Tired of Hunting for Contracts? Let AI Do the Stalking for You!

MatchAwards

MatchAwards is an AI-powered platform revolutionizing how businesses discover opportunities. Our intelligent matching system automatically connects users with relevant government contracts, grants, and business-to-business opportunities based on their NAICS codes and profile information. Key features include intelligent opportunity matching, a B2B marketplace for supply chain development, teaming capabilities for collaboration on larger projects, job opportunity matching, and access to financial resources including SBA-backed micro-loans. MatchAwards creates an ecosystem where businesses, opportunities, and individuals connect seamlessly through AI-powered matching, eliminating time-consuming manual searches for small businesses.

Find Funding Opportunities Automatically with MatchAwards

We’re excited to announce our partnership with MatchAwards, an AI-powered platform that automatically matches your business with relevant government contracts, grants, and B2B opportunities. Simply create a profile with your business information and NAICS codes, and MatchAwards will deliver personalized opportunities directly to your feed. The platform also features teaming capabilities to help you collaborate on larger projects and connections to financial resources including SBA-backed micro-loans. Eliminate time-consuming manual searches and focus on growing your business. Sign up today at https://matchawards.com/edo/oliver_mudambo

Discover Opportunities Tailored to Your Business with MatchAwards

Finding the right funding opportunities for your business can be time-consuming and frustrating. That’s why we’ve partnered with MatchAwards, an innovative platform that uses artificial intelligence to match your business with relevant opportunities automatically.

How it works:

• Create a profile with your business information and NAICS codes
• The AI matching system identifies relevant government contracts, grants, and B2B opportunities
• Opportunities appear in your personalized feed, eliminating manual searches
• Connect with potential partners through the teaming feature to pursue larger projects
• Access financial resources including SBA-backed micro-loans

MatchAwards offers several key features designed for small businesses:

• Intelligent Opportunity Matching: Government contracts, grants, and B2B opportunities matched to your specific business
• Business-to-Business Marketplace: Connect with other businesses for supply chain development
• Teaming Capabilities: Collaborate with complementary businesses on larger projects
• Job Opportunity Matching: Find talent or employment through government and private sector listings
• Financial Resources: Connect with SBA-backed micro-loans and potential investors
• Investor profile: As you browse you have the opportunities to see the profiles of investors organized by your geographical area and industry
• Scholarships: Connect the future talent network with awards for school
• Current Awardees: See what companies are winning opportunities in your area

The platform also shows you who won government contracts and grants, providing valuable insights for potential subcontracting opportunities or partnerships.

Through our partnership, our team is here to help answer your questions about specific opportunities. Sign up today and start discovering tailored opportunities to grow your business at https://matchawards.com/edo/oliver_mudambo

Social Media Post Templates for EDOs to Share

Post 1: Government Contracts Looking for government contracts but don’t have time to search? MatchAwards automatically delivers relevant opportunities to your business based on your NAICS codes. Our new partnership gives you access to this AI-powered platform — sign up today and let the opportunities come to you! https://matchawards.com/edo/oliver_mudambo #SmallBusiness #GovernmentContracts

Post 2: Business Teaming Need partners to pursue larger contracts? MatchAwards’ AI Team Builder helps identify complementary businesses to collaborate with on bigger opportunities. As our member, you now have access to this innovative platform to expand your business capabilities. https://matchawards.com/edo/oliver_mudambo #Collaboration #BusinessGrowth

Post 3: B2B Connections Connect with other businesses in your supply chain through the MatchAwards marketplace. Our new partnership gives you access to this AI-powered platform where you can post requests, find suppliers, and discover new business opportunities. https://matchawards.com/edo/oliver_mudambo #B2B #SupplyChain

4. Platform Feature Guide for Small Businesses

MatchAwards: Your Business Opportunity Navigator

Opportunity Feed: Your Personalized Discovery Center Your feed automatically displays opportunities matched to your NAICS codes. Sort by “Hot” for trending opportunities, “New” for recent listings, or “Top” for consistently popular opportunities. Filter by opportunity type, including government contracts, B2B opportunities, grants, and micro-loans.

Teaming Feature: Find Perfect Partners When viewing an opportunity that might require additional capabilities, MatchAwards automatically suggests potential business partners with complementary skills. This feature helps small businesses compete for larger contracts by forming strategic partnerships.

NAICS Code Profile Integration: Be Found for What You Do Add relevant NAICS codes to your profile through:

• Profile creation: Our AI analyzes your business description and suggests relevant groups
• Search bar navigation: Find and join NAICS groups related to your business capabilities

Support System: Expert Assistance When You Need It Access support directly through the top navigation panel for:

• Contracts, Grants, and Awards questions: Connect with Greater Eastside Alliance inc administrators assigned to your account
• Technical support: Connect with the MatchAwards technical team

B2B Marketplace: Connect with Other Businesses Create buying requests or selling opportunities to connect with other businesses. Many businesses use this feature for supply chain development and finding local partners.

5. One-page “Getting Started” Guide

MatchAwards Quick Start Guide

Step 1: Create Your Account

• Visit https://matchawards.com/edo/oliver_mudambo to create your account
• Verify your email address to activate your account
• Set up your username and password

Step 2: Complete Your Profile (100% completion recommended)

• Add your business banner and avatar
• Set your display name
• Select your MatchAwards account type
• Enter your phone number, website, and address
• Write a bio that describes your business goals
• Select your organization type and business location preferences

Step 3: Set Up Your NAICS Codes

• Provide a sentence describing your business
• Review and select AI-suggested NAICS groups
• Join multiple relevant groups to maximize opportunity visibility
• Use the search bar to discover additional NAICS groups

Step 4: Explore Your Opportunities

• Review your personalized opportunity feed
• Filter by opportunity type (G2B, B2B, Grants, etc.)
• Click on opportunities to view details and application information
• Use bookmarks to save interesting opportunities

Step 5: Connect and Collaborate

• Explore teaming suggestions for larger opportunities
• Use the B2B marketplace to connect with other businesses
• Join community discussions around relevant opportunities

Need Help? Contact your GEA administrator through the Support tab for opportunity-specific questions.

7. Case Study Template for EDO Partners to Share

Success Story: How [Business Name] Found Opportunity Through MatchAwards

Business Profile:

• [Business Name]: A [type of business] based in [location]
• Size: [number] employees
• Industry: [industry]
• Challenge: Struggling to find relevant funding opportunities and spending too much time on manual searches

The MatchAwards Solution: After creating a profile on MatchAwards through our {edo-cobranded link}, [Business Name] gained access to:

• Personalized opportunity feed tailored to their NAICS codes
• AI-powered matching system that delivered relevant opportunities automatically
• Teaming suggestions to help them pursue larger contracts
• Business-to-business connections for supply chain development

Results:

• Discovered [X] relevant opportunities in the first month
• Secured a [$X] contract with [Agency/Organization]
• Formed a strategic partnership with [Partner Business] through the teaming feature
• Reduced time spent searching for opportunities by [X%]
• [Other measurable results]

In Their Words: “[Testimonial quote from business owner about their experience with MatchAwards]”

8. Email Template for EDOs to Introduce MatchAwards to Members

How to Get Started:

1. Visit our custom registration link: https://matchawards.com/edo/oliver_mudambo
2. Create your account and verify your email
3. Complete your profile (100% completion recommended)
4. Add relevant NAICS codes to your profile
5. Start exploring opportunities matched to your business

