Press Releases

December 6, 2011
MY BUSINESS MATCHES ALONG WITH THE INTER-AMERICAN BANK AND THE CLINTON FOUNDATION CONDUCT FIRST EVER BUSINESS MATCHMAKING IN HAITI

Port-au-Prince, Haiti (December 6, 2011) – As part of the Invest in Haiti initiative, My Business Matches (MBM) along with the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) and The Clinton Foundation conducted the first ever business matchmaking event between Haitian Government Ministries, local Haitian businesses and global investors.

During the two-day conference MBM’s online business matchmaking solution facilitated over 700 face to face meetings. Local companies, NGOs and government agencies from 29 different countries and overseas territories participated.

The participating Haitian Government Agencies included: The Ministry of Agriculture, Commerce, Interior, Tourism, Public Works & Transportation. Among the investors were: Capital Bank, CitiBank, Bank of Nova Scotia, and Banque Populaire de Haitienne.

“I’m grateful to IADB and The Clinton Foundation for hosting this historic event in Haiti,” said Jeff Vigil, President and CEO of MBM. “We all have something we can contribute and it’s a good feeling knowing our business matchmaking solution helped bring together foreign investors with Haitian Government Agencies and local Haitian businesses. MBM’s technology is making a positive impact on the lives of millions of Haitians and that is remarkable.”

May 26, 2011
MY BUSINESS MATCHES SUCCESSFULLY SET UP OVER 350 MEETINGS AT THE B2B PROCUREMENT MATCHMAKING EVENT DURING AMERICA’S SMALL BUSINESS SUMMIT IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

WASHINGTON, DC (May 26, 2011) – My Business Matches successfully set up over 350 meetings for small businesses that participated in the B2B Procurement Matchmaking event at America’s Small Business Summit, organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and The Latino Coalition

Meetings connected Summit attendees with procurement officers from government agencies and Fortune 500 companies. In total, 19 buyers participated. Among the buyers were NASA, Overstock.com, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Department of Labor.

“The caliber of buyers at the B2B Procurement Matchmaking event was stellar,” said Jeff Vigil, President of My Business Matches. “Our post event reports indicate that over 50 current contract opportunities could be fulfilled by participating suppliers. Although this does not guarantee those participants a contract, it certainly shows the value in attending these events.”

Caren Z. Turner, Esq. stated, “It [B2B Procurement Matchmaking event] was, in my opinion, the best part of the US Chamber Event. I also truly appreciate your team going the extra mile to make it a worthwhile experience for me and the others in the room.”

About My Business Matches
My Business Matches is an online platform that connects buyers and suppliers based on business categories or NAICS codes. It was established in 2007 and is based in San Antonio, Texas. My Business Matches mission is to enable buyers to find the "right" suppliers and vice-versa. Visit www.mybusinessmatches.com

April 27, 2011
MY BUSINESS MATCHES EXECUTES SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS MATCHMAKING EVENT FOR THE INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK’S LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN OFF SHORING AND OUTSOURCING SUMMIT IN MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY

MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY (April 27, 2011) – My Business Matches executed a successful business matchmaking event on April 15 for the first Latin America and the Caribbean Off shoring and Outsourcing Summit, organized by the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) and Uruguay's Export and Investment Promotion Agency, Uruguay XXI.

The Latin America and the Caribbean Off shoring and Outsourcing Summit provided businesses the opportunity to meet, network and engage with potential business partners and learn about the current global trends in the Outsourcing Industry and the opportunities for Latin America and the Caribbean.

José Cabrera-Macchi, Integration and Trade Sector for the Inter-American Development Bank said, "The My Business Matches online solution and on-site logistics team played a huge part in the success of the summit."

Jeff Vigil, President of My Business Matches said, "We were privileged that IADB asked us to facilitate the business matchmaking portion of this event. In total, My Business Matches facilitated nearly 800 meetings. It was a huge success. I look forward to tracking the pipeline that was developed because of the business matchmaking event."

About My Business Matches
My Business Matches is an online platform that connects buyers and suppliers based on business categories or NAICS codes. It was established in 2007 and is based in San Antonio, Texas. My Business Matches mission is to enable buyers to find the "right" suppliers and vice-versa. Visit www.mybusinessmatches.com

February 2, 2011
GREATER WASHINGTON HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (GWHCC) INTRODUCES AN ELECTRONIC BUSINESS MATCHMAKING TOOL FOR ITS SECOND ANNUAL BUSINESS EXPO "LEADING THE WAY TO BUSINESS SUCCESS"

MARCH 16, 2011 AT THE WALTER E. WASHINGTON CONVENTION CENTER

WASHINGTON, D.C., February 28, 2011 - The GWHCC will make it easier for businesses to meet by introducing a business matchmaking tool for its upcoming expo. Buyers and suppliers can get to know each other in advance and set one-on-one meetings for the day of the Expo. This tool also instantly matches buyers and suppliers based on filtering categories such as industry and company size. Users have access to supplier profiles that include company descriptions, brochures, videos and contact information.

