MMPC 2024 Program Book

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APRIL 30 - MAY 2 2024

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Detroit, Michigan

OPENING LETTERS

Dear MMPC Attendees,

MMSDC CHAIRMAN

JEFF MORRISON

On behalf of the entire Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council’s (MMSDC) Board of Directors, it is our honor to welcome you to the 2024 Michigan Minority Procurement Conference (MMPC) and Business Opportunity Exchange!

To capture the focus and energy of this exceptional conference, this year’s theme is, “Future Ready –Deliberate Action; Intentional Impact!”

Connecting global, national, and local companies with the top minority business enterprises (MBEs) in Michigan and throughout the country is our goal. MMPC has proven to be an excellent opportunity for MBEs to showcase their capabilities and make strong and valuable connections. The investments we make in ourselves, and the information gathered at this conference, will yield dividends beyond these three days. We encourage you to make the most of this opportunity.

Corporate partners, like General Motors, put our dollars and support behind MMPC because we recognize that our diverse partners are a critical part of our success -- they add value and innovation to our supply team and our products. We, too, are committed to building relationships and ensuring our supply base not only reflects the diversity of our team members and customers, but also the communities we serve. Our enthusiasm and creativity ensure this happens.

Serving as the Chair for the MMSDC Board, I have seen the dedication and commitment of the MMSDC team to lessen the equity gap and encourage opportunities that grow and scale MBEs. Thank you to Michelle Sourie Robinson and her fantastic team, who worked tirelessly to put this event together. Your efforts to match and connect MBEs with real opportunities and to provide development for both MBEs and our Corporate Partners are appreciated.

At GM, our strong partnership with MMSDC has allowed us to build processes and best practices. GM continues to be committed to fostering a supplier network which shares our values. The MMPC and MMSDCsponsored events have helped us to develop and grow our supplier network to reflect our customers, dealers, and team members.

Our conference speakers are prepared to provide valuable insight and best practices for navigating the rapidly changing environments we all face. Our corporate partners will be available during the Business Opportunity Exchange to begin the dialogue toward partnership. We hope you find the content inspiring and the experience rewarding. Let’s have a great conference and enjoy this week!

Thanks to all of you, our MBEs, and corporate partners, for your continued support.

Jeff Morrison Vice President, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain General Motors

MICHIGAN CONGRESSMAN

JOHN E. JAMES

Members of the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council,

I want to welcome you to the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council’s (MMSDC) 43rd annual Michigan Minority Procurement Conference and Opportunity Fair! With nearly 300 exhibits, one full day of learning sessions, and professional networking events throughout, I hope that your attendance at this trade fair will enable you to accomplish your business’ goals and beyond!

For those of you who are not aware, my father, John A. James, started our family business with one truck, one trailer and NO excuses in 1971. Despite push back from the federal government, including a legal battle at the Supreme Court, my father obtained a 48-state operating authority while easing the burden for minorities to enter the trucking business.

I was blessed to join the family company in 2012 after serving in the United States Army as an Apache helicopter pilot and continue his success by growing the company to new heights.

My family’s story is one that I am sure mirrors many of your stories. It is one of perseverance, hard-work, and a firm belief in the American Dream for all who have the drive to attain it.

During this Michigan Minority Procurement Conference and Opportunity Fair, I hope you all will seize the moment and take the opportunity to meet with the other business owners in our industry. The City of Detroit is blessed to have over 300 MMSDC member corporations and 1,000 member businesses, who are all working collaboratively to grow Michigan’s economy and build America.

I thank you for your participation in this event and wish you and your business the best in the years to come!

Signed, John E. James Member of Congress

STRONG CHAINS HAVE DIVERSE LINKS

We believe supply chains should be as diverse as the customers they serve. That’s why we have a DTE Supplier Diversity team that seeks out local and diverse suppliers. We believe in helping our state and our customers by choosing businesses that support their communities. In 2023, DTE spent $988 million with diverse suppliers which went toward creating jobs in local and diverse communities. Because a supply chain shouldn’t just support its customers; it should also represent and connect them.

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MICHIGAN CONGRESSWOMAN

HALEY STEVENS

Dear Friends,

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 43rd Annual Michigan Minority Procurement Conference & Opportunity fair! This event is a phenomenal opportunity for forming critical relationships among businesses, both large and small. As a woman who began her career in the automotive and technology spaces, I understand the importance of forming these meaningful connections -of coming together and creating a community that both uplifts and challenges one another.

This conference is a great opportunity to bring together minority business enterprises to share resources and form bonds to advance our goals. I continue to be impressed by the determination of business owners like you who work against all obstacles to achieve the success you hold today.

Congratulations on your achievements and thank you for being here today, your commitment to your business and your community are what make Michigan a great state to live and do business! It is an honor to work with such ambitious and tenacious community leaders, and I look forward to continuing this important work as your partner in Congress.

Welcome!

Haley Stevens Member of Congress

Diversity Powers Us Up

At Ford we recognize our social responsibility to provide opportunities to diverse businesses. For over a century we’ve been pioneers in providing opportunities to people regardless of race, gende r, sexual orientation and background. And even though we’ve already contributed billions to the US economy in diversity spending, we’re just getting started.

We’re proud to support the Michigan Minority Procurement Conference. Ford has a continued commitment to creating business opportunities for diverse suppliers including certified MMSDC Suppliers.

No one gets to the future alone. To learn more about our Ford Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Program, visit www.fordsupplierdiversity.com.

FORD MUSTANG MACH-E GT PERFORMANCE EDITION

MICHIGAN CONGRESSWOMAN

RASHIDA TLAIB

Dear Advocates,

I am excited to welcome the attendees of the Michigan Minority Procurement Conference to the city of Detroit. Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council has led the charge for creating equity in business enterprises across the state and championing issues of concern for minority-owned suppliers. This conference provides an important opportunity for our communities to network, connect, and forge new relationships across all sectors.

I offer you all a warm welcome to our Motor City.

Sincerely,

Rashida Tlaib Member of Congress

YOU BELONG HERE

September 9-11, 2024

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UNITED STATES SENATOR

DEBBIE STABENOW

Dear Council Members and Participants,

Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the 43rd Michigan Minority Procurement Conference.

This event is a great opportunity for members to join together to network and build relationships locally, nationally and globally. Your theme, “Future Forward: Deliberate Action & Intentional Impact” is fitting as you reflect on the successes of the past year and work to create opportunities for Michigan’s minority-owned firms. I have always believed that Michigan’s diversity makes us strong, and your members are proving it every day.

Thank you for your commitment to showcasing Michigan’s leadership in the automotive industry. I hope you have a successful conference.

Sincerely,

Debbie Stabenow U.S. Senator

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OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE

DAVID COULTER

Greetings Michigan Minority Procurement Conference,

Oakland County is so pleased to welcome national and local corporations to metro Detroit for this important three-day event designed to foster collaboration and connections. Conferences like this help promote and identify the vast array of work that is open to a diverse pool of vendors looking to expand their reach.

In Oakland County, we are committed to ensuring minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses have an equitable shot at getting county contracts.

Just last month, we held our first “Diverse Connections” event aimed at bringing government agencies and hundreds of vendors together to discuss opportunities available to companies looking to do business with the county. We know how important it is to be intentional about building these relationships.

Enjoy all that the region has to offer during your time at the conference and here’s to growing our pool of qualified and excellent contractors and vendors.

With gratitude,

David Coulter Oakland County Executive

Driven by diversity.

General Motors would like to congratulate Jeffrey Morrison, VP of Global Purchasing and Supply Chain as the new Board Chairman of the MMSDC.

We’re proud that you’ll be an extension of GM and our commitment to grow and advocate for minority-owned businesses. Thank you for representing our long-standing legacy to support diverse suppliers across the state and our plans to become the most inclusive company in the world.

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GRAND RAPIDS MAYOR

ROSALYNN BLISS

Welcome to the 43rd Annual Michigan Minority Procurement Conference and Opportunity Fair. I hope that this conference is both educational and engaging, while allowing you to develop new business connections and provide you with fresh opportunities for growth. Here at the City of Grand Rapids, we continue to be committed to support the creation, retention and growth of businesses, an objective and goal that is continuing to be to be retooled and reinvented.

Adopted in 2019, the City of Grand Rapids’ Strategic Plan contains six strategic priorities that outline what we as a City strive to achieve. One of these priorities is Economic Prosperity and Affordability including the specific objective to “support the creation, retention and growth of businesses.” Through this Strategic Plan and our Equitable Economic Development and Mobility Strategic Plan, the City has committed to leveraging its resources and influence to increase contracting opportunities for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Woman Business Enterprises (WBEs) and Micro Local Business Enterprises (MLBEs).

As Mayor of Grand Rapids, I have also been committed to supporting Michigan businesses and entrepreneurs, and aligning with organizations that help our communities close the wealth gap. MMPC is our state’s largest business trade fair, focusing specifically on bridging the gap and cultivating the engagement of minority-owned businesses with the country’s top corporations. This three-day event held annually in Detroit and features a dynamic trade floor with over 300 booths, as well as a comprehensive professional development program designed to provide businesses with best practices and insight for the upcoming business year.

Again, I welcome you to the 43rd annual Michigan Minority Procurement Conference & Business Opportunity Fair. I applaud the efforts of the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council staff, volunteers, supporters, and sponsors for their contributions towards making this event successful. I wish you continued success in all your future endeavors. As we continue to grow and evolve at the City of Grand Rapids, I hope that this conference provides you with ample opportunity to do the same.

Sincerely,

Rosalynn Bliss Mayor, City of Grand Rapids

We create the power solutions people depend on:

• A Global Power Technology leader

• Diversity & Inclusion are a part of Cummins core values

• Powering America’s landmark, the Statue of Liberty in New York City for over 130 years

• A century of innovating for our customers

• Our footprint and impact is in over 190+ countries

• Environmental stewardship

• Ranked 149 in 2022 by The Fortune 500.

Our supplier diversity website is the first step in your journey to become a supplier at Cummins. Register today.

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Dear Friends,

MICHIGAN GOVERNOR

GRETCHEN WITMER

On behalf of the state of Michigan, I’d like to extend my warmest greetings to everyone attending the 43rd Annual Michigan Minority Procurement Conference (MMPC) & Opportunity Fair. The Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC) is committed to driving economic growth to benefit communities and supporting minority businesses to grow Michigan’s economy. I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude to MMSDC for hosting this event. This work is incredibly important to the development and growth of minority businesses.

To everyone attending, I hope this conference will provide a space for you to connect with business leaders and discover opportunities to expand your operations here in Michigan. We’re so glad to have you on Team Michigan! Again, welcome to the 43rd Annual Michigan Minority Procurement Conference (MMPC) & Opportunity Fair. Please accept my best wishes for an enjoyable and productive event.

Sincerely,

Gretchen Whitmer Governor of Michigan

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MMSDC PRESIDENT & CEO

MICHELLE SOURIE ROBINSON

On behalf of the MMSDC team it’s my pleasure to welcome you to the the 43rd Annual Michigan Minority Procurement Conference (MMPC). We value your support and commitment! It has contributed to making the MMPC one of the nation’s premier procurement conferences, and for this, we thank you! We are on a journey to economic equity for businesses with an emphasis on Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs). Our shared vision and intention help to make this a reality.

The theme for this year’s conference - ‘Future Ready: Deliberate Action & Intentional Impact captures the focus and energy of what must be done to accomplish our mission. It is our goal to reduce the years it will take to achieve parity from the estimated 333 years to 15 years. Such an aggressive goal is within reach if buying entities become more intentional as they procure products and services. What we endeavor to do here together puts all of us in a better position for success.

MMPC is designed to facilitate the connections necessary for success for major corporations and government agencies as they source the top MBEs from Michigan and throughout the country. Your participation, support and engagement have already made this year’s conference a success. We look forward to the positive impact that will stem from this week’s connections and collaborations.

Respectfully,

Michelle Sourie Robinson President & CEO, MMSDC, and Operator, MBDA Michigan and State of Michigan Business Solutions Group Centers

BUILDING DIVERSITY FOR TOMORROW

SIGNATURE EVENTS COMMITTEE

BILL DUREN Duren Resources (Co-Chair)

JACKIE BURNLEY Walbridge (Co-Chair)

ANTOINETTE TURNER BWD Technologies

BARBARA MORGAN Lear

BRIAN MOORE Flex

DANIEL MUSCHONG DTE

DANIELLE PAGE Adient

DENISHA GREER Barton Malow

DURANT CRUM Dakkota

JENNIFER GOOD American Axle & Manufacturing

LAUREN CLARK Kyyba

LISA POINTER Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan

MARCUS LEWIS Full View Productions

MARILYN HORN 98 Forward

ROBERT E. BORDEAUX Caravan Facilities

RYOKO WATANABE Toyota

SHANNON ELLISON Flex N Gate

SHAWN PERDUE Miller Knoll

SHENG-DONG LIU Generalety

TAMIKA BROWN The Harmon Group

TAMMI HART Tenneco, Inc.

TANYA CADWELL-MURRAY ZF

TERESA LEFEVRE Comerica Bank

FACILITY MANAGEMENT & VIDEO PRODUCTION

3Pin Design & Management

Full View Productions

ENTERTAINMENT

Darius James

Terrance Jones

EVENT PRODUCTION

The Wynning Experience

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Empire Kitchen & Cocktails

GRAPHIC DESIGN AND PRINTING

Duren Resources

TR3 Studios

INTERPRETER SERVICES

Blessed Hands Interpreting Services

MARKETING & PR

98Forward

PHOTOGRAPHY

Hobson Media Group

Stinson Photography LLC

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS

Essence Upscale Promotions

Mercury Fulfillment

TRANSPORTATION

Golden Limousine International

WELLNESS

The W Buchanan Group

VIDEO

C Boy Productions

MMPC OFFICIAL CONFERENCE & BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY EXCHANGE SPONSORS

CONFERENCE SPEAKER HONORARIUM SPONSOR

SPONSORS

CONFERENCE BAG SPONSORS

MATCHMAKER365 (MM365) HUB SPONSOR

PROGRAM BOOK SPONSOR

RIBBON CUTTING SPONSORS

LUNCH SPONSORS

REGISTRATION SPONSOR

ATRIUM

MOBILE APP SPONSOR

CONFERENCE LANYARD SPONSORS

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY LUNCH SPONSORS

POWER UP & RECHARGE SPONSOR

RELAXATION AND NETWORKING SPONSOR LOUNGE SPONSOR

SILVER SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSORS

APRIL 30 - MAY 2 2024

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

INDUSTRY DAY - APRIL

8:00

8:30

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM MBE: POLICY TO PRACTICE: GROWING MBE STATE CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM CORPORATE BREAKOUTS: NAVIGATING THE NEW LEGAL LANDSCAPE OF SUPPLIER DIVERSITY

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM MBE: DEMYSTIFYING THE PROCESS FOR CAPITAL PREPARATION

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM CORPORATE: TRENDS IN CUTTING-EDGE SUPPLIER DIVERSITY PROGRAMMING

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY LUNCHEON

1:45 PM – 2:30 PM MBE: LEVERAGING AI FOR YOUR BUSINESS: TOOLS WORKSHOP

1:45 PM – 2:30 PM CORPORATE: CORPORATE MM365 MEETS AI: REVOLUTIONIZING YOUR SUPPLIER DIVERSITY STRATEGY

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2:45 PM – 3:30 PM LEGACY BY DESIGN: GROWING MBES THROUGH ECOSYSTEM COLLABORATION

3:45 PM – 5:00 PM AFTERNOON PLENARY – PIONEERING PROGRESS: ACE WINNERS’ STRATEGIES FOR CHAMPIONING SUPPLIER DIVERSITY

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY EXCHANGE DAY - MAY 2

A-C

7:30 AM – 2:00 PM REGISTRATION Atrium

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST Atrium

8:45 AM – 9:00 AM BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY EXCHANGE RIBBON CUTTING

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY EXCHANGE

9:15 AM – 11:30 AM CPO SUMMIT (INVITE ONLY)

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM MATCHMAKER365 (INVITE ONLY)

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11:30 AM – 1:00 PM LUNCH Exhibit Hall D

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM CLOSING RECEPTION Grand Ballroom B

APRIL 30 - MAY 2 2024

7:00 AM — 4:00 PM REGISTRATION

7:00 AM — 7:45 AM CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

7:00 AM — 5:30 PM EY PROGRAMMING (INVITE ONLY)

8:00 AM — 9:00 AM ANNUAL MEETING (INVITE ONLY)

PM — 3:00 PM PLENARY SESSION: DELIBERATE ACTION AND INTENTIONAL IMPACT STORIES OF MMSDC

Session Description: Explore the “Deliberate Action and Intentional Impact Stories of MMSDC”, where we weave a tapestry of unscripted success stories. This session illuminates the journeys of partners and MBEs who leveraged the MMSDC’s resources to drive remarkable growth and innovation. Witness firsthand how each narrative illustrates the transformative impact of MMSDC’s vast network and robust resources. Walk away inspired and equipped to activate the Council’s support for your venture’s innovation and expansion into a future shaped by intentional action.

JOSHUA BRUGEMAN Co-Founder & Managing Partner Fresh Coast Climate Solutions

NISHANT DIXIT Corporate Partnerships Associate Plug and Play Tech Center Founder Alisio

TANYA HILL Partner & Vice President Paradise Lagardere

KAMEALE TERRY CEO ChargerHelp

3:00 PM — 4:00 PM NETWORKING RECEPTION River West

The strength of steel.

Cleveland-Cliffs is the largest flat-rolled steel company in North America, and a leading supplier of steel to the automotive industry. Uniquely positioned in the steel industry due to our self-sufficient raw material production, we are the backbone of American manufacturing, working with our partners towards a new era of clean steelmaking.

Cleveland-Cliffs is committed to supplier diversity and inclusion. We believe supplier diversity and inclusion promotes competition, fosters economic sustainability, broadens our supplier base, and supports our operations by bringing fresh perspectives and ideas, delivering value to our company and our customers.

Making it Happen

We specialize in large-scale component manufacturing, complex assembly and sequencing, supply chain management, logistics, and land transportation for global brands. Our 3,000 highly trained team members at 20 locations in the U.S. and Canada build and deliver award-winning quality parts through innovative technologies, including injection molding, vibration and ultrasonic welding, and mechanical and robotics engineering. We bring unparalleled value to our customers. And we create sustainable job opportunities in diverse communities. We

Every day. Since 1984.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY

7:00 AM — 4:00 PM REGISTRATION

7:00 AM — 7:45 AM CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

7:00 AM — 4:30 PM EY PROGRAMMING (INVITE ONLY)

8:30 AM — 9:45 AM MORNING PLENARY – NAVIGATING THE NEW LEGAL LANDSCAPE OF SUPPLIER DIVERSITY

Session Description: Did you know that Congress has likely contacted your corporation inquiring about the ongoing commitment to DEI efforts? Immerse yourself in discussions led by national experts and industry leaders as they dissect the implications of recent court rulings, provide actionable guidance on compliant program design, and share strategies for maintaining a steadfast commitment to diversity within the bounds of the law. This session is a unique opportunity to engage with and learn from those at the forefront of legal and corporate strategies, ensuring your corporation is not only compliant but also at the forefront of fostering diversity and inclusion.

FRANKLIN

LEE Consultant

TYRONE SANDERS Founder & Managing Director Obsidian Advocacy Group

NIGEL STEVENS Founder and Principal Phoenix Strategies

10:00 AM — 10:45 AM MBE: POLICY TO PRACTICE: GROWING MBE STATE CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES

Session Description: Come and unlock opportunities by navigating Michigan’s State Procurement process. This session offers an engaging exploration into the State of Michigan’s procurement processes and the strategic growth of MBEs through state contracting opportunities. Discover firsthand how the governor’s commitment to increasing spend is creating more avenues for MBE engagement. This session provides vital insights into doing business with the State of Michigan, unveiling real opportunities for partnership and growth. Join us to navigate the landscape of state procurement and capitalize on the expanding opportunities designed to foster business success.

JARED

AMBROSE

Chief Procurement Officer State of Michigan

ERIC PRATT Geographically Disadvantaged Business Consultant State of Michigan

DEVELOPMENT

10:00 AM — 10:45 AM CORPORATE BREAKOUTS: NAVIGATING THE NEW LEGAL LANDSCAPE OF SUPPLIER DIVERSITY

FRANKLIN LEE Consultant

TYRONE SANDERS Founder & Managing Director Obsidian Advocacy Group

NIGEL STEVENS Founder and Principal Phoenix Strategies

11:00 AM — 11:45 PM MBE: DEMYSTIFYING THE PROCESS FOR CAPITAL PREPARATION

Session Description: Navigate the complexities of capital preparation in our expert-led session tailored for MBEs. Gain valuable insights into the financial landscape, uncovering strategies to secure funding essential for growth and sustainability. Learn the nuances of managing finances, from obtaining grants to acquiring loans and tapping into venture capital. This in-depth discussion will equip you with the knowledge to link these financial avenues to your strategic growth plans, setting the stage for scalability and new opportunities. Join us and unravel the intricacies of funding, propelling your business toward a future of financial robustness.

JENNIFER BRIGHT Founder & CEO Bright Ledgers, LLC

DIMITRIUS HUTCHERSON President First Independence Bank

IAN WATTS Founder SB (Small Business) Dream Coach

11:00 AM — 11:45 PM CORPORATE: TRENDS IN CUTTING-EDGE SUPPLIER DIVERSITY PROGRAMMING

Session Description: Explore the forefront of supplier diversity with industry leaders reshaping the field. This session showcases two pioneering corporations that have embraced emerging technologies to enhance efficiency and inclusivity. Dive into how globalization impacts supplier diversity and examine the increasing demand for accountability and transparency. Learn how corporations can navigate the shifting landscape, embrace change, and foster a supply chain that is both inclusive and optimized for future trends.

JAC BLANCO Senior Manager of Supplier Diversity, Global Procurement Yanfeng

JASPREET SINGH Vice President Corporate Services DTE Energy

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY

12:00 PM — 1:30 PM

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY LUNCHEON

FEATURING A CONVERSATION WITH JIM ROONEY AND N. JEREMI DURU

Ballroom

Session Description: Wednesday Luncheon Speaker: Join us for a transformative dialogue on “The Organizational Impact: Equity, Race, and Opportunity,” with Jim Rooney and N. Jeremi Duru, experts with deep roots in sports and social justice. This session will explore the critical role of leadership in fostering racial equity, highlighted by an in-depth analysis of the NFL’s Rooney Rule, which mandates interviews with ethnicminority candidates for top coaching positions. Discover the key milestones that have shaped current diversity practices within sports organizations and learn to handle complex discussions around racial issues effectively and thoughtfully.

Rooney Consulting

DURU Professor of Law American University’s Washington College of Law

1:45 PM — 2:30 PM

Session Description: Technology continuously reshapes the business landscape, and MBEs face unique challenges that call for innovative solutions. This session is designed to demystify AI and demonstrate how it can become your ally in achieving MBE growth. Through real-world examples, practical insights, and tools, we’ll explore how AI can help you connect with the perfect buyers, optimize your operations, and scale faster.

1:45 PM — 2:30 PM

Session Description: Discover the future of supplier diversity with Matchmaker 365, our leading-edge platform enhanced by artificial intelligence. This session unveils the transformative potential of integrating AI, elevating the way corporations connect with diverse suppliers. Through success stories and data-driven evidence, gain practical insights into optimizing your matchmaking process for greater efficiency and equity. Join us to see how Matchmaker 365 is not just changing the game but setting a new benchmark for inclusive business practices.

MMSDC TEAM

BETHANIE NONAMI Founder & CEO Marley Naomi

JIM ROONEY Co-Partner

N. JEREMI

A global leader in automotive seating

At Adient, we’re committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive supply chain that benefits both Adient and our suppliers. That’s why we’re proud to support the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council and the Michigan Minority Procurement Conference.

adient.com

We have always been a company that makes cars for everyone, and would never have been able to achieve this is we didn’t also strive to be a company that includes everyone. So that’s exactly what we do; in fact, inclusion is our corporate policy.

We welcome all backgrounds, experiences and walks of life. volkswagengroupamerica.com

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY

2:45 PM — 3:30 PM

Session Description: As we enter a once in a lifetime clean energy transition, join CarlaWalker-Miller to gain insight on the urgency for participating in the rapidly changing multi-trillion-dollar clean energy economy. A fierce advocate for equity, Carla will explore opportunities to help Black and Brown businesses profit as we move to a decarbonized future.

2:45 PM — 3:30 PM

Session Description: Join us for this groundbreaking session focused on the strategic journey of sustaining minority ownership through collaboration. This session will provide an in-depth look at a crucial deal between industry leaders that preserved minority ownership while catalyzing community growth and generating generational wealth. Attendees will witness the power of ecosystem collaboration in fostering community enrichment and learn about the strategic planning and intentional actions that secured a minority business’s legacy, highlighting pathways to creating successful successions and advancing community development.

JOSEPH B. ANDERSON Founder & CEO TAG Holdings, LLC

KEVIN BELL President & CEO Renaissance Capital Alliance (RCA)

STEVE DOWNING Chief Executive Officer Gentex

ALFONZO HALL President & COO Wolverine Assemblies, LLC

CARLA WALKER-MILLER Founder & CEO Walker-Miller Energy Services

3:45 PM — 5:00 PM AFTERNOON PLENARY – PIONEERING PROGRESS: ACE WINNERS’ STRATEGIES FOR CHAMPIONING SUPPLIER DIVERSITY

Session Description: Come and hear the remarkable achievements of ACE Award recipients, from corporations crafting outstanding supplier diversity programs to MBEs developing competitive businesses that exceed corporate expectations. This session offers a deep dive into their strategies for fostering growth and scaling MBEs while delivering service excellence. Through their stories, attendees will discover actionable insights and innovative approaches to building and sustaining successful supplier diversity initiatives, setting a benchmark for excellence and collaboration in the business ecosystem.

