CTAC, CPRA, APEX: Business Networking & Matchmaking Event 2025
General Information
The Coastal Technical Assistance Center, Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority and Louisiana APEX Accelerator will host a business matchmaking event on May 12, 2025, at the LSU Center for River Studies in Baton Rouge. This event is intended to match prime contractors and sub-contractors working in the coastal and water management sector.
Vendors/Partners:
The doors will open at 7 am for vendors and partner organizations to set up tables. Tables should be set up by 8 am. Please plan to stay for the duration of the event which ends at 11 am. Please check in at the registration desk to receive your name tag and information packet. Carts will be available for use.
Tables provided will be 6 feet in length. Each table will have two chairs available.
Business Matchmaking Event:
The Business Matchmaking Event will begin at 9 am and end at 10:30 am. Registrants should check in at the registration desk upon entering the building. Register here. All registered participants should proceed to the assigned area on the second floor to find your assigned tables at the scheduled times. The actual schedule for the event will be added in your profile. After registering and scheduling your matchmaking appointments, check the “Schedule” section to see a timeline of all your confirmed meetings and agenda updates.
The matchmaking meetings are brief 10 minute sessions. The sessions are intended to be a fast-paced face-to-face meeting, reminiscent of speed dating, allowing prime contractors and potential subcontractors to discuss capabilities and subcontracting opportunities. We ask that when the bell rings that conversations wrap up promptly so that the next session can begin on time.
Business to Business Open Networking:
The Business to Business Open Networking Session will be held from 8 am to 11 am on both the 1st and 2nd floor of the Center for River Studies. Please make sure to visit partner organization tables as well as network with businesses. Please make sure to check in at the registration desk upon entering the building. You can register here.