MMPC 2020 Digital Program Book

SEPTEMBER 1  3

SPONSORED BY

SPONSORED BY

MMSDC CHAIRMAN

SCOTT THIELE Dear MMPC Attendees, On behalf of the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council’s Board of Directors, I would like to welcome you to the first virtual Michigan Minority Procurement Conference (MMPC) & Business Opportunity Exchange.

MMPC is the third largest minority business opportunity tradeshow in the country. The event annually attracts hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of attendees over three high intensity days. MMPC provides an excellent opportunity for MBE’s to showcase themselves and connect with major business partners to form long-term relationships. Given this pivotal time in our country’s history, it’s more important than ever to ensure the inclusion of minority businesses as a corporate strategic initiative. Through signature events like MMPC, MBE’s are able to have a spotlight that enables them to grow their business.

At this year’s MMPC, the strategic focus is growth. As an attendee, you will have the opportunity to hear from guest speakers as they share their perspectives on business and career growth within an ever-changing industry. Growth inspires innovation and creativity which allows us to meet the needs of a multicultural population.

As Chairman of the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC) Board, I am proud of FCA’s continued commitment to supplier diversity. We aim to be a driving force with the objective of building the capabilities and capacity of minority-owned businesses, to enhance their competitiveness and support growth within the communities where we live and work.

We thank the MMPC staff for their tireless efforts to bring this event to you virtually, as it was no small feat that they had to overcome. To our Corporate Members, MBEs and guests, thank you for your continued support and I wish you all a successful and enjoyable conference.

Sincerely,

Scott Thiele MMSDC Chairman of the Board Head of Global Long Range Planning and Portfolio Planning, FCA – North America

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SPONSORED BY

GRAND RAPIDS MAYOR

ROSALYNN BLISS Welcome to the 39th Michigan Minority Procurement Conference. 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. The City of Grand Rapids continues to be committed to supporting the creation, retention and growth of businesses, an objective and goal that is continuing to be to be retooled and reinvented, especially in these uncertain times.

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). Additionally, as a part of our Strategic Plan, the City is committed to increasing the number of MLBEs registered to do business with the City, and since July 1, 2019 has added 23 MLBEs to its approved list of contractors.

Most recently the City launched its Hyper Local Purchasing Policy to increase our MLBE bid discount percentage from 3% to 9% when bidding on City opportunities. To continue to recruit and ensure new MBE contractors are registered to bid on City projects, we have contracted with West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (WMHCC), Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses (GRABB), West Michigan Minority Contractors (WMMC) and West Michigan Asian American Association (WMAAA). Our Office of Equity and Engagement and the Economic Development Office are currently collaborating on programming to both increase demand for MBE and WBE contractors in private development projects, while also providing technical assistance to those firms to reduce barriers to growth and increase their capacity.

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.

Rosalynn Bliss Mayor

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The freedom of mobility changes everything.

OneToyotaSupplierDiversity.com

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DETROIT MAYOR

MIKE DUGGAN Greetings to all in attendance: It gives me great pleasure to welcome all in attendance for the 39th Annual Michigan Minority Procurement Conference (MMPC) & Business Opportunity Exchange Virtual 3D Webinar, on September 1-3, 2020.

MMPC is the state’s largest business trade fair, focusing specifically on bridging the gap and cultivating the possibilities of minority-owned businesses and the country’s top corporations.

This event is 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 39th Annual Michigan Minority Procurement Conference and Business Opportunity Virtual 3D Webinar. I applaud the efforts of the volunteers, supporters and sponsors for their contributions towards this event. On behalf of the citizens of Detroit, I wish you continued success in all your future endeavors.

Sincerely,

Mike Duggan Mayor

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SPONSORED BY

U.S. SENATOR FOR MICHIGAN

GARY PETERS

Dear Friends, It is my pleasure to join the Michigan Minority Suppliers Development Council in welcoming you to the 2020 Michigan Minority Procurement Conference.

Founded in 1977, the work of the Michigan Minority Suppliers Development Council has never been more important. With the motto “Retool, Reinvent, Renew”, today’s event draws attention that we must focus on two imperative aspects of the council’s work: advocating for strategic growth and having a bold vision. As we fight through a global pandemic, these goals are pertinent to the longevity and security of your businesses. Furthermore, we must safeguard our minority businesses and ensure their survival through this pandemic and beyond. I am so appreciative of all the work the Michigan Minority Suppliers Development Council does to make these goals a reality, ensuring the continued success of minority owned businesses throughout the state.

Again, I am pleased to welcome you to the 2020 Michigan Minority Procurement Conference and thank the Michigan Minority Suppliers Development Council for their efforts to organize this important event. I look forward to our continued work together to develop opportunities and drive economic growth within minority communities in Michigan and throughout the United States.

Sincerely,

Gary C. Peters United States Senate

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Together, we can raise expectations.

Let’s expect more of ourselves. Let’s expect more of one another.

Let’s come together to accomplish more, together.

At Comerica Bank, we applaud you for raising expectations of our diverse community.

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RAISE YOUR EXPECTATIONS. MEMBER FDIC. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY LENDER.

SPONSORED BY

MMSDC PRESIDENT & CEO

MICHELLE SOURIE ROBINSON Dear MMPC Guest, Welcome to the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council’s (MMSDC) 39th Annual Michigan Minority Procurement Conference and Business Opportunity Exchange (MMPC). We are honored to host you virtually this year.

MMPC is one of the largest conferences of its kind, bringing together minority businesses, corporations, government agencies, and educational institutions from various industries throughout the world, and we are excited about creating an environment for success. It is our goal each year to continuously improve, enhance our programming, and Wow! our customers.

This year’s theme “Bold Vision. Strategic Growth” reflects the significant strides we have made boldly challenging supplier diversity industry norms in order to drive future growth. By the close of 2019 our organization had closed nearly $2,000.000 in additional revenue commitments over a three-year period to drive new programming for MBE growth. And the timing was perfect - 2020 made an indelible imprint on all of us so we must Retool, Reinvent and Renew as we continue to ensure MBEs are thriving.

Studies suggest that minority firms are expected to dissolve at twice the rate of their non-minority counterparts this year. So, as a team, we decided our work is now more important than ever. As a result, our staff worked diligently to literally pivot and shift plans five different times throughout months of uncertainty to ensure we bring MBEs and corporations resources vital for their growth. Yes, you are experiencing the 5th iteration of MMPC 2020.

We are excited about the Career Fair, as well as the many new workforce development offerings created for our MBE and Corporate HR/Organizational Development teams. In addition, our Mexican delegation of business development partners leveraging the USMCA Trade Agreement and our Deal Maker Sessions are bringing real opportunities to the forefront.

Thank you to our corporate and MBE sponsors, exhibitors and all speakers. Without your continued support, this conference simply would not be possible. Our staff, corporate members, and volunteer committees have worked diligently to ensure this virtual event will continue to help minority businesses and our corporate members achieve their business goals. I thank you for joining us and invite you to avail yourself of all this year’s virtual conference has to offer.

Sincerely,

Michelle Sourie Robinson

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MMPC

SIGNATURE EVENTS COMMITTEE Mary Adams

Human Capital Staffing

Patricia Atisha

SK International

Shannon Barlow

Flex-N-Gate

Tracey Barnes

Heritage Vision Plans

Robert Bordeaux

Caravan Facilities Management

Cheryl Bowlson

Barton Malow

Tamika Brown

The Harmon Group

Stephanie Burnley

Devon Industrial Group

Tanya Cadwell-Murray

TRW

Erin Caudill

Toyota

Lauren Clark

Kyyba

Karin Cozzi

DTE Energy

Bill Duren (SEC Co-Chair)

Duren Resources

Lynn Garrison

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Victor Gomez

Caravan Facilities Management

Rachel Gutierrez

Ideal Group

Tammi Hart

Tenneco

Marilyn Horn

Van Dyke Horn Public Relations

Marcia Hunter

FCA

Jackie Jackson (SEC Co-Chair)

Walbridge

Lori Lancaster

Rush Group

Teresa LeFevre

Comerica

Chris Lin

International Synergies, LLC

Sheng-Dong Liu

Generalety, LLC

Brenda Marshall

Kelly Services

Brian Moore

Flex

Barbara Morgan

Lear Corporation

Daniel Muschong

DTE Energy

Dermot O’Neill

V2Soft

Arthi Rajanna

TekSource

Julius Readus

Merrill Lynch

Gina Schwartz

Kyyba

Charles Tate

Bank of America/Merrill Lynch

Katherine Tocco

DTE Energy

Katrina Turnbow

Kanopi Social

Antoinette Turner

SET Enterprises

Lotoya Vongrechin

V Agency

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DIVERSITY STRENGTHENS OUR BUSINESS

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Š2019 General Motors. All rights reserved.

General Motors is proud to celebrate more than 50 years of our Supplier Diversity program. Only strong relationships withstand the test of time. We value your commitment and dedication to inclusion within our supply chain.

THANK YOU TO OUR

SPONSORS MMPC OFFICIAL CONFERENCE & BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY EXCHANGE SPONSORS

SPEAKER HONORARIUM AND CONFERENCE THEATER SPONSORS

ATRIUM LOBBY SPONSORS

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY EXCHANGE LOBBY SPONSOR

REGISTRATION SPONSOR

GOLD SPONSORS

RESOURCE CENTER AND NETWORKING ROOM SPONSORS

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RIBBON CUTTING SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSORS

DIGITAL PROGRAM BOOK SPONSOR

GAMIFICATION GIFT SPONSORS

WOMEN’S SUPPORT SPONSOR

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MMPC

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE CAREER FAIR AND INDUSTRY DAY - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

MMPC Career Fair

9:15 AM – 12:00 PM

CDC & MBEIC Meetings

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Workforce Development Seminar: How to Strategically Grow a Sustainable Workforce

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Workforce Development Seminar: Virtual Interviewing – Making a Great Impression

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

CSDP Meeting (Invitation Only)

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM

AIG Meeting (Invitation Only)

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Workforce Development Seminar: The Language of LinkedIn – Using the Popular Career Tool the Right Way

MMPC DAY 2 - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND 8:55 AM – 9:00 AM

Day 2 Kickoff: Message from the President & CEO, Michelle Sourie Robinson

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

MMPC Certified Professional Training Track

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

KEYNOTE Opening Remarks: Message from the President and CEO, Michelle Sourie Robinson

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

KEYNOTE: Leveraging this Moment in Time for Growth; Supplier Diversity ICONS Share Wisdom and Perspective

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Dealmaker Sessions: Live Virtual Pitches

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

KEYNOTE: Supplier Diversity ICONS Host Q&A Session on MMSDC TV

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

Financial Impact of COVID-19 on Minority Vendors

11:15 AM – 11:30 AM

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

11:45 AM – 1:15 PM

CPO Summit (Invitation Only)

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Business Opportunity Exchange

12:00 PM – 12:20 PM

Making Work-From-Home Work Series: Menu Planning with Chef Julius

12:50 PM – 12:55 PM

Making Work-From-Home Work Series: Relieving Stress – Naturopathic Doctor

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Economics and Minority Business Reinvention: Going from Crisis to New Opportunities

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM

Mexico: USMCA Changes, Challenges and Opportunities

2:50 PM – 3:35 PM

Getting Ready for the USMCA Trade Agreement and Doing Business Successfully in Mexico

3:00 PM – 3:45 PM

Persuasion: Designing Messages that Move People

3:50 PM – 3:55 PM

Making Work-From-Home Work Series: Relieving Stress – Naturopathic Doctor

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MMPC DAY 3 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD 8:45 AM – 8:50 AM

Opening Remarks: Message from the President and CEO, Michelle Sourie Robinson

9:00 AM – 9:05 AM

Making Work-From-Home Work Series: Relieving Stress – Naturopathic Doctor

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

MMPC Certified Professional Training Track

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

KEYNOTE: Plug and Play powered by AmplifyD

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Business Opportunity Exchange

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Innovation Summit: Introductions to Activity-Based Costing & Quotation and Project Management

