HP joins with Business Matchmaking

Now in its eighth consecutive year, Business Matchmaking provides opportunities for small businesses to secure contracts from federal, state and local government agencies, as well as many Fortune 500 companies at key events and through an online network. In addition, the program offers education, training, counseling and resources.

Through regional events held across the country, and in online sessions, Business Matchmaking has enabled more than 77,000 small business sales appointments resulting in more than $8 billion in contracts granted. All events are free to both participating small businesses and representative buyers.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has lauded HP’s efforts in Business Matchmaking, twice naming it the national leader in technology for entrepreneurship.

The Business Matchmaking event series is sponsored by HP in cooperation with other corporations, including American Airlines, American Express OPEN, Dunn & Bradstreet and Lockheed Martin, as well as several nonprofit organizations, including SCORE, Small Business Development Centers, The Latino Coalition and Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP).