in federal government contracting such as how to identify federal customers, how to research various contract vehicles, and how to find important agency points of contact. The second half of training will focus on Capability Statements - what they are, their use in federal government marketing, and how to create one for your business.
March 12, 2025
Doing Business with the Ohio Dept. of Rehabilitation and Corrections and the Ohio Dept. of Transportation
This training will focus on how to do business with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections (ODRC). Join this webinar to learn what, when and how ODRC buys. The second half of training will focus on how to do business with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). Learn what, when, and how ODOT purchases goods and services.
March 19, 2025
Understanding State and Federal Small Business Certification Programs
This training will first focus on small business certifications utilized by the federal government such as 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned, and HUBZone. The second half of training will focus on small business certifications used by the state of Ohio including MBE, EDGE & WBE.
March 19, 2025
Doing Business with Wright Patterson Air Force Base
This training will focus on how to do business with the Department of the Air Force, specifically Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The first portion of the training will focus on how to do business with Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC). Learn the mission of AFMC; how, what, and when the agency buys goods and services; and their innovative approach to increasing WOSB engagement. The second half of training will focus on how to do business with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC). Learn the mission of AFLCMC at WPAFB, how, what and when they buy, as well as important points of contact for additional information.
March 26, 2025
Preparing for Success in Government Contracting
**Focus for this training will be Subcontracting, RFP, RFI & Sources Sought Solicitation
This training will focus on preparing for success in federal, state, and local government contracting by building past performance through subcontracting. Learn how to respond to Requests for Information (RFI) for federal, state, and local projects, as well as research subcontracting opportunities for federal Sources Sought Notifications, and potential teaming partners.
March 26, 2025
Doing Business with the Ohio National Guard and NASA
This training will focus on how to do business with the Ohio National Guard (OHANG). Learn the mission of the OHANG, how, what, and when the agency buys goods and services. The second half of training will focus on how to do business with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Learn the mission of NASA, how, what, and when they buy, as well as important points of contact for additional information.
April 2, 2025
Doing Business with Cincinnati Metro, Columbus COTA and Dayton RTA
This training will focus on how to do business with local transit organizations. Hear from a panel consisting of representatives from Cincinnati Metro, Columbus COTA, and Dayton RTA. Learn the mission of each organization, how, what, and when they buy, as well as important points of contact for additional information.
April 2, 2025
Doing Business with the Coast Guard and U.S. Defense Logistics Agency
This training will focus on how to do business with the U.S. Coast Guard. Learn the mission of the U.S. Coast Guard, how, what and when they buy, as well as important points of contact for additional information. The second part of the training will focus on how to do business with the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Learn the mission of the DLA, how, what and when they buy, as well as important points of contact for additional information.
April 9, 2025
Doing Business with the GSA and How to get on a GSA Schedule
This training will focus on how to do business with the government through the General Service Administration (GSA) Schedule. Learn about the GSA Schedule, what it is, how it works, and how to effectively leverage it when selling to federal, state, and local government agencies
April 9, 2025
Cybersecurity Overview and Updates and Innovation through SBIR and STTR
This training will provide a brief overview of the Department of Defense’s cybersecurity requirements, including the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification. Hear from a panel of cybersecurity experts and learn about CMMC and the rollout of it in terms of compliance requirements, contract clause implementation, and more. The second part of this training will focus on the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program. Learn about the SBIR program and how it might apply to your business.
April 16, 2025
Joint Venture and Teaming Relationships
This training will focus on Joint Venture and other Teaming Agreements. Developing relationships with other companies is critical to the success of a government contractor. Learn about the various teaming agreements, including joint venture, and strategies for developing teaming relationships within the government marketplace
April 16, 2025
SBA and DoD Mentor Protege Programs and Mentor Protege Panel Discussion
This training will provide a brief overview of the Mentor Protégé Programs from both the SBA and the Dept. of Defense. The second portion of the training will be followed by a panel discussion featuring two successful SBA Protégés and their Mentors. Webinar attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn best practices and tips for establishing and maintaining a successful Mentor Protégé business relationship
Trainings at Matchmaker
12:00pm-2:00pm
Doing Business with the Airports Overview and Panel Discussion
2:15pm-4:15pm
Small Business Panel Discussion