Registration Open for 2024 Ohio Business Matchmaker Event

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Small businesses across Ohio will have the opportunity to develop relationships with local, state and federal government agencies and contractors that award billions of dollars in contracts each year.

Registration is now open for the 2024 Ohio Business Matchmaker event, which will take place at the Nutter Center at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.

This year’s event will include training opportunities for small businesses on May 8. The matchmaking event will take place May 9. Businesses can either preschedule appointments or create their own unscheduled matchmaking on the day of the event.

“The Ohio Business Matchmaker serves as a bridge between small business owners and new customers,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Ohio Department of Development. “By fostering an environment where these relationships can grow, we are creating opportunities, igniting innovation and driving potential for economic prosperity across the state.”

Small businesses can register for $99 through April 30. The cost increases to $130 on May 1. On-site registration will cost $180. Government agencies and prime contracts can register for free. Exhibitor and sponsor packages are also available.

Businesses, buyers and exhibitors can register HERE.

Published by The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio.