MatchWorks at the 2027 NVSBC-EF Finance Symposium
The Right Connection. At the Right Stage of Your Business.
MatchWorks is NVSBC-EF‘s structured networking experience designed to connect small business professionals with finance service providers, subject-matter experts, and industry resources based on their current business needs and growth priorities.
Instead of leaving the right conversation to chance, MatchWorks uses participant information to help create intentional connections around the financial challenges and opportunities that matter most to each business.
MatchWorks Brought to You By:
More Than Networking
MatchWorks is intentional networking built around business need. It is designed to create a clear next step after the event.
- 11:00 – 11:45 SME Session
- 12:00 – 12:45 Mentor Session
MatchWorks Interest Forms
Small Business Participants
Tell us where your business is today, what financial challenge or growth opportunity you are working through, and what type of expertise or relationship could help you move forward.
Finance Providers and Subject Matter Experts
Tell us where your organization delivers value, the types of businesses you are best positioned to support, and the financial needs or growth stages that align with your expertise.
All participants must be registered to attend the 2027 Finance Symposium in order to participate in MatchWorks.
Why MatchWorks
The Finance Symposium brings together small business decision-makers and financial professionals across the business lifecycle. MatchWorks adds structure to that environment by helping participants identify relevant people before the conversation begins.
- Relevant needs: Small businesses identify the challenge, opportunity, or objective they want to address.
- Relevant expertise: Providers and SMEs identify the areas where they can deliver the greatest value.
- Curated connections: NVSBC-EF reviews both sides and identifies potential alignment.
- Meaningful follow-through: The objective is a conversation worth continuing after the Symposium.
Step 01
Define Need
Participants identify their current financial priority, challenge, or growth objective.
Step 02
Qualify
NVSBC-EF reviews submissions for completeness, relevance, and readiness.
Step 03
Curate Match
Business needs are compared with provider capabilities and areas of expertise.
Step 04
Meet
Selected participants connect in focused, in-person conversations during the Symposium.
Step 05
Follow Through
When there is alignment, participants continue the conversation and determine next steps.
Who Should Participate?
Small Business Participants
Business owners and leaders who have a defined financial need, challenge, or growth objective and want to connect with relevant expertise.
- Business owners and founders
- CEOs and presidents
- CFOs, controllers, and finance managers
- Operations and growth leaders
Finance Providers and Subject Matter Experts
Qualified organizations and professionals that support small businesses across the financial and growth lifecycle.
- Banks, lenders, and capital providers
- Accounting and financial professionals
- Investors, M&A, valuation, and wealth professionals
- Risk, insurance, and operational advisors
- Experienced CEOs and business leaders serving as mentors or peer resources
MatchWorks Across the Business Lifecycle
Financial Readiness & Capital Access
Access to capital, banking relationships, business credit, accounting and reporting, working capital, financing options, tax planning, bonding, and financial readiness.
Growth, Scale & Operational Excellence
Cash-flow planning, forecasting, growth capital, operational infrastructure, risk management, strategic partnerships, and preparing the business to scale.
Strategic Growth, M&A & Wealth Creation
Mergers and acquisitions, enterprise value, investment readiness, succession, exit planning, strategic growth, wealth planning, and long-term value creation.
Ready to Make the Right Connection?
Tell us what you need or where you can help. NVSBC-EF will use that information to identify potential MatchWorks connections for the 2027 Finance Symposium.
MatchWorks connections are based on participant information, identified needs, available expertise, and event participation. Submission of an interest form does not guarantee a specific match or business outcome.