My Business Matches is the company providing this useful service. "One-on-one sessions will maximize the productivity that exhibitors, buyers and suppliers have at the expo,” stated Jeff Vigil, President of My Business Matches. “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy; however, gaining access to the right buyers is difficult. My Business Matches helps businesses by connecting them with buyers from corporations and government agencies interested in purchasing their specific products or services."

The business matchmaking tool is also crucial to prime contractor companies looking for smaller groups to partner with or create Mentor-Protégé relationships. "Knowing the line of work of successful small companies ahead of time expedites the process of forming partnerships," says Carlos Rivera, Chairman and CEO of CAMRIS International, an international development consulting firm in Bethesda, MD. "The Business Matchmaking platform has great potential since our company constantly teams up with small companies to perform contracts and bid for business opportunities with federal agencies."

This year’s expo will be held on March 16 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and will bring together business leaders and decision makers from dynamic small companies, corporations, embassies, prime contractors as well as federal and local government agencies in the Washington DC metro area. As of date, sponsors include American Airlines, Double R Productions, El Tiempo Latino, Fannie Mae, FedEx Office, HSBC Bank USA, La Nueva 87.7, Lanigan, Ryan, Malcolm, and Doyle, PNC Bank, State Farm Insurance, Telemundo, Verizon, Verizon Wireless, Viva 900, Wachovia, Walmart and Washington Convention and Sports Authority.

About the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is a membership driven organization that supports the economic development of the Greater Washington metropolitan area by facilitating the success of Latino and other minority-owned businesses and the communities they serve through networking, advocacy, education, and access to capital. The Chamber was founded in 1976 and is 501(C) 6. For additional information visit our website www.gwhcc.org

February 2, 2011
AT&T GLOBAL SUPPLIER DIVERSITY UTILIZES MY BUSINESS MATCHES TECHNOLOGY FOR THE AT&T MEET THE PRIMES MATCHMAKER EVENT IN ATLANTA, GA

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (February 2, 2011) – AT&T Global Supplier Diversity is utilizing the My Business Matches matchmaking solution for its "AT&T Meet The Primes Matchmaker" event being held March 16, 2011 in Atlanta, GA. AT&T Meet the Primes Matchmaking Events are strategic platforms that have been created to introduce certified diverse suppliers to AT&T internal business units and Prime Supplier decision makers for Tier 1 and or Tier 2 opportunities. Marianne Strobel, Assistant Vice President - AT&T Global Supplier Diversity said, "Diverse Suppliers continue to provide AT&T with innovation, quality, and cost savings that enable AT&T to be positioned as a leader in providing cutting edge products and solutions.

Jeff Vigil, President of My Business Matches says, "I feel privileged a large corporation such as AT&T is utilizing the My Business Matches business matchmaking solution for its Meet The Primes Matchmaker event. Our solution’s capabilities speak for itself. We are confident the event will be a huge success."

About My Business Matches
My Business Matches is an online platform that connects buyers and suppliers based on business categories or NAICS codes. It was established in 2007 and is based in San Antonio, Texas. My Business Matches mission is to enable buyers to find the "right" suppliers and vice-versa. Visit www.mybusinessmatches.com

January 20, 2011
MY BUSINESS MATCHES PRESIDENT, JEFF VIGIL, ADDRESSES MEMBERS OF THE SICHUAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR IMPORT/EXPORT IN CHENGDU, CHINA

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (January 20, 2011) – My Business Matches President, Jeff Vigil, travelled to Chengdu, China to address over 400 members of the Sichuan Chamber of Commerce for Import/ Export (SCOCIE).

Li Ming, Secretary General of the SCOCIE, invited My Business Matches to address its members at their annual Gala. Ming said, "It is important for us to partner and bring our business matchmaking events to the next level and to provide quality matches to our members."

In his address, Vigil said, "We are currently in discussions with the SCOCIE to provide its members access to global buyers. My Business Matches’ mission is to connect the right buyer with the best qualified supplier and vice-versa." SCOCIE was established in 2002 and currently has 438 member enterprises.

