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A GROWTH ECOSYSTEM FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

Powering Growth for Small Businesses

Where small businesses become ready, visible, and connected. That's the path to growth.

connectSBE builds that path in three moves: get contract-ready with a complete profile including your experience and capabilities, get visible to the procurement teams and primes actively looking for qualified suppliers, and get connected to the ongoing training, events, and resources that fuel long-term growth.

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OUR VALUE

WHY connectSBE

Most small businesses don't lose contracts because opportunities don't exist — they lose them because they're not positioned to compete when the opportunity shows up, or the buyer never finds them in the first place.

connectSBE closes both gaps, starting where relationships actually happen: locally. We launched in NYC and are expanding to new municipalities strategically, connecting businesses to both government and private/corporate opportunities as we grow.

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Opportunity discovery matched to your actual capabilities
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Supplier profiles built to get found by procurement teams and primes
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Education and readiness tools that close compliance and capability gaps
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A local and hyper-local network — ongoing relationships and community connections that support growth long after the first win
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EQUAL ACCESS

WHO IT'S FOR

Built for both sides of the supplier relationship.

For Small and Underserved Businesses
FOR SUPPLIERS

For Small & Underserved Businesses

Get contract-ready, get discovered, and access the training, events, and relationships that support growth at every stage. Whether you're bidding for the first time or scaling past your first contract, connectSBE meets you where you are.

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For Procurement Teams & Prime Contractors
FOR BUYERS

For Procurement Teams & Prime Contractors

Find qualified, ready-to-engage suppliers faster — filtered by category, location, and readiness, not just a static directory. Connect with partners who are actually prepared to deliver.

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METHODOLOGY

THE SUPPLIER GROWTH FRAMEWORK™

Growth happens in three stages. Most platforms only solve for one.

STAGE 1

1. Contract Ready

Your experience, capabilities, and capability statement, built into a profile that takes you from "not sure we qualify" to bidding with confidence.

STAGE 2

2. Buyer Ready

Get found and get matched. Procurement teams and primes see your profile directly, while opportunity matching connects you to relevant contracts — filtered by category, location, and readiness.

STAGE 3

3. Growth Ready

Keep building. Ongoing training, community and networking events, and access to the resources and connections that fuel long-term growth.

Supplier Growth Framework Diagram
STEP-BY-STEP

HOW IT WORKS

A simple, structured path to procurement success.

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1. Build Your Profile

Add your experience, capabilities, and capability statement, the information buyers actually search for.

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2. Get Matched

Opportunity matching connects you with procurement teams and primes looking for exactly what you offer — filtered by category, location, and readiness.

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3. Engage & Grow

Access ongoing training, community events, and networking opportunities that carry you from your first bid to long-term growth.

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4. Track Your Progress

See where you stand in the Supplier Growth Framework™ and what's next to move to the next stage.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

TECHNOLOGY THAT SUPPORTS, NOT REPLACES

Our tools help you get discovered and help buyers find you faster — but the relationships are still built by people. AI connects the right opportunities and the right suppliers; it doesn't replace the conversation that closes the deal.

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ANSWERS

FAQ

Everything you need to know about joining connectSBE.

Is connectSBE only for government contracting? +
No. connectSBE connects businesses to both government and private/corporate opportunities. We're starting local — launching in NYC — and expanding to additional municipalities strategically over time.
How does the matching process work? +
Opportunities and suppliers are matched by category, location, and readiness stage — connecting the right businesses to the right buyers, not just returning a keyword search.
How do I get started with connectSBE? +
Small businesses can get started by creating a profile online or scheduling a demo with our team.
How is this different from a supplier directory? +
A directory lists you. connectSBE actively matches you to relevant opportunities, tracks your readiness, and connects you to the training, events, and relationships that support growth — visibility plus a path to act on it.
Do I need to be "contract ready" to join? +
No — the platform is built to meet you at any stage, including the readiness and education work to get you there.

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See how connectSBE fits your growth stage — no matter where you're starting from.

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