9. Frequently Asked Questions for EDO Members

1. MatchAwards: Frequently Asked Questions
2. Q: How much does it cost to use MatchAwards? A: As a member of GEA, you have complimentary access to MatchAwards through our partnership. Simply use our custom link to sign up: https://matchawards.com/edo/oliver_mudambo
3. Q: How does MatchAwards determine which opportunities to show me? A: MatchAwards uses AI to match opportunities based on your NAICS codes, business profile information, and location preferences. The more complete your profile, the more precise the matching will be.
4. Q: Can I use MatchAwards if I’m new to government contracting? A: Absolutely! MatchAwards is designed for businesses of all experience levels. The platform provides information about each opportunity and our EDO team can help answer your questions about specific opportunities.
5. Q: How often are new opportunities added? A: New opportunities are added continuously, and your feed updates in real-time as new relevant opportunities become available.
6. Q: What types of opportunities can I find on MatchAwards? A: MatchAwards features various opportunity types including government contracts (G2B), business-to-business opportunities (B2B), grants, sub-awards, micro-loans (SBA loans), and job listings.
7. Q: How do I get help if I have questions about an opportunity? A: Use the Support tab in the top navigation panel to submit questions. For opportunity-specific questions, provide the link to the opportunity, and your inquiry will be routed to our EDO administrator assigned to your account.

10. Scholarship Opportunities Section

Connecting Students with Educational Funding

MatchAwards isn’t just for businesses — it’s also a powerful resource for students seeking educational funding. Our platform includes thousands of scholarship opportunities that are automatically matched to students based on their area of study.

For EDO Members with Students:

• Students can create profiles by selecting “student” as their user type
• Our AI matching system connects students with relevant scholarship opportunities
• No more spending hours searching through scholarship databases
• Opportunities are delivered directly to students’ feeds based on their field of study

How It Works:

1. Students create a profile on MatchAwards through https://matchawards.com/edo/oliver_mudambo
2. They select “student” as their user type and indicate their area of study
3. The AI matching system identifies relevant scholarships
4. Students can apply directly through the provided links

Key Benefit: By helping connect students in your community with educational funding, you’re investing in your region’s future workforce and economic development.

11. Investor Connections Section

Funding Your Growth: Investor Connections

Finding the right funding is crucial for business growth. MatchAwards connects businesses with various funding sources, including investors looking for promising opportunities.

Investment Opportunities for Businesses:

• Equity Financing: Connect with private equity firms and venture capital investors who match your business profile
• Recent Contract Winners: Businesses that secure contracts or grants become attractive investment opportunities due to guaranteed cash flow
• Debt Financing: Access traditional bank loans and SBA-backed micro-loans
• Strategic Partnerships: Find investors who bring both capital and strategic value to your business

SBA-Backed Micro-Loans: MatchAwards provides access to various SBA-backed micro-loans, including:

• Sub $1 million loans
• Sub $250,000 loans
• $100,000 loans
• $50,000 loans

These loans can be used for starting a business, working capital, bridge financing, and more. They typically have less stringent requirements than traditional bank loans.

Investor Networking:

• Investors can create profiles on the platform with their investment criteria
• Businesses that match these criteria appear in the investors’ feeds
• This creates a two-way matching system that benefits both businesses and investors
• When businesses win contracts or grants, they gain visibility with relevant investors

For EDO Partners: Highlight this feature to businesses seeking growth capital. The MatchAwards platform creates natural connections between businesses with proven success (contract/grant winners) and investors looking for opportunities in your community.

12. Social Media Posts for Scholarships and Investor Connections

Scholarship Post: Attention students! Did you know our partnership with MatchAwards can help you find scholarships matched to your field of study? Create your student profile and let AI technology connect you with thousands of educational funding opportunities. Sign up today: https://matchawards.com/edo/oliver_mudambo #ScholarshipOpportunities #CollegeFunding

Investor Connection Post: Looking for funding to grow your business? Our MatchAwards partnership connects local businesses with investors and SBA-backed micro-loans. Businesses that win contracts become especially attractive to investors looking for opportunities with guaranteed cash flow. Create your profile: https://matchawards.com/edo/oliver_mudambo #BusinessFunding #InvestorConnections