About My Business Matches
My Business Matches is an online platform that connects buyers and suppliers based on business categories or NAICS codes. It was established in 2007 and is based in San Antonio, Texas. My Business Matches mission is to enable buyers to find the "right" suppliers and vice-versa. Visit www.mybusinessmatches.com

January 12, 2011
THE U.S. HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILL HOST A BUSINESS MATCHMAKING EVENT UTILIZING THE MY BUSINESS MATCHES MATCHMAKING PLATFORM

San Antonio, Texas (January 12, 2010) -- The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) will host a business matchmaking event titled, "The Federal Agency Matchmaking" at the 21st Annual Legislative Summit in Washington, DC on March 28-30, 2011. They will utilize the My Business Matches business matchmaking platform.

The Federal Agency Matchmaking is tailored for Hispanic Business Enterprises (HBE’s) to meet and engage in new business opportunities with the federal government. Meet HBE’s who specialize in information technology, manufacturers, precision metal fabrication for the aerospace and defense industries, environmental remediation and many other industries relevant to the products and services that government agencies purchase.

"My Business Matches has worked with the USHCC on business matchmaking for five years," said Jeff Vigil, President of My Business Matches. "This is the first year the USHCC has offered this service at its Legislative Conference and we are eager to bring this service to the USHCC’s legislative audience and participating government agencies," Vigil continued.

The USHCC Legislative Summit is an event where Hispanic businesses, chamber leaders and corporate executives gather together to advocate for those issues that impact the Hispanic community.

About My Business Matches
My Business Matches is an online platform that connects buyers and suppliers based on business categories or NAICS codes. It was established in 2007 and is based in San Antonio, Texas. My Business Matches mission is to enable buyers to find the "right" suppliers and vice-versa. Visit www.mybusinessmatches.com

January 11, 2011
My Business Matches retained by The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and The Latino Coalition (TLC)

San Antonio, Texas (January 11, 2010) -- My Business Matches was retained by The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and The Latino Coalition (TLC) to provide Business Matchmaking Services at the 2011 America’s Small Business Summit to be held on May 23-25, in Washington D.C.

The 2011 America’s Small Business Summit will bring together more than 500 small business owners, managers, and entrepreneurs from across the country to network, learn, and advocate for policies that support small business growth. TLC will host the business matchmaking portion of the event, which will match Summit attendees with procurement officers from government agencies and Fortune 500 companies.

"We’re looking forward to connecting Summit attendees with companies and agencies capable of steering major contracts to their businesses," said Tom Collamore, senior vice president of communications and strategy and counselor to the president at the U.S. Chamber.

"We are honored to be working with two distinguished organizations - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and The Latino Coalition" said Jeff Vigil, President of My Business Matches. "The opportunity to match constituents of both organizations is historical and we are pleased to be a part of it," said Vigil.

My Business Matches is an online platform that connects buyers and suppliers based on business categories or NAICS codes. It was established in 2007 and is based in San Antonio, Texas. My Business Matches mission is to enable buyers to find the "right" suppliers and vice-versa. Visit www.mybusinessmatches.com

TLC is a non-profit nationwide organization based in California, with offices in Washington, D.C. and Guadalajara, Mexico. TLC was established to address policy issues that directly affect the well-being of Hispanics in the United States. TLC’s agenda is to develop initiatives and partnerships that will foster economic equivalency and enhance overall business, economic, and social development of Latinos. Visit: www.thelatinocoalition.com

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations.

December 1,2010
Negocios Now (page 16) The Masters of Business Matchmaking

November 1, 2010
MyBusinessMatches.com: A Success In China!

The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), the People’s Bank of China (PBC), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Sichuan Provincial Government hosted the 4th China-Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) Business Summit on October 21-22, 2010 in Chengdu, China. The 2-day summit included policy discussions, industry workshops, and one-on-one business meetings set up through MyBusinessMatches.com. This was the first time virtual matching was introduced to this event and successfully executed.

MyBusinessMatches.com matched 172 Chinese investors, importers and exporters with 122 Latin American and Caribbean Countries investment partners, importers and exporters ensuring a quality match based on company business categories and needs. This provided a great experience for the participating companies by providing a total of 490 one-on-one meetings. The meetings included the placement of 80% of all walk-ins not pre-registered for the event. The system broke the language barrier by allowing the participants to select their language of choice Chinese, Spanish or English.

"I am looking forward to using My Business Matches for our events in Latin America" said Mr. Jose Cabrera-Machi from Inter-American Development Bank.

For more information on MyBusinessMatches.com, please visit the website or contact My Business Matches at 1-866-853-3561.

About MyBusinessMatches.com:
MyBusinessMatches.com was created by Interblock Studios in San Antonio, Texas. Our mission is to enable buyers to find the "right" suppliers and vice-versa. We believe that we can create solid business relationships and improve business overall by building one location where buyers and suppliers can connect.