2026 Virtual Midwest Matchmaker

Multi-day event

Date and time

Location

Online

Organizer

Michael Kantrud
michael.kantrud@sba.gov
701-239-5658

Host organization

North Dakota District Office of the SBA

Type of event

Resource Partner event

Event description

Join the 2026 Midwest Matchmaker: Connecting Small Businesses with Government Buyers

Are you a small business looking to expand your reach and connect with government buyers? The 2026 Midwest Matchmaker is your chance to meet federal, state, and local government procurement officials. This unique opportunity will bring together businesses and buyers in one of the largest online procurement events in the region.

Event Highlights:

  • Who: Hosted by APEX Accelerators from Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, and Wyoming, along with NADC APEX in Billings, MT, and the Nebraska Indian Community College APEX.
  • What: An online matchmaking event that allows businesses to:
    • Schedule pre-arranged appointments with government buyers, prime contractors and resource partners
    • Explore procurement opportunities at all levels.
  • When: February 11-12, 2026.
  • Where: Online – accessible to all businesses, nationwide!
  • Cost: FREE – no registration fees.
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