11:00 AM – 11:15 AM

Dealmaker Sessions: Wrap-up & Winners Announced

12:00 PM – 12:20 PM

Making Work-From-Home Work Series: Menu Planning with Chef Julius

12:50 PM – 12:55 PM

Making Work-From-Home Work Series: Relieving Stress – Naturopathic Doctor

12:55 PM – 1:45 PM

Women’s Symposium: How to Secure Non-Traditional Funding (w/ Opening Remarks from Michelle Sourie Robinson)

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

DESIGN Series Presents: Notes to Self

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM

Paving the Future of Supplier Diversity: How to Take Deliberate, Intentional Steps to Drive Meaningful Growth

3:00 PM – 3:10 PM

Closing Remarks: Message from the President and CEO, Michelle Sourie Robinson

3:10 PM – 3:30 PM

Making Work-From-Home Work Series: Evening Yoga

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MMPC

SCHEDULE CAREER FAIR & INDUSTRY DAY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

CDC & MBEIC Meetings

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

MMPC Career Fair

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Workforce Development Seminar: How to Strategically Grow a Sustainable Workforce Camille Walker-Banks (Moderator) Executive Director NPower Michelle Ureste Executive Director Workforce Intelligence Network for Southeast Michigan (WIN) Kevin Weeks Program Director NPower

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Workforce Development Seminar: Virtual Interviewing – Making a Great Impression

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

CSDP Meeting (Invitation Only)

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM

AIG Meeting (Invitation Only)

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Workforce Development Seminar: The Language of LinkedIn – Using the Popular Career Tool the Right Way

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Fairness. Respect. Inclusion.

With multicultural roots, Nissan is committed to providing an inclusive space that encourages innovative ideas from our diverse workforce and supply base. We not only respect, but eagerly welcome, the varied perspectives of these talented men and women. Nissan believes our commitment to our core principles of diversity fairness, respect and inclusion - is essential to creating quality and innovative products.

Š2020, Nissan North America. Please drive responsibly, don’t drink and drive and always wear your seatbelt.

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MMPC DAY 2

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 8:30 AM – 8:50 AM

Making Work-From-Home Work Series: Morning Yoga Nasirah Denisse Gaines Owner & Yoga Instructor Yoga Infinitum

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Opening Session: Message from the President and CEO, Michelle Sourie Robinson Michelle Sourie Robinson President & CEO Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

MMPC Certified Professional Training Track Attendance Requires Special Registration. Learn More Here: MMPC Certified Professional Training MMSDC is offering development sessions for professionals in the Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion, or Project Management fields. HRCI and other Continuing Education Credits available.

Courses: Wednesday, September 3rd • Beyond Skin Color: HR’s Role in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) • From Onboarding to Ongoing Performance: Managing Talent in a Virtual Environment Thursday, September 4th • Establishing New Workplace Norms in a Pandemic-Impacted Society • Project Management Excellence for HR Professionals Sheree Knowles Managing Partner Human Capital Consultants Consortium (H3C) Charlene Fitzpatrick Chief Executive Officer & Managing Member Human Capital Consultants Consortium (H3C)

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MMPC DAY 2

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

KEYNOTE: Leveraging this Moment in Time for Growth; Supplier Diversity ICONS Share Wisdom and Perspective Fifty-two years after sweeping changes were made to create minority supplier development programs, we find our nation in almost the same place. The number of minority firms since that time has grown significantly, but the truth is the size of those firms is dismal – less than 2% of minority firms today gross over $1M annually. This panel includes the foremost thought leaders who have solid, data-driven track records of success.

Come prepared to learn from them and determine how your company can help to leverage this critical oncein-a-lifetime moment in history to drive growth for minority firms.

Immediately after the session, panelists will host a live Q&A on MMSDC TV Livestream on Facebook and YouTube!

Michael Robinson (Moderator) Program Director, Global Supplier Diversity IBM Len Greenhalgh Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College Jim H. Lowry Senior Advisor, Boston Consulting Group President, James H. Lowry & Associates Harriet Michel Former CEO National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Dealmaker Sessions: Live Virtual Pitches Pitch Competition where MBEs are competing for deals with corporations

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MMPC DAY 2

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

Supplier Diversity ICONS Host Q&A Session on MMSDC TV The panel from our keynote session continues the conversation on the MMSDC YouTube and Facebook Livestream channels. Join us to ask questions, interact with the panelists, and hear further insights from these icons in Supplier Diversity.

Michael Robinson (Moderator) Program Director, Global Supplier Diversity IBM

Jim H. Lowry Senior Advisor Boston Consulting Group President James H. Lowry & Associates

Len Greenhalgh Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College

Harriet Michel Former CEO National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)

Financial Impact of COVID-19 on Minority Vendors Empower economically distressed communities through innovative economic development strategies.

Dell Gines Senior Community Development Advisor Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Mark Hands Supplier Diversity Program Manager Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

11:15 AM – 11:30 AM

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

11:45 AM – 1:15 PM

CPO Summit (Invitation Only)

12:00 PM – 12:20 PM

Making Work-From-Home Work Series: Menu Planning with Chef Julius Cooking demonstrations from an expert chef of simple, healthy, family-friendly meals that can be made in little time and have gourmet taste/quality.

Chef Julius Russell A Tale of Two Chefs | KeHE Distributors MSS Distribution

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Connecting talent to work is what we do.

Driving inclusion is how we succeed.

Growing with purpose together… what’s next.

Kelly has been advocating for inclusion in the workplace for over ®

seven decades. By incorporating diversity and inclusion into our business, we gain access to a broader pool of suppliers that deliver innovative, responsive, sustainable and cost-competitive solutions to our clients.

An Equal Opportunity Employer © 2020 Kelly Services, Inc. All rights reserved CM-508

For more information, connect with us at kellyservices.com today.

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MMPC DAY 2

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Business Opportunity Exchange Economics and Minority Business Reinvention: Going from Crisis to New Opportunities Re-tool, Reinvent, Renew: This discussion will revolve around the global and US impact of COVID19 on the economy, the impact and future of minority business and economic inclusion, and its importance.

Jeff Simek (Moderator) General Manager, Operations RCO Aerospace & RCO Engineering Matthew J. Slaughter Paul Danos Dean Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College Robert L. Wallace Affiliate Professor of Business Loyola University Sellinger School of Business

1:50 PM – 1:55 PM

Making Work-From-Home Series: Relieving Stress – Naturopathic Doctor Dr. Samm Pryce teaches you how to manage stress.

Dr. Samm Pryce Chief Medical Officer Balanced Integration, PLLC

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM

Mexico: USMCA Changes, Challenges and Opportunities Experts on commerce and economic integration in North America explore the prospects for success and the challenges of implementing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

Gerald Schwebel (Moderator) Executive Vice President, Corporate International Division IBC Bank – Laredo, Texas

Colin Robertson Vice President and Fellow Canadian Global Affairs Institute

C.J. Mahoney Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR)

Kenneth Smith-Ramos Director of the Trade and NAFTA Office, Embassy of Mexico (Washington, D.C.)

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Moving forward with focus At Adient, we know that when we are positively contributing to our communities, we are also building a stronger organization. Engaging with women-, minorityand veteran-owned businesses has always been a cornerstone of our business.

Adient is proud to be a sponsor of the 2020 Michigan Minority Procurement Conference.

www.adient.com

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MMPC DAY 2

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 2:50 PM – 2:55 PM

Making Work-From-Home Work Series: Relieving Stress – Naturopathic Doctor Dr. Samm Pryce teaches you how to manage stress.

Dr. Samm Pryce Chief Medical Officer Balanced Integration, PLLC

3:00 PM – 3:45 PM

Persuasion: Designing Messages that Move People This session will focus on interpersonal and psychological issues around persuasion. You will have an opportunity to think about how to frame messages and be more effective in communicating change. We analyze a powerful video of Lyndon Johnson persuading George Wallace to protect the Civil Rights marchers in Alabama, analyze the conversation to understand why it was so persuasive and focus on types of questions that create impasse and escalation vs. agreement.

Dr. Tanya Menon Professor of Management and Human Resources The Ohio State University

3:00 PM – 3:45 PM

Getting Ready for the USMCA Trade Agreement and Doing Business Successfully in Mexico Experts on trade negotiation, business, and economic promotion will share information that will help businesses get ready with the passing of the new trade agreement between Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The new agreement will bring challenges and changes that will affect the industry in all three countries. In this session, attendees will learn about USMCA’s key changes affecting different industries, global trends, and opportunities, and how do resilient supply chains are essential in our new economic landscape.

Getting Ready for the USMCA Trade Agreement and Doing Business Successfully in Mexico.

Jeronimo Garcia De Brahi (Moderator) Managing Director & Partner AMBE Engineering

Xavier Hurtado Director of the National Supplier Development Program Aerospace Industry in Mexico (FEMIA)

Robert Barnett Partner Cacheaux Cavazos & Newton LLP

Manuel Montoya Ortega President Automotive Industry Clusters Network of Mexico

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30-Year History Rooted in Quality, Safety and Service.

TEAMWORK IS OUR STANDARD The Chemico Group delivers turnkey chemical management and distribution solutions for customers across multiple industries on a global scale. Chemico helps cu customers save millions by focusing on total cost.

Our people are our greatest asset. It is our team of 400+ talented professionals working in facilities throughout North America who demonstrate value every da and help Chemico day achieve growth.

Diversity and inclusion are cornerstones of our business. The Chemico team consists of 300 minorities including women. Hundreds of hours each year are dedicated to mentor African-American men and women.

We seek the best and brightest individuals to support our customers and our community.

When you join our team, we will provide competitive co compensation and extensive opportunity.

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MMPC DAY 3

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 8:40 AM – 9:00 AM

Opening Session: Message from the President and CEO, Michelle Sourie Robinson Michelle Sourie Robinson President & CEO Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council

9:00 AM – 9:05 AM

Making Work-From-Home Work Series: Relieving Stress – Naturopathic Doctor Dr. Samm Pryce teaches you how to manage stress.

Dr. Samm Pryce Chief Medical Officer Balanced Integration, PLLC

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

MMPC Certified Professional Training Track Attendance Requires Special Registration. Learn More Here: MMPC Certified Professional Training MMSDC is offering development sessions for professionals in the Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion, or Project Management fields. HRCI and other Continuing Education Credits available.

Courses: Wednesday, September 3rd • Beyond Skin Color: HR’s Role in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) • From Onboarding to Ongoing Performance: Managing Talent in a Virtual Environment Thursday, September 4th • Establishing New Workplace Norms in a Pandemic-Impacted Society • Project Management Excellence for HR Professionals Sheree Knowles Managing Partner Human Capital Consultants Consortium (H3C) Charlene Fitzpatrick Chief Executive Officer & Managing Member Human Capital Consultants Consortium (H3C)

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MMPC DAY 3

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

KEYNOTE: Plug and Play powered by AmplifyD 2020 has certainly presented its challenges, but within those challenges are opportunities. CEO and Founder Saeed Amidi knows how to leverage challenges for growth. He helped to accelerate the growth of start-ups like PayPal, Dropbox, Lending Club, and others. He is now bringing that same determination to Detroit in a partnership with MMSDC. This session will not only allow you to learn from the perspective of one of Silicon Valley’s top financiers, but it will also give you insight into Plug and Play Detroit powered by AmplifyD. Michelle Sourie Robinson President & CEO Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council

Trevor Pawl Chief Mobility Officer State of Michigan

Saeed Amidi Founder & CEO Plug-and-Play

Tania Wingfield Vice President and Integration Champion BorgWarner

Mamatha Chamarthi Chief Information Officer FCA

Christie Wong-Barrett CEO MacArthur Corporation

Adam Jansen Director Plug-and-Play Detroit

10:00 AM – 2:00 AM

Business Opportunity Exchange

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Innovation Summit: Introductions to Activity-Based Costing & Quotation and Project Management In this session, Rob Stauffer, Senior Lean, Costing & Project Management Consultant at the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC) provides introductions to Activity-Based Costing & Quotation; and Project Management.