APRIL 30 - MAY 2 2024

CHARLES FINNERAN Director Supply Chain Management Corporate Services DTE Energy

JIM ROBERTS President & CEO Jim Roberts Enterprises

TRAVIS SPENCER Head of Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Ford Motor Company

VARCHASVI SHANKAR President and CEO V2Soft

MMPC SESSION SPEAKERS

JARED AMBROSE Chief

Procurement Officer

State of Michigan

Jared Ambrosier is an accomplished procurement professional with over 13 years of contracting experience, seven in leadership roles with the State of Michigan including three as the Chief Procurement Officer. Overseeing 2.5B of annual spend, Jared has led procurement efforts in critical situations such as the Flint Water Crisis, the insourcing of prisoner food services, the Covid-19 pandemic\ and the Benton Harbor line replacement project. Sitting on multiple boards and academic councils Jared has a passion for advancing procurement throughout the State of Michigan for both public and private sector organizations.

JOSEPH B. ANDERSON Founder & CEO TAG Holdings, LLC

Mr. Anderson is currently the majority owner, Chairman and CEO of TAG Holdings, LLC which owns several manufacturing service and technology-based entities currently based in North America. These businesses have served a variety of industries including automotive, heavy equipment, aerospace and defense.

Mr. Anderson currently serves on the Board of Directors of Business Leaders for Michigan; Board of Directors of Michigan Aerospace Manufactures Association (MAMA); Wynnchurch Capital Advisory Board and Modular Assembly Innovations Board of Managers. His community involvement includes the National Recreation Foundation. Mr. Anderson has served on the Boards of Directors of several New York Stock Exchange companies. He is a past chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago-Detroit Branch. He is also a past chairman of the U.S. Department of Commerce Manufacturing Council.

SPEAKERS

KEVIN BELL

President & CEO

Renaissance Capital Alliance (RCA)

Kevin Bell is President and CEO of Renaissance Capital Alliance (RCA). He assumed this position in June 2017 after a 31-year career with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (Chrysler). RCA is an equipment leasing company headquartered in Troy, Michigan. RCA leases material handling, construction, production, medical, and IT equipment. The company’s market area is the US, Mexico and Canada.

Mr. Bell’s corporate career with FCA included stints in Finance, Product Strategy and Purchasing. Bell is best known for being Senior Manager – Diversity Supplier Development at Chrysler Group LLC. His objective was to identify qualified minority and women owned businesses and determine where they would fit in Chrysler’s supplier base. Under Kevin’s leadership, Chrysler’s spending with minority companies increased from $1.4B to over 6.5B.

JAC BLANCO

Senior Manager of Supplier Diversity, Global Procurement Yanfeng

Jac Blanco has a combined 20 years of experience with Supplier Diversity. Currently, Jac serves as the Senior Manager of Supplier Diversity for Global Procurement at Yanfeng International. In this role, he is responsible for leading all supplier diversity activities on a global basis with a total spend of $300 million with diverse-owned companies.

Before joining Yanfeng, he was the Supplier Diversity Manager at Blue Cross Blue Shield of TN. At BCBST he led the Supplier Diversity process commercially and for federal and state contracts.

In 2021, Blanco was appointed to the board of directors for the Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. And in 2022, he was elected to the board as Corporate Vice Chair of the board of directors for the MHCC.

JENNIFER BRIGHT Founder & CEO

Bright Ledgers, LLC

A long-time advocate for small businesses, Jennifer Bright is the Founder + CEO of Bright Ledgers, LLC. She is passionate about assisting small business owners and nonprofit leaders in establishing and maintaining their financial systems to allow them to focus on their day-to-day operations and missions. The mission of Bright Ledgers is to financially empower these business owners and nonprofit leaders so they understand their finances well enough to make informed business and life decisions.

Jennifer is a proud alumna of Cohort 2 of the Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black in Business program, and Bright Ledgers was the recipient of a 2022 Comcast RISE Creative Production grant.

JOSHUA BRUGEMAN

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Fresh Coast Climate Solutions

Joshua is an experienced, passionate, and sustainability-focused executive with multi-stakeholder expertise in ESG, CSR, circular economy and Cleantech. Joshua is an Expert in Residence at Centrepolis Accelerator and he co-founded Fresh Coast Climate Solutions, a consultancy focused on helping clients navigate a path toward bold sustainability and climate action. Previously, he built and ran a sustainability consulting team at NSF International and was a Director at NextEnergy, a clean energy accelerator, where he focused on helping companies commercialize and deploy advanced technologies in the building, lighting and energy storage space. He’s led solutions with clients such as Patagonia, McDonalds, Denso, Bosch, the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, Restaurant Brands International, and Cytiva – ranging across industries from manufacturing and commercial buildings to food and textiles – to create resilient supply chains, commercialize products, build brand integrity, and address stakeholder (both investor and consumer) concerns.

Every day, Magna works to make the impossible possible – on the roads and in our communities. We are dedicated to supporting programs and organizations that make a difference in people’s lives and the world around us.

We are proud to sponsor the 2024 Michigan Minority Procurement Conference, emphasizing the vital connection between global, national, and local corporations and the foremost Minority Business Enterprises in Michigan and across the nation. Together we can make it possible.

NISHANT DIXIT

Corporate Partnerships Associate Plug and Play Detroit

Nishant Dixit, Corporate Partnerships Associate at Plug and Play Detroit, connects large corporations with innovative startups in mobility. He’s also the founder of Alisio, an international cash management platform that integrates financial back office systems and payments to help sub suppliers get paid faster, qualify for more contracts, and minimize risk to purchasing teams. Previously, Nishant founded Gyaan Tel, a mobile B2B startup digitizing traditional retailers in emerging markets. It expanded from Hong Kong to India, Colombia, Brazil, and was later acquired by a Mexican AI company.

Nishant began his career as a strategy consultant for IBM Global Business Services. He has also consulted startups in Argentina, South Africa, Turkey, and Uruguay with Endeavor Global. A Columbia University graduate, he resides in the Detroit area with his family.

STEVE DOWNING

Chief Executive Officer

Gentex

Steve Downing joined Gentex in 2002 as a financial analyst and moved on to senior financial analyst and then served in various roles in commercial management including Director of Commercial Management until his promotion in 2012 to Vice President of Commercial Management. In June 2015, Steve was promoted to Senior Vice President with added responsibility for the Company’s business development and sales function. In August of 2017, Steve was promoted to President, Chief Operating Officer, Interim Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer. On January 1, 2018, Steve was promoted to Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining Gentex, Downing worked for a private company executing activity-based costing, price modeling and control, and financial statement consolidation. He is a native of Ohio and graduated summa cum laude from Liberty University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance.

