March 5, 2026
Join one of Connecticut’s most impactful business networking events of the year — the CT Business Matchmaker — a FREE, one-day opportunity to connect directly with government buyers, prime contractors, and key resource partners.
The CT Business Matchmaker is designed to strengthen national and local supply chains by connecting capable suppliers with government buyers and prime contractors actively seeking businesses for current and future procurement opportunities across Connecticut and the New England region.
Whether you are seeking new procurement opportunities, expanding your network, or learning how to better position your business for government contracting, the CT Business Matchmaker is an event you won’t want to miss.
Event Highlights
Matchmaking Appointments
(9:30 AM – 3:00 PM)
Participate in structured, one-on-one matchmaking meetings with buying organizations through our Business Matchmaking Portal.
– 12-minute targeted meetings –
– Each supplier may request up to 8 appointments –
– 49 buyers and prime contractors already participating –
– Meetings held in a dedicated, partitioned section of the Convention Center ballroom –
Workshop & Training Sessions
(9:30 AM – 2:30 PM)
Attend informative sessions led by SBA professionals, contracting experts, and partner organizations covering:
– SBA resources –
– Certifications –
– Loan programs –
– Government contracting and procurement –
✔️ Free to attend
✔️ First come, first served seating
✔️ Held in Connecticut Convention Center meeting rooms
(9:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
A dynamic networking and resource hub connecting small businesses with:- Lenders –
– Prime contractors –
– Government agencies –
– Business support organizations –
– 43 organizations confirmed to date
Tanisha Baptiste-Bynum at [email protected]
100 Columbus Blvd
Hartford, Connecticut 06103