Robert S. Stauffer Senior Lean, Costing & Project Management Consultant Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center

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MMPC DAY 3

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM

Dealmaker Sessions: Wrap-up & Winners Announced Michelle Sourie Robinson President & CEO Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council

12:00 PM – 12:20 PM

Making Work-From-Home Work Series: Menu Planning with Chef Julius Cooking demonstrations from an expert chef of simple, healthy, family-friendly meals that can be made in little time and have gourmet taste/quality.

Chef Julius Russell A Tale of Two Chefs | KeHE Distributors MSS Distribution

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

How to Secure Non-Traditional Funding Regardless of your level of success, every business needs capital to survive. In looking at traditional business funding sources such as bank loans, lines of credit, or outside investors, many entrepreneurs find the requirements too rigid and that they limit chances of approval, especially for women entrepreneurs.

Capital access remains the most important factor limiting the establishment, expansion, and growth of women-owned businesses. Although women entrepreneurs face many challenges when it comes to traditional financing that does not mean they will not find funding for their businesses. Fortunately, in today’s innovation-driven environment, new business funding options that are more responsive to the needs of women entrepreneurs, are emerging.

During this session, you will learn about the trends in nontraditional business funding and ways you can access capital, nontraditional way Dee Marshall CEO Diverse & Engaged, LLC Monica Wheat Founder and Executive Director Venture Catalysts

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MMPC DAY 3

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM

DESIGN Series Presents: Notes to Self Notes to Self is a collection of videos in conjunction with MMSDC’s DESIGN Series. This popular addition to the DESIGN series involves key corporate and MBE leaders who write letters to their younger selves. The focus of the letters will be for each speaker to share his/her unique wisdom and life lessons.

Joe Anderson Chairman & CEO TAG Holdings

Andra Rush Founder, Chair & CEO Rush Group of Companies

Pam Heminger Vice President, Strategic Procurement Caterpillar Inc.

Scott Thiele Head of Portfolio Planning, Head of Global Long Range Plan Coordination FCA North America

Paving the Future of Supplier Diversity: How to Take Deliberate, Intentional Steps to Drive Meaningful Growth Ralph Moore (Moderator) President RGMA

Theresa Harrison Global Director Environmental Social Governance Services Leader EY

Nedra Dickson Global Supplier Diversity and Sustainability Lead Accenture

Farryn Melton Senior Vice President, Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS)

Jim Gorzalski Chief Procurement Officer Capital One

3:00 PM – 3:20 PM

Making Work-From-Home Work Series: Morning Yoga Nasirah Denisse Gaines Owner & Yoga Instructor Yoga Infinitum

3:20 PM – 3:30 PM

Closing Remarks: Message from the President and CEO, Michelle Sourie Robinson Michelle Sourie Robinson President & CEO Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council

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Mamatha Chamarthi Chief Information Officer FCA Mamatha Chamarthi was appointed Chief Information Officer, FCA – North America and Asia Pacific effective April 2019. In this position, Chamarthi oversees all information technology applications and infrastructure in support of business units located in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Asia Pacific.

Previously, Chamarthi was Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer for ZF Friedrichshafen AG since 2014. In this position, she was responsible for the Company’s full range of digital strategies and for driving change across the organization, including establishing a global footprint to create a talent ecosystem that will close the technology gap for ZF to be a leader in autonomous driving.

Len Greenhalgh Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College Len Greenhalgh is Professor of Management at the Amos Tuck School of Business Administration at Dartmouth College, where he is also director of programs for minority- and women-owned entrepreneurial businesses. He comes from a practitioner background that includes work as a purchasing manager in a multinational corporation, founding and running two small corporations, and management consulting.

His areas of expertise include (1) strategy and strategy implementation; (2) managing strategic relationships between organizations, business units, and the work force; (3) negotiation and conflict resolution; (4) effective functioning of top management teams; and (5) the design and delivery of executive education programs. He is the author of Managing Strategic Relationships: The Key to Business Success, published by the Free Press in spring, 2001. He has also written more than 130 articles, book chapters, monographs, cases, and professional papers.

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Before joining Plug and Play, Adam worked most recently for a major automotive Tier 1 as a Senior Commercial Manager, where he worked on the West Coast expansion and managed relationships with Tesla and large tech companies in the “new mobility” space.

Adam holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, an MBA from the University of Southern California (USC), and a Master’s degree from Harvard University.

Jim H. Lowry Senior Advisor, Boston Consulting Group President, James H. Lowry & Associates James H. Lowry is a business icon, sought after speaker, strategic advisor and nationally recognized workforce andsupplier diversity expert and pioneer. Lowry was the first African American consultant for global consulting firm McKinsey & Company in 1968. Later, he became the first African American senior partner at the prestigious BostonConsulting Group, where he led the firm’s workforce diversity, ethnic marketing and minority business development consulting practice. Lowry continues to serve as a senior advisor to BCG, while heading his own private consulting firm, James H. Lowry & Associates.

Lowry encapsulated his 30 plus years of experience in the field of minority business development in the book he co-authored in 2011, Minority Business Success: Refocusing on the American Dream. His new book, Change Agent: A Life Dedicated to Creating Wealth for Minorities, is an intimate memoir that demonstrates the power of iconic mentors and pivotal opportunities leveraged across the globe, and offers solutions to the ever widening wealth gap that plagues black and brown communities today.

Harriet Michel Former CEO National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) The first African American woman to head a major foundation, Michel’s greatest achievement was opening the doors for thousands of multicultural entrepreneurs through her role as president and CEO of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, the leading corporate membership organization committed to helping address the growing need for supplier diversity.

In her role, she connected black entrepreneurs to leaders of major corporations and encouraged minority businesses to compete with larger majority-owned companies—and in the process helped to advance BE 100S companies. Under her leadership, NMSDC solidified its footing and unified its 23 affiliates. Due to her contributions, the council has grown today to more than 1,600 national and regional corporate members and 12,000 certified MBEs with collective annual sales of more than $100 billion.

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Trevor has been named Crain’s Detroit Business’s “40 Under 40” and “50 Names to Know in Government”. He’s also been named ”Development Counsellors International’s “40 Under 40 Rising Stars of Economic Development” and the Great Lakes Women’s Business Council’s “Government Advocate of the Year”.