N. JEREMI DURU Professor of Law

American University’s Washington College of Law

N. Jeremi Duru is a professor, author, lecturer, researcher, frequent media contributor, and advocate – and is among the nation’s foremost sports law authorities. Currently a professor of law at American University’s Washington College of Law, he is also a counselor for sports industry professionals and organizations, and is former counsel to the Fritz Pollard Alliance of minority coaches, scouts, and front office personnel in the NFL. Duru has authored (and co-authored) books on sports law and examining the NFL’s movement toward increased racial equality. Duru is a member of the United States Anti-Doping Agency’s Anti-Doping Review Board and the National Sports Law Institute’s Board of Advisors. He has been a legal analyst for Yahoo! Sports and has provided commentary for numerous media outlets, including CNN, BBC, NBC, MSNBC, Fox, ESPN, NPR, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Philadelphia Inquirer.

CHARLES FINNERAN

Director Supply Chain Management Corporate Services DTE Energy

Charles Finneran is the Director of Supply Chain Management for DTE Energy. He is responsible for strategic management of the company’s procurement, supplier performance management, warehousing departments. He is also responsible for the company’s local and diverse supplier initiatives.

Charles joined DTE in 2013. He most recently served as director of Corporate Services for DT Midstream. Prior to that position, he progressed through various roles in the Supply Chain organization. Before joining DTE, Finneran held various roles in operations and finance management in the oil and gas industry.

MMPC SESSION SPEAKERS

ALFONZO HALL President and Chief Operating Officer

Wolverine Assemblies, LLC

Al Hall joined Wolverine Assemblies, LLC, in 2019 as president and chief operating officer. He was responsible for overseeing the management of Wolverine Assemblies, LLC. Mr. Hall is the majority owner President and CEO of Wolverine Assemblies.

His career in the automotive industry spans over 40 years and focused on improving operational performance by leveraging lean and agile production technology and manufacturing methodology.

Mr. Hall is a past recipient of Dollars and Sense magazine’s Outstanding Business Award and was honored as an Entrepreneur of the Year by Indiana Wesleyan University.

TANYA R. HILL Partner & Vice President

Paradise Lagardere

Tanya R. Hill is a passionate entrepreneur who has revolutionized the disposable undergarment industry. After gaining experience in the business world, she developed two unique products: ForeverFresh Disposable Undergarments and ToddiFresh. Both products are specially designed for use in schools and hospitals to help maintain a high level of hygiene.

In addition to her successful business endeavors, Tanya Hill takes great pride in actively giving back to her community, serving on several boards and committees throughout Michigan: First Tee – Greater Detroit, The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW), the Oakland Schools Education Foundation, The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), etc.

SPEAKERS

DIMITRIUS M. HUTCHERSON

President

First Independence Bank

Dimitrius Hutcherson works as President for First Independence Bank. In this role, he leads all internal bank compliance/ regulatory activities and oversees execution of the budgeting and strategic planning process. Hutcherson also manages the day-to-day bank operations and works with key stakeholders including regional, large banks, corporate partnerships, and retail customers. He is a member of the Bank’s IT Committee, HR/Compensation Committee, Audit Committee, Asset/ Liability Committee, Nomination/Governance Committee and External Affairs Committees.

Dimitrius has prior work experience in senior level roles at PNC Financial Services Group, Deloitte Services, LP, Freddie Mac, and JP Morgan Chase.

BETHANIE NONAMI Founder & CEO

Marley Naomi

Get ready for Bethanie Nonami, a sales mastermind who teaches people how to turn AI into a powerful tool for sales and marketing teams.

Bethanie believes that AI isn’t just for predicting the weather or beating humans at chess; it’s for transforming cold into “gold.”

Bethanie’s on a mission to turn your business from ordinary to extraordinary.

When she isn’t revolutionizing audiences with AI actionable strategies, she’s traveling with her family and dogs.

ERIC PRATT

Geographically Disadvantaged Business Specialist

State of Michigan

Eric Pratt serves as the State of Michigan’s Geographically Disadvantaged Business Specialist in the Department of Technology, Management & Budget, Central Procurement Services Office. Mr. Pratt works with Michigan based small businesses, through the Michigan Supplier Community (MiSC) Program; as well as state agencies to increase spend in low income and underutilized business areas in Michigan.

JIM ROBERTS Chief Executive Officer

Jim Roberts Enterprises, LLC

Jim is the CEO of Jim Roberts Enterprises LLC, a management consulting company, and the CEO of Jim Roberts Investment Advisors LLC, a registered investment advisory company. He is also co-owner of the Lake Company LLC, a commercial real estate company. Prior to starting his first company, Jim was a Managing Director for CB Richard Ellis, the world’s largest commercial real estate company. At CB Richard Ellis he had over 3,000 people working for him in 52 countries and was responsible for an annual budget of $500 million.

Jim’s expertise is in strategic planning, process reengineering, financial modeling, corporate real estate, facilities management, project management, and DEI.

Acro, one of the nation’s largest talent solutions provider, is a trusted partner for Staffing, Managed Service Provider (MSP), RPO, and other workforce solutions to state and local government entities across the U.S., as well as Fortune 500 companies worldwide.

No matter how large or small your needs, Acro’s tailored solutions deliver the talent you require while complying with your budgetary constraints!

Managed Service Provider

Full Scope Staffing Services

Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)

Vendor Management System(VMS)

Light Industrial and Commercial Staffing

(800)-844-2276

www.acrocorp.com

With the largest network of doctors and hospitals, coverage for mental health, an easy-to-use mobile app, a 24-hour nurse line and the MIBlue virtual assistant,

SESSION SPEAKERS

MMPC

JIM ROONEY

Co-Partner

Rooney Consulting

Jim Rooney is a published author, consultant and national speaker. Jim’s book “A Different Way to Win: Dan Rooney’s Story from the Super Bowl to the Rooney Rule” details his father’s long and successful career. Released in November 2019, the book quickly became an Amazon Best Seller and was selected on President Obama’s 2019 Book List.

He is co-partner of Rooney Consulting, which assists organizations with enhancing culture, building strong teams and growing their businesses. Additionally, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Jewish Healthcare Foundation of Pittsburgh, The American Ireland Funds and Gilmour Academy. He is the 2019 recipient of the Lewis L. Glucksman Award for Business Leadership from New York University’s Glucksman Ireland House.

TYRONE

SANDERS

Founder and Managing Director Obsidian Advocacy Group

Tyrone is the Founder and Managing Director of one of the most anticipated market entrants into the competitive governmental consulting landscape, Obsidian Advocacy Group. He has over 25 years of professional experience navigating the inner workings of federal, state and local political arenas. Sanders’ political experience, corporate management background, and legal training makes him an invaluable asset in representing the firm’s roster of clients. While Tyrone represents a diverse group of client interests, areas of specialization include(s): healthcare, appropriations, environmental sustainability, energy, education, casino gaming, fund development for non-profits and business development.

