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Ohio Business Matchmaker
2024 Webinar Schedule
This schedule is tentative, dates and subjects could change.
**NEW FOR 2024! We have 2 tracks of training. Track 1 is for those attending that are new to the Matchmaker. Track 2 is for those returning to the Matchmaker before. However, you are welcome to attend or view any of the webinars.
TRACK 1
(NEW TO OHIO BUSINESS MATCHMAKER)
10:00am-12:00pm
TRACK 2
(RETURNING TO OHIO BUSINESS MATCHMAKER)
1:00pm-3:00pm
March 27, 2024
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 27, 2024
Doing Business with the State of Ohio & the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission
This two-part 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.
April 3, 2024
Federal Government Marketing Strategies: Market Research and Capability Statements in Government Contracting
This two-part 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.
April 3, 2024
Doing Business with the Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources (ODNR) & the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The first session of this two-part training will focus on how to do business with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Join this webinar to learn what, when and how ODNR buys. The second half of training will focus on how to do business with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Learn what, when, and how the EPA purchases goods and services..
April 10, 2024
Understanding Federal and State Small Business Certification Programs
This two-part 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.
April 10, 2024
Doing Business with ARMY Corps of Engineers (USACE) & Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB)
The first portion of this two-part training will focus on how to do business with the ARMY Corps of Engineers. Learn the mission of the Army Corps of Engineers, how, what, and when the agency buys goods and services. 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.
April 17, 2024
Preparing for Success in State, Local & Federal Government Contracting through Subcontracting and Responding to Requests for Information (RFI)
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.
April 17, 2024
Doing Business with the Ohio National Guard & the US Department of Energy
This two-part 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 US Department of Energy (DOE). Learn the mission of the DOE, how, what, and when they buy, as well as important points of contact for additional information.
April 25, 2024
SBA & Dept. of Defense Mentor Protege Programs and Mentor Protege Small Business Panel Discussion
The first part of this two-part 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