Welcome to the interactive virtual
Super matchmaker | One-on-One Appointments
Meet with MBEs with Capacity
The virtual matchmaker includes one-on-one appointments for minority businesses to meet with buying decision-makers from Fortune 500 Companies, government agencies, educational institutions and healthcare organizations.
Appointment Scheduling
The Super Matchmaker One-on-Ones are available! Make your appointment today with participating buyers at the 37th Annual Business Expo on Wednesday, May 18th from 2:00 – 4:30 PM EST. Participants must have an active Business Expo registration, with a minimum purchase of a Trade Fair or super matchmaker ticket to participate in the matchmaker and one-on-one consultations. If you have not done so already, please register today!
Please note: The dates and times selected are appointment requests only. All requests will be reviewed by the consultant and confirmed via email.
ONE-ON-ONE APPOINTMENTSThe products and services requested by each buyer are listed. Please read carefully prior to requesting an appointment. If your company does not provide the required products or services, the appointment will be declined. There is a limit of three appointments (3) per company. All additional appointment will be declined. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your scheduled time. Appointments are 10 minutes.
BUSINESS CONSULTATIONSubject matter experts are also available to provide free 30 minute business consultation in areas such as marketing and social media, HR, total quality management, IT, sales strategies and financing. Please schedule an appointment to meet with a consultant who can assist with your needs. Limit of two (2) appointments per company. All additional appointments will be declined.
To access the MyBusinessMatches system, please follow the instructions below.
All appointments will be held on Wednesday, May 18th from 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM. All appointments will be managed on a first come, first serve basis. Appointments will begin promptly at 2:00 PM. We recommend that you are present 5 minutes prior to the scheduled time.
Each appointment will be 10 minutes with a 5-minute buffer between appointments. If you are given an appointment, please be on time and do not go over your time! If an appointment time is missed, the time slot will be lost. We recommend that you select your meetings concurrently as much as possible. All matchmaking hosts/buyers will receive their schedules ahead of time with the full list of small businesses who have been approved to meet with their team.
Also available are free 30-minute one-on-one appointments with expert business consultations. Get advice on loans, business development, marketing and more.
Please note: The time(s) selected are appointment requests only. All requests will be reviewed by the consultant and confirmed via email. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to helping your business to grow.
Participants must have an active full business expo registration or super matchmaker ticket to participate in the matchmaker and one-on-one consultations.
Attention Corporate & Government Buyers
Connect with MBEs that have Capacity
at the Super Matchmaker
Available to corporate members, nonprofits and government agencies.
2023 Buyers will be announced soon
Corporate, Government and Healthcare Buyers in the Public and Private Sectors
Ana Mince
Sourcing Lead
Duke Energy
Shenna Patterson
Jones Lang Lesalle-Strategic Sourcing Manager
Duke Energy
Lindsay Collazo
Sourcing Manager - UHealth
University of Miami
Jaya Bhagchandani
Buyer - Academic
University of Miami
Randall Nossaman
Small Business Specialist
U.S. Department of Transportation
Thelma Edmunds
Procurement Analyst
U.S. Department of State
Robert Boone
Director of Small Business
Transportation Security Administration
Tabitha Wheeler
Small Business Representatives
U.S. Department of Justice
Major George
Small Business Specialist
U.S. General Service Administration
Chasity Ash
Zone 1 Supervisor
U.S. General Service Administration
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The below data captures a summary of the total number of one-on-one appointments over the years
300+
Average Annual Meetings
65
Buyers
250
MBEs
100+
Deals Created