DECEMBER 16, 2025 - 12PM - 6PM
Are you trying to connect with the federal agencies and prime contractors that could be your customers?
Connect with new federal customers, re-engage with existing customers and network with 250 other small businesses and resource partners.
The NH Matchmaker offers an effective and efficient, in-person opportunity to connect with government contracting representatives.
Leading up to the Matchmaker, online workshops cover topics relevant to small business suppliers.
Cosponsored by SBA NH District Office, APEX Accelerator, and NH SBDC.
2025 NH Small Business Matchmaker
Tuesday, December 16
VIP Lunch: 11:30AM - 12:30PM ($30)
Event: 1:00PM - 6:00PM
Rivier University
420 South Main Street
Nashua, NH
Small Business Registration
Registration (through December 1): $100; Veterans $75
Final Registration (December 2-15): $125; Veterans $100
To register for a free pre-matchmaker class, see participating primes and resource partners,
and to register, click below:
Get Ready with These FREE Pre-Matchmaker Webinars!
Cybersecurity Compliance and Q&A with Project Spectrum
Monday, October 13, 2025
1:00PM – 2:30PM
Join the NH APEX Accelerator and the TN APEX Accelerator for an essential webinar on Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and its critical role in federal contracting. This session will equip your organization with the foundational knowledge needed to navigate the evolving landscape of cybersecurity compliance requirements for Department of Defense (DoD) contractors and subcontractors. A significant portion of this webinar will be dedicated to addressing your specific questions and concerns. Whether you're just beginning your CMMC journey or facing implementation challenges. You will also learn about the resources that Project Spectrum is offering to support contractors in their cybersecurity journey.
Getting on a GSA Schedule
Monday, October 20, 2025
11:00AM – 12:30PM
Michelle Simoes, GSA
Selling to the Government is a daunting task to ask of any small business. Have you found yourself thinking:
- Who exactly is the General Services Administration (GSA)?
- What do they buy in the open marketplace?
- What exactly are the GSA Schedules I keep hearing about and why are they important to me?
This webinar will discuss the purpose and structure of the GSA Schedules. We will also talk about the recent and expected changes in GSA and how this will impact working with the federal government in the future. Michelle Simoes, New England Region – Small Business Technical Advisor for the U.S. General Services Administration will be walking us through all these questions and more.
Preparing for the Small Business Matchmaker
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
11:00AM – 12:00PM
Danielle Ruest, Program Manager - NH APEX Accelerator
Theresa Pinto, Business Specialist - NH SBA District Office
Join us for an overview of how to prepare and what to expect at the upcoming Small Business Matchmaker Event on December 16th. Included is a discussion of how and when to follow up. We will also discuss executing the promised follow up. Don’t let the great connections and energy you put into a successful event go to waste by not doing the necessary follow up to stay top of mind with your new or renewed connections.
Hear from subject matter experts from the NH APEX Accelerator on how to put your best foot forward and get the most out of the event. A representative from the SBA’s NH District Office will also be participating to share some tips and tricks. If you are new to matchmakers or just need a refresh, you don’t want to miss this event.
The Ins and Outs of Bonding Your Government Contract
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
11:00AM – 12:30PM
Lauren Leskanic, Surety Executive - Surety Bonding Professionals, Inc.
Join us for an overview of the SBA’s Contract Line of Credit Program and Surety Bonding Program. These programs are essential to growing your business in the government contracting arena. Hear from SBA representatives about how they work with participating lenders to help finance the direct labor and material costs for upcoming contracts.
Capability Statements & SBA Small Business Profiles
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
11:00AM – 12:00PM
Sarah Murray, Government Contracting Advisor- NH APEX Accelerator
Theresa Pinto, Business Specialist - NH SBA District Office
Your Capability Statement is the most important piece of marketing literature for selling to government agencies and prime contractors. You have one chance to get it right! This workshop will review how to prepare a competent and engaging capability statement. We will include examples and templates if you don’t have a capability statement created for your business.
The NH APEX Accelerator will review client capability statements emailed to govcontracting@livefree.nh.gov if they are received before Wednesday, December 3rd at 4pm.
The NH Small Business Matchmaker brings small businesses together with prime contractors and federal and state agencies. Its design allows small businesses to meet with exhibitors that are looking for small businesses with appropriate services or products to fulfill their government contracts. Attendees can also connect with Small Business Resources at the event.
The NH Matchmaker allows small businesses ample opportunity to meet with exhibitors. We strive for a relaxed atmosphere so meetings occur on a first come basis. It is not structured with scheduled appointments. Keeping meetings meaningful but brief (up to 10 minutes) allows everyone to get their turn.
The event provides great networking opportunities so come prepared with plenty of business cards and get ready to make connections and build relationships with exhibitors and other small businesses.
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