Buyers

What are Marketplace Buyer Meetings?

Federal, state, and local governmental entities as well as large corporations use small businesses to supply goods and services they need. Marketplace Buyer meetings bring together representatives from these buying organizations to meet in-person with you to hear how your company could become their supplier. These meetings are an opportunity to increase your sales.

Meeting times and check-in

Buyer meetings are on December 7^th from 9:15 AM – 11:45 AM and 1:45 PM – 4:30 PM.

To participate in buyer meetings, you will need to check in at the buyer and supplier check-in table. Click here to view its location in the exhibit hall. Once checked-in, you will receive a badge. The badge must be worn at all times while in the buyer meeting space.

Meetings process

Marketplace buyer meetings are not pre-scheduled. WPI staff will be onsite to assist you identify opportunities and accompany you to the buyer table if desired. Meetings last no longer 10 minutes. This is a strict deadline out of respect for you and other businesses looking to meet with buyers.

How to prepare

If you would like help preparing for buyer meetings, the Wisconsin Procurement Institute has two webinars to explain buyer meeting best practices, things you should expect, and what to bring. Register at the links below:

• October 17^th, 12:00 – 1:00 PM Acquisition Hour: Preparing for One-on-One Buyer Meetings
• November 8^th, 12:00 – 1:00 PM Acquisition Hour: Preparing for One-on-One Buyer Meetings

MARKETPLACE connects private sector, federal, state and local buyers with diverse suppliers of products and services.

To learn more about becoming a buyer, contact:
Jack Laufenberg
Wisconsin Procurement Institute
414.270.3600