Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprise
The Matchmaking Event is a resource and networking opportunity for minority and women-owned businesses and local, state, and federal government buyers across Arkansas. This is a one-day event to help minority and women-owned businesses match with private and public sector buyers for contract opportunities. Registrants will have 15-minute, pre-arranged matchmaking appointments that would be otherwise difficult to schedule independently.
Platinum Sponsors
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Sponsorship Opportunities
The Matchmaking Event is an important event for the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development Division. The one-day event helps small business owners by matching them with local, state, and federal buyers for contract opportunities.
We are excited to announce that the event will be held on Wednesday, May 29th at the Clinton Presidential Center.
Please consider being a part of this rewarding and memorable experience that will create opportunities for businesses around the state. We invite you to become a sponsor for the Matchmaking event.
View our Sponsorship Guide for details on the specific sponsorship packages available for this year’s event.
Driving Directions
The Clinton Presidential Center and Park is located east of the River Market district in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. Construction on the Arkansas River Bridge/Interstate 30 may cause detours.
From Interstate 30 East: Take exit 140 and follow the frontage road in the right lane. Turn right onto 4th St. Turn left onto Collins St. Turn right onto 3rd St.
From Interstate 40 East/West: Merge onto Interstate 30 West toward Little Rock then follow the directions below.
From Interstate 30 West: Take exit 140B and follow the frontage road. Turn left onto 9th St to cross the I-30. Turn left and follow the frontage road. Turn right onto 4th St. Turn left onto Collins St. Turn right onto 3rd St.
From Downtown Little Rock: President Clinton Ave. and 3rd St. are intermittently closed due to construction. 9th St. is open.
Contact Us
If you need further assistance with this event, don’t hesitate to contact us.