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Tania holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Management Information Systems from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Christie Wong-Barrett CEO MacArthur Corporation Ms. Wong Barrett is the Chief Executive Officer of Mac Arthur Corporation, a mid-sized manufacturing company headquartered in Michigan with operations in the U.S., Mexico, China, and Poland.

Ms. Wong Barrett’s prior diverse work experience includes positions at global management consultancies McKinsey & Company and Charles River Associates, and engineering roles at Raytheon Company and Schlumberger. Ms. Wong Barrett’s business experience spans the gamut of strategy, operations, innovation, globalization, and organizational performance. She has worked in over 20 countries on complex business issues.She has an undergraduate degree in engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

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Nasirah Denisse Gaines is an Atlanta-based, former middle school math teacher that discovered yoga as an alternative way to work out and relieve joint pain. She teaches yoga as an expression of self-care that induces physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.

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Charlene Fitzpatrick, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Member of Human Capital Consultants Consortium (“H3C”), is a talented executive with over twenty years’ experience in the Human Resources (“HR”) Generalist area, including several years in leadership positions for Waste Management Inc. Since September 1998, and to date, as a small business owner, she serves as a consulting business partner to her Clients while providing cost effective and human resource solutions that are customer focused and results oriented.

Prior to being appointed vice president of Strategic Procurement in April 2020, Pam held a series of roles with increasing responsibilities in procurement and business operations at Honda of America including vice president of Honda North America Purchasing. Before joining Honda of America, she held various supply chain and materials management roles with Lennox International.

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Andra Rush Founder, Chair & CEO Rush Group of Companies Andra Rush is founder, chair and CEO of the Rush Group of Companies, including Dakkota Integrated Systems, Rush Trucking Corporation, and Rush Supply Chain Management.

Dr. Tanya Menon Professor of Management and Human Resources The Ohio State University

Rush Group specializes in large-scale component manufacturing, complex assembly and sequencing, supply chain management, logistics and land transportation for global brands, and employs 3,000 team members. It is one of the largest Native American-owned and woman-owned enterprises in the U.S.

Tanya Menon is Professor of Management and Human Resources at Fisher College of Business, Ohio State University. She studies how people think about relationships, and how this affects the way they make decisions, collaborate, and lead at work.

Her research has been cited in various media outlets including NPR, the Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, The Chicago Tribune, The Times of London (UK), and the Guardian (UK). She has won multiple teaching awards (at both Ohio State and as Associate Professor at the University of Chicago). She has conducted corporate trainings, keynotes, and consulting all over the world (including for US Intelligence Community, Discover Financial Services, CareerBuilder.com, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, McKinsey Academy, DHL, Cummins, Express, Scotts, Citibank (India), Tetrapak (Italy), Aetna, Sherwin Williams, Erie Insurance, McCormick, the Environmental Protection Agency, American Bar Association Chief Bar Executives, Ronald McDonald House Charities, and the Deloitte Women’s group).

Currently, Rush serves on the board of directors of Terex Corporation and on the Ford Supplier Council. She previously served on supplier advisory boards for Chrysler and General Motors. She also is an active member of business and charitable organizations, especially in her hometown, including Business Leaders for Michigan, Detroit Economic Club, Detroit Workforce Board, Downtown Detroit Partnership, United Way of Michigan and Women Presidents’ Organization.

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Chef Julius serves as owner of A Tale of Two Chefs, Executive Chef for KeHE Distributors, MSS Distribution and TV Host on the Big Ten Network. He is consulting chef and partner with Nature Isle Tropical Gourmet. In association with the Chilean Consulate & ProChile, he is the Culinary Ambassador to the country of Chile. Also, he serves as the Culinary Instructor the Common Ground Foundation. He is also a contributing writer to UPTOWN Magazine. He has been featured on prominent food and wine blogs including, Snooth, Eater-Chicago, Dr.Vino.com, and AliceFeiring.com.

Scott Thiele was named Head of Portfolio Planning, FCA – North America and Head of Global Long Range Plan Coordination in March 2020. In this position, Thiele is responsible for North American product portfolio, analyzing the competitive environment, and providing market and consumer insights to guide future planning of North American products. In this expanded position, he also holds responsibility for coordinating the company’s global long range product plan.

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Monica Wheat is a Strategist, Educator, Investor, and Venture Developer. Monica is Founder and Executive Director of Venture Catalysts, a non-profit venture, and ecosystem development group focused on investor/founder education, an innovation hub, and large-scale entrepreneurial initiatives for over 40,000 attendees. She serves as a Consultant for Backstage Capital, co-producing their multi-city live investment tour and was the Managing Director of the Backstage Capital – Detroit Accelerator, a 4-city, global tech accelerator investing 3 months and $100,000 in scaling startups for underrepresented founders. She is the Techstars Startup Programs Lead leading programs nationwide and Founding Co-Director of Startup Boost, a global Pre-Accelerator.

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Before, he held the position of CEO at Tenigal, a Joint Venture between Nippon Steel Corporation (JP: 5401) and Ternium (NYSE: TX).

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Nedra grew up in Arkansas and holds an MBA from University of Southern California, a BS degree from Florida State University and BA degree from California State University @ Northridge.

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As EY Director – Environmental Social Governance Services (ESGS) in Procurement, Theresa drives an inclusive and sustainable mindset to procure in a sustainable way looking beyond short-term needs and considering the longer-term impacts. She oversees EY’s approach to create a distinctive experience for small, diverse and sustainable suppliers by teaming together to develop innovative solutions and strategies for EY, our clients and the communities we serve.

A member of the Procurement Executive, Theresa chairs the ESG Network that supports ESGS in monitoring and tracking the Procurement organization to buy sustainably sourced products and services and build an inclusive supply chain.