MMPC SESSION SPEAKERS

VARCHASVI SHANKAR Chief Executive Officer

Jim Roberts Enterprises, LLC

Varchasvi Shankar is a family man, father of two, entrepreneur, visionary, founder, and owner of V2Soft, a global technology and IT Resource company, providing solutions to Fortune 1000 companies since 1998. Winners of the 2022 MMSDC ACE Supplier of the Year, BCBS of Michigan Partner of the Year, NMSDC Regional Supplier of the Year, EoY Mid-West Finalists and the coveted NMSDC National Supplier of the Year, and that was all since last year!

In 2020, Varchasvi opened up Shankar Distillers, a distillery focused on creating great American whiskeys and spirits and sharing them across the globe. Varchasvi is the first Indian American to have started a bourbon distillery and his distillery, Shankar Distillers, is the first American Craft Distiller to launch products in India. Today, Shankar Distillers is in six states and exporting to India.

JASPREET SINGH

Vice

President Corporate Services

DTE Energy

Jaspreet Singh is the vice president of Corporate Services for DTE Energy. He is responsible for strategic management of the company’s procurement, supplier performance management, warehousing, fleet, facilities, and real estate organizations. In addition, he leads implementation of environmental sustainability projects within DTE’s buildings, fleet vehicles and supply chain. He is also responsible for the company’s local and diverse supplier initiatives.

Singh joined DTE in 2007. He most recently served as director of Supply Chain Management. Prior to that position, he progressed through various roles in the Supply Chain organization. Before joining DTE, Singh held various roles in Program Management, Supplier Cost Optimization, Finance, and Engineering in the automotive industry.

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TRAVIS M. SPENCER Head of Supplier Diversity & Inclusion

Ford Motor Company

Travis Spencer is the Senior Purchasing Manager for Supplier Diversity & Inclusion at Ford Motor Company. In this role, Travis is responsible for driving diversity and inclusion among Ford’s strategic partners and supply chain. He accomplishes this by connecting minority, women, veteran, disabled, LGBTQ and small business enterprises to Ford and its Tier 1 suppliers. Travis believes that economic empowerment for diverse suppliers and their corresponding communities is the epitome for what it means to drive human progress… Thus ultimately delivering Ford’s vision of Creating a Better Tomorrow.

Travis brings a strong professional business acumen in Corporate Purchasing & Strategy, Supply Chain Management, Program Management, and Negotiation along with an academic focus in Accounting, Finance, and Business Ethics.

NIGEL A. STEPHENS Principal Phoenix Strategies, Inc.

Nigel Stephens has over 25 years of experience in legislation and public policy, government relations, and public affairs. He has worked in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, on political campaigns, and in the private sector to drive initiatives around innovation and IT modernization, small business and entrepreneurship, minority business development, modernizing government, and economic development.

As the Founder and Principal at Phoenix Strategies, Inc, he leads a team with extensive experience in Federal and State Public Sector policy and procurement, bringing a unique set of skills, experience, and relationships unmatched in Washington D.C. Phoenix Strategies represents domestic and foreign clients, including: non-profit institutions, IT products and services companies, international corporations, trade associations, foreign governments and universities.

We take great pride in being a company where diverse suppliers of all sizes can find opportunities to prosper. When our suppliers reflect the diverse communities we serve every day, everyone wins. Putting Our Energy Into Supplier Diversity

KAMEALE TERRY

Chief Executive Officer

ChargerHelp

With over a decade of experience in cleantech, Kameale formed ChargerHelp! with her co-founder, Evette Ellis, to create a reliable electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The cleantech company, powered by technology, uses data to identify and provide maintenance and repair services for electric vehicle charging stations/ equipment.

Kameale is an advisor for Edge Energy and a Co-creator of Culture and Climate, an annual gathering in Los Angeles of Investors, Founders, Industry Experts, Venture Capitalists, and Speakers in Cleantech. Kameale has a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership from Azusa Pacific University and sits on several boards in entrepreneurial and environmental industries.

CARLA WALKER-MILLER Founder & CEO Walker-Miller Energy Services

Carla Walker-Miller is the Founder and CEO of Walker-Miller Energy Services (Walker-Miller), a nearly 24-year-old values driven, B Corp certified company that changes lives through energy. Her high performing firm’s efforts in energy efficiency and clean energy help decrease the energy burdens on local families and businesses, create sustainable jobs, diversify local energy workforces, and position small business owners to become sustainable suppliers in the clean energy economy.

Carla is a visionary who leads with both empathy and tenacity. Starting WalkerMiller after an 18-year corporate career in technical sales, it has grown into one of the largest African American and woman owned energy waste reduction companies in the country. From team member benefits and charitable giving to procurement practices, the B Corp Certification is the embodiment of Carla’s leadership, asserting, “We are not just an employer, we are stewards of our diverse team.”

MMPC SESSION SPEAKERS

IAN WATTS Founder SB (Small Business) Dream Coach

Ian Watts is a world-class expert in helping entrepreneurs create their dream businesses. Ian raised millions in capital, launched multiple businesses, and helped thousands of business owners, leaders, and investors to transform their thinking and business approach to achieve their goals. He has trained and coached clients in over 40 states in the US and in many countries around the world, including China, Hong Kong, Canada, The United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, and Australia. Ian has worked in 20+ industries. And, though he loves small businesses, he also provides consulting for multi-billion-dollar companies. In service of his mission to “Build Businesses that Bless the World,” Ian founded his dream company, SB (Small Business) Dream Coach, to “be what he didn’t see” as a young minority business owner.

LUNCH AREA

DIRECTORY

AAA THE AUTO CLUB GROUP

Booth 625

ACRO SERVICE CORPORATION

Booth 701

ADIENT

Booth 436

AEROSTAR MFG

Booth 341, 440

AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING (AAM)

Booth 333

APEX SPRING & STAMPING

Booth 334

ARGENT ASSOCIATES

Booth 228

ARISTEO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Booth 316

ARROW STRATEGIES,LLC

Booth 702

BANK OF AMERICA

Booth 601, 700

BARTON MALOW

Booth 220

BAY CORRUGATED CONTAINER, INC.

Booth 713

BELDING TOOL AND MACHINE

Booth 640

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN

Booth 426, 424

BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS

Booth 736

CARACAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Booth 719, 818, 717, 816

CCI INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTORS

Booth 119

CHEMICO, LLC

Booth 637

CHOCTAW-KAUL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

Booth 324

CHRYSAN INDUSTRIES

Booth 543

CLEVELAND-CLIFFS

Booth 432

COLD HEADED FASTENERS & ASSEMBLIES, INC.

