Food Industry Small Business Matchmaking with HIDOE & Resource Partners

Connect face-to-face with HIDOE decision makers, local distributors, commissaries, and other resource partners and boost your network. Small Business Matchmaking This event is for small businesses and small farmers who are interested in learning more about selling to the Hawaiʻi Department of Education, federal commissaries, and connecting with resource partners. We aim to build partnerships that advance the goal of sourcing 30% of school food locally while increasing the share of state dollars invested in local small businesses. This is your chance to meet face-to-face with key players and discover new opportunities. Don’t miss out on making valuable connections and growing your business! With presentations by HIDOE & SPO Followed by Matchmaking Rounds: Attendees will have ~10-15 mins at each table they sign up for. Meet with: 6-8 representatives from HIDOE 2-3 local distributors 1-2 Commissaries representatives Resource Partner Agencies Hosted by: The Hawaiʻi State Procurement Office – Small Business Office in collaboration with the Hawaiʻi Department of Education & U.S. Small Business Administration.