An award winning and recognized leader in the industry, Theresa is a frequent public speaker and works to build awareness of the importance of supplier diversity both inside and outside of EY. She earned a BS in Business Management from Emmanuel College and an MBA in Management from Bentley University

Xavier Hurtado Director of the National Supplier Development Program Aerospace Industry in Mexico (FEMIA)

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Director of the National Supplier Development Program for the Aerospace Industry in Mexico (FEMIA) CoFounder of the Supply Chain Integration & Economic Recovery Initiatives, connecting buyers and suppliers in Automotive, Aerospace, Energy, Home Appliances & Medical Devices sectors, in collaboration with Industrial Associations, Embassies and Government Organizations (EDCs + Exports) in North & Latin America + Europe + Asia (INDUSTRY SOURCING & KLUGWAHL). Founder of the Virtual B2Bs Platform, connecting direct and indirect suppliers with international buyers.

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Ambassador Mahoney hails from Russell, Kansas. He received his A.B. from Harvard College and his J.D. from Yale Law School, where he served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Yale Law Journal. Ambassador Mahoney clerked for Judge Alex Kozinski on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and then for Justice Anthony Kennedy at the Supreme Court of the United States. He has served as a visiting clinical lecturer at Yale Law School.

Farryn serves on the executive committee for the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and on the board of Howard University Supply Chain Program. She previously served on the executive committee & board of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), and actively supports The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) and Diversity Alliance for Science. She also sits on the BMS Historically Black University (HBU) sponsorship committee; leads the Diversity & Inclusion Council for BMS Global Business Operations for and sits on the Global Diversity & Inclusion Council within BMS.

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Manuel Montoya is President of the Automotive Industry Clusters Network of Mexico, General Director of the Automotive Cluster of Nuevo León, A.C. and Founding Partner of ENE Estructuras de Negocios, S.C. Previously, he has collaborated in managerial positions for various companies and organizations in Mexico and abroad, including: Inmobiliaria Seival (Project Director and General Director), Pan American Institute of Senior Management of Companies IPADE (Director of Senior Management Programs ), Ficosa International and Tata Ficosa Private Limited (Technical Vice President and Board member in Pune, India).

An award-winning influencer who is a United State of Women Nominated Change Maker she’s received Top 25 Leading Women Entrepreneur, 25 Influential Black Women, TWEF International Women Award, Who’s Who New York City, NAACP Community Service Award, National Association of Female Executives Women in Corporate and many more.

Throughout his career he has actively contributed as a director for various associations and institutions. Manuel Montoya serves as a member of the Council of The Competitiveness Institute (TCI Network), Latin America Chapter, as well as the Monterrey Competitiveness Center and the Tooling Cluster of Nuevo León. It has also actively collaborated in various civil associations of a social and educational nature.

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Ralph G. Moore, CPA started his work in minority business development after leaving Arthur Andersen & Co. to become VP of a Chicago-Based Minority Enterprise Small Business Investment Company. While there, he worked with Congressman Parren Mitchell (D-MD) and Reginald F. Lewis, which inspired him to start RGMA in 1979.

He is responsible for leading IBM’s supplier diversity initiatives worldwide. In this role, Michael, and his team, focus on the utilization, development and mentoring of diverse suppliers who can provide value-add to IBM’s Supply Chain.

Under Michael’s leadership, IBM has been recognized for numerous awards and a sampling of these awards are: Corporation of the Year by the NMSDC (3x), one of the Top Corporations by WBENC (13x), USBLN Corporation of the Year (2x), NGLCC Corporation of the Year (2x), Apex Award by NGLCC and HRI, the Francis Perkins Van Guard Award by the SBA, WBEC-PA/DE/sNJ Corporation of the Year, CMSDC Corporation of the Year, NY/NJ MSDC Corporation of the Year, Michigan MBC IT Corporation of the Year, one of Asian Enterprises Top Corporations, and one of DiversityBusiness.com’s Top Corporations to name a few.

IBM has spent in excess of $2Billion, 1st Tier, annually worldwide with diverse enterprises since 2006 and in excess of $1B, 1st Tier, annually with diverse enterprises in the U.S. since 2000.

In the private sector, Ralph Moore has served on the board of Sentinel Technologies for over 30 years, a non-minority owned technology firm with more than 500 associates. He is a board member at Archer Corporate Services and serves on the advisory board of AGB Investigative Services. He is also a member of the Procter & Gamble and Macy’s Supplier Diversity Advisory Councils. Also, Ralph Moore is a Special Advisor to APC Holdings, a private equity firm that leverages mergers and acquisitions to develop scalable, diverse suppliers. He has also served on the NMSDC Corporation of the Year Committee. Mr. Moore has served on the boards of Junior Achievement of Chicago, Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council, Habilitative Systems, Inc. City Colleges of Chicago, University of Chicago Medicine and the Chicago History Museum. His numerous awards and recognitions include the coveted National Minority Supplier Development Council’s coveted Leadership Award.

Gerald Schwebel Executive Vice President, Corporate International Division IBC Bank – Laredo, Texas

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Gerald Schwebel is the Executive Vice President, Corporate International Division IBC Bank-Laredo, Texas. As a key resource to IBC Bank’s international customers, Mr. Schwebel offers special expertise in international trade and finance, industrial/economic development and transportation.

Colin Robertson is Vice President and Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and host of CGAI’s Global Exchange regular podcast. He is Executive Fellow at the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy and a Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA) at Carleton University. He is an Honorary Captain (Royal Canadian Navy) assigned to the Strategic Communications Directorate, He is a member of the Department of National Defence’s Defence Advisory Board. Living in Ottawa, Robertson focuses on Canadian global policies. He writes on international affairs for the Globe and Mail and he is a frequent contributor to other media. The Hill Times has named him as one of those that influence Canadian foreign policy.

Widely regarded as a leading expert on international trade and finance, Mr. Schwebel frequently represents IBC Bank and its customers with top government and business leaders in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. His knowledge and unique overview have led him to present expert testimony before Congress on issues regarding U.S.-Mexico trade including the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), transportation and logistics, international finance, and U.S. immigration reform. Mr. Schwebel’s perspectives on various topics related to international trade, economics, and banking have been featured in some of the major business publications in the U.S. and Mexico.

Robertson was awarded the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle (2016), Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012), Alberta Centennial Medal (2005), the Saskatchewan Centennial Medal (2006), the Alberta Motion Picture Industry Association ‘Friend of the Industry’ (2004) and the distinguished alumnus award from the University of Manitoba (2004).