Booth 242

COMERICA BANK

Booth 204

COMMERCIAL CONTRACTING CORPORATION

Booth 216

COMMODITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (CMS)

Booth 629

Relationship Focused Results-Driven

CONSUMERS ENERGY

Booth 225

CUMMINS, INC.

Booth 235, 233

DAKKOTA INTEGRATED SYSTEMS

Booth 441, 540

DANA INCORPORATED

Booth 236

DEERE & COMPANY (JOHN DEERE)

Booth 445, 544, 443, 542

DETROIT AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Booth 641, 740

DEVON INDUSTRIAL GROUP

Booth 312

DHAKE INDUSTRIES

Booth 627

DISTRICT BY DESIGN, LLC

Booth 716

DIVERSIFIED CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Booth 441

DIVERSIFIED MANUFACTURING & ASSEMBLY, LLC

Booth 332

DORLE CONTROLS, LLC

Booth 329

DTE ENERGY

Booth 403, 502, 401, 500

EDS MANUFACTURING

Booth 545

ENTERPRISE LEASING COMPANY OF DETROIT, LLC/ENTERPRISE MOBILITY

Booth 217

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE SYSTEMS

Booth 145

EWIE GROUP OF COMPANIES

Booth 729, 828

FLAGSTAR BANK

Booth 800

FLEX

Booth 635

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Booth 505, 604, 503, 602, 501, 600

FORVIA

Booth 535

FULL VIEW PRODUCTIONS

Booth 705

GAA / ARD LOGISTICS

Booth 410

GALLAGHER-KAISER

Booth 219

GENERAL MOTORS (GM)

Booth 437, 536, 435, 534, 433, 532

GENERAL TRUCKING, LLC

Booth 721

GILBANE BUILDING COMPANY

Booth 117

GLOBAL PARTS & MAINTENANCE

Booth 226

2024 PRECERTIFICATION BRIEFING DATES

ALL MEETINGS WILL BE VIRTUAL (ZOOM)

JUNE 3 @ 9:30 AM  11:30 AM

JULY 1 @ 9:30 AM  11:30 AM

AUGUST 9 @ 9:30 AM  11:30 AM

OCTOBER 4 @ 9:30 AM  11:30 AM

DECEMBER 6 @ 9:30 AM  11:30 AM

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MBE CERTIFICATION?

The benefits of MBE Certification really boil down to one word: access. Certification gives MBEs exclusive access to top corporate purchasing agents, premium networking events, searchable supplier databases, affordable consulting services, technology programs, and vital introductions to nationally known corporations.

GONZALEZ PRODUCTION SYSTEMS

Booth 636

GREEN ARROW ENTERPRISES, LLC

Booth 603

GREEN ARROW STAFFING

Booth 603

GREEN PROCESSING COMPANY

Booth 133

GREENER METHOD CLEANING & RESTORATION

Booth 320

HENRY FORD HEALTH CARE

Booth 525

HERITAGE VISION PLANS, INC.

Booth 426

HITACHI ASTEMO

Booth 732

HOLLINGSWORTH

Booth 633

HONDA DEVELOPMENT AND MANUFACTURING OF AMERICA, LLC

Booth 321, 420, 319, 418, 317, 416

IDEAL CONTRACTING

Booth 213

IDEAL SHIELD

Booth 224

INFINITE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Booth 224

INTELLIBEE INC

Booth 613

INTELLISTORE, INC.

Booth 212, 113, 111, 109, 208, 210

JIM ROBERTS ENTERPRISES, LLC

Booth 605

KEM KREST

Booth 335

KENOWA INDUSTRIES

Booth 541

KYYBA

Booth 611

LEAR CORPORATION

Booth 243, 342, 241, 340

LGC GLOBAL INC.

Booth 326

LM MANUFACTURIING

Booth 408

MAGNA

Booth 337

MARIMBA AUTO, LLC

Booth 540

MARTINREA INTERNATIONAL

Booth 240

METHODICA TECHNOLOGIES

Booth 444

MICHIGAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Booth 308

MICHIGAN HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Booth 227

MIDWEST MOLDING, INC.

Booth 840, 741

MIRACLE SOFTWARE SYSTEMS, INC.

Booth 609

MIXED PROMOTIONS, LLC

Booth 808

MOTOR CITY TRAVEL

Booth 705, 209

MOULDEN AGENCY

Booth 724

MPS GROUP

Booth 412

NATIONAL MATERIAL L.P.

Booth 533, 632

NIPPON SEIKI NORTH AMERICA

Booth 234

NISSAN GROUP OF THE AMERICAS

Booth 521, 620, 519, 618, 517, 616

NSK STEERING NORTH AMERICA

Booth 732

PEOPLEPLUS SOFTWARE

Booth 200, 101

POPULUS GROUP

Booth 709, 711

PRIME PACKAGING SOLUTIONS

Booth 642

PROLIM GLOBAL CORPORATION

Booth 810

PROMAX ENGINEERING

Booth 434

RELIANCE ONE

Booth 703

RONCELLI, INC.

Booth 221

SEVENTY 7 PRODUCTIONS

Booth 708

SGRX HEALTH

Booth 327

SIGMA INTERNATIONAL

Booth 734

SK INTERNATIONAL

Booth 634

STATE OF MICHIGAN DTMB

Booth 824

STEADFAST ENGINEERED PRODUCTS, LLC

Booth 728

STELLANTIS

Booth 305, 404, 303, 402, 301, 400

STENCO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LLC

Booth 318

STERLING SECURITY

Booth 804, 802

STRATAGON INC.

Booth 710

SYNERGY COMPUTER SOLUTIONS, INC.

Booth 529

TENNECO INC.

Booth 237

TGI DIRECT Booth 211

THE NEARSHORE COMPANY

MMSDC Mexico Pavilion

TOYOTA

Booth 205, 304, 203, 302, 201, 300

UHY Booth 718

V2SOFT, INC.

Booth 511, 610, 509, 608

VITESCO TECHNOLOGIES USA, LLC

Booth 232

VMX INTERNATIONAL

Booth 621

VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA

Booth 737, 836, 735, 834, 733, 832

W3R CONSULTING

Booth 704

WALBRIDGE

Booth 218

WALKER SCM

Booth 343

WALKER-MILLER ENERGY SERVICES

Booth 310

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY

Booth 105

WOLVERINE ASSEMBLIES, LLC

Booth 442

YANFENG INTERNATIONAL Booth 537

YTI OFFICE EXPRESS Booth 619, 617

ZF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Booth 336

October1,2024

ACE NOMINATIONS

Time to shine like an ACE! Don’t miss your chance to nominate your corporation or MBE today as ACE nominations are officially open! Unlock Excellence: Nominate MBEs and Corporations for the 2024 ACE Awards!

ROCHESTER HILLS, MICHIGAN