Logging in and updating procurement needs in Matchmaking Corporate Portal
Channel: Eventdex
Date: 2013-09-06

Matchmaking One on One is a product of Globalnest. We are launching for the first time at the 2013 GNEMSDC Expo. 

Here is more description about the 2013 GNEMSDC Matchmaking Event.
This year we are attempting to improve on our very successful One-on-One meetings between MBEs and corporate buyers.  Last year we arranged over 
1,000 meetings between buyers and MBEs. This year are attempting to significantly increase the number of meetings between MBEs and the buying community.   We are introducing a web based appointment application that both our buyers and sellers can use to more efficiently plan and schedule their time at the event.  MBEs and corporate members can sign up in the One-on-One portal today by first registering for the program and then completing the information requests. 
  
For Corporations
 
Register and enter your profile information.  Each registered buyer from your company should manage their own calendar for the One-on-One meetings.
 
For MBEs
 
You will need to check in periodically to check on the corporations that have registered and identified the types of goods and services they are looking for.  MBEs need to clearly state the goods and services they offer.  Do not get discouraged if there are not a lot of corporate buyers on the site right now. These will come in over the next 20 days.  So check in periodically for corporate updates.
 
Here are some of the basics to expect from this technology solution:
1) Registered Buyers will be able to manage their own appointments.  This is a demand driven system.  Buyers can state in the program the types of goods and services they are interested in and want to see.
2) Registered Buyers will be able to see which MBEs want to see them and approve meeting times for the MBEs they want to see and put others on a waiting list.
3)  Registered MBEs will be able to see what buyers are participating in the One-on-One sessions and what they are looking for.
4)  Registered MBEs can request meetings with specific buyers/companies. 
5)  In order for MBEs and Buyers to participate in this One-on-One program they must be registered
for the Expo.
6)  In order for MBEs and Buyers to see who is participating in the program they must be registered
in the Expo. 
 
Over 50 GNEMSDC/NMSDC corporate members participated in One-on-One program last year.   This year we will exceed this number significantly because we are partnering with the U.S. Department of Defense.  The DOD's One-on-One program that has been very successful over the past few years, but did not occur this year.  So we have invited their primes to participate in our event this year.  We are looking forward to bringing these buying organizations to our event to meet with our MBEs during the One-on-One program, Tuesday, September 24 at the Connecticut Convention Center.  This public-private partnership to increase MBE opportunities is unique and exciting.