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Mr. Jeff Simek provides passionate leadership, team building, and strategic planning for cost, quality and delivery performance in the Aerospace and Automotive industries.

With over 23 years of experience, his first 14 years were spent in the automotive industry where he held the positions of Program Manager, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Greenfield Site Launch Manager and Plant Manager for large Tier 1 suppliers. Following these positions, he was hired as Business Unit Manager for RCO Engineering’s automotive plastics division. After two years with RCO Engineering, he was promoted to General Manager of Operations for RCO Aerospace, a new start-up, offering passenger seating and interior products for large cabin purpose built jets. He is now in charge of both Aerospace and Automotive operations at RCO with a strategy for the 4th industrial revolution. Jeff serves as a board member for AIAM where he works to ensure Michigan’s Aerospace industry is aligned to local and global opportunities. Jeff also serves as a board member for FIRST in Michigan advocating for K-12 STEM talent development. Mr. Simek graduated from Ferris State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering & Technology.

Kenneth Smith Ramos is the Director of the Trade and NAFTA Office at the Embassy of Mexico in Washington, D.C. This office is in charge of promoting the trade relationship between Mexico and the United States as well as ensuring proper implementation of NAFTA. It engages with relevant stakeholders from the academic, private, and public sectors on the key trade issues that affect the bilateral relationship and also addresses global issues that are relevant to the NAFTA region.

Prior to serving in his current post, Mr. Smith was Coordinator General for International Affairs at the Mexican Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SAGARPA), where he was responsible for agricultural trade negotiations and international cooperation. Director-General for International Affairs at the Mexican Federal Competition Commission, as well as in the Ministry of Economy, where he was Director-General for Assessment and Monitoring of Negotiations. He started his professional career working for Mexico’s NAFTA negotiating team.

Michelle Ureste Executive Director Workforce Intelligence Network for Southeast Michigan (WIN)

Matthew J. Slaughter Paul Danos Dean Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College Matthew J. Slaughter is the Paul Danos Dean of the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, where in addition he is the Earl C. Daum 1924 Professor of International Business. He is also a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations, a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research; a member of the academic advisory board of the International Tax Policy Forum; and an academic advisor to the McKinsey Global Institute.

Michele comes to WIN with an extensive leadership background in developing training programs in workforce development.

At the non-profit trade association formed by the automotive OEMs, Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG), she facilitated over a dozen quality management system committees of industry subject matter experts to develop industry guidelines, training programs, and white papers to support the implementation, upon the release, of the QS9000 and TS 16949 automotive quality system standards. Michele also worked as vice president of a business system training and consulting firm where she created and established Tier 1 corporate universities for supply chain initiatives. She served two 4-year terms as the immediate past West Bloomfield Township Supervisor, by essentially fulfilling the role of a full-time mayor and city manager. While in this position, she achieved the e-Cities award by streamlining the building permit process; received the JCC President’s Club award for collaborating to develop a community-wide job fair; and effectuated a downtown boulevard roadway improvement project, market study, and town center ordinance amendment that transformed the community gateway to include the first hotel in the township, and new development and facade upgrades throughout the business corridor. Michele is married to Matthew Ureste, and they have three teenage children.

Dean Slaughter’s area of expertise is the economics and politics of globalization. Much of his recent work has focused on policy responses to the World Financial Crisis; on the global operations of multinational firms; and on the labor-market impacts of international trade, investment, and immigration. His research has been supported by several grants from organizations including the National Science Foundation and the Russell Sage Foundation. Dean Slaughter has published dozens of articles in peer-reviewed journals and books; he has co-authored four books, including The Squam Lake Report: Fixing the Financial System and Globalization and the Perceptions of American Workers; he has served in editorial positions for several academic journals; and he has presented at many academic conferences and seminars.

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Banks is a Detroit-native and thought leader in economic and community development, capital entrepreneurship, social impact investing, and business growth. She graduated from Wayne State University where she received her BS in Business Administration and her Master’s Degree in Urban & Regional Planning, Economic Development.

Over 15 years in successfully providing customized talent acquisition services to businesses. Kevin has proven to be a skilled visionary in workforce development strategies, recruitment, and diversity. He has a firm grasp of the adverse impact that globalization is having on the state of Michigan, employers and it’s workforce. As a result; he has championed and piloted strategies to assist unemployed and underemployed workers to high-growth occupations such as retraining them in occupations such as healthcare, advance manufacturing, and others. Kevin assists organizations with demand-driven talent acquisition strategies such as: providing with training services to their existing workforce, linkages with economic developers and institutions of higher learning. His workforce development strategies for organizations include developing policies and programs designed for employers to find qualified employees (human capital), retain them and continuously develop their skills by creating a work environment of lifelong learning, and institute best practices of continuous improvement.

Most recently, Banks served as Executive Director for Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Small Businesses program at Wayne State University, which invests in small businesses, providing resources needed to succeed. Banks brings more than 20 years of experience helping small businesses across Michigan increase their revenues and creating new job opportunities that exceeded the national average. She’s helped spur economic development in underserved communities, helping create 5,000 new jobs and generating $5.5B in capital investment during her tenure with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

Robert L. Wallace Affiliate Professor of Business Loyola University Sellinger School of Business Robert L. Wallace is an internationally-known entrepreneur, author, business consultant and keynote speaker. With more than 30 years of industry experience spanning engineering, energy, IT and executive consulting, Bob leverages his expertise to educate and inspire entrepreneurs, executives and audiences around the world.

Currently, Bob serves as Affiliate Professor of Business at the Loyola University Sellinger School of Business, where he lectures on innovation in the global economy. Previously, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics at the University of Pennsylvania, and his MBA from the Amos Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, where he began his research on the successful characteristics of entrepreneurs.

A highly sought-after consultant and advisor for corporate and government leaders, Bob has served as chair for the State of Maryland Information Technology Board, the Governor’s Advanced Technology Commission, Small Business Task Force, Minority Business Task Force, the City of Baltimore Mayor’s Coalition of Supplier Diversity and Inclusion, and Chair of The President’s Roundtable, a resultsdriven organization made of 20 companies that strive to improve the community through small, medium and large businesses working together.

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