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OPENING LETTERS Dear MMPC attendees, On behalf of your Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council’s (MMSDC) Board of Directors, welcome to the 2025 Michigan Minority Procurement Conference (MMPC) and Business Opportunity Exchange!

MMSDC CO-CHAIRMAN

LIZ DOOR

Our theme this year - “BE BOLD, BREAK BARRIERS, BUILD LEGACIES,” captures the focus and energy of this unique conference. We continue to emphasize connecting global, national and local corporations with top business enterprises (MBEs and others) in Michigan and throughout the country!

We encourage you to make the most of this opportunity, and to utilize the next few days to build relationships, discover opportunities and grow your company’s brand. MMPC has proven to be an excellent opportunity for businesses to showcase their capabilities and make strong and valuable connections.

This year’s speakers are prepared to provide valuable insights and best practices for navigating the rapidly changing environments we all face. We hope you find the content inspiring and the experience rewarding.

Many corporate partners in attendance are passionate about building relationships and ensuring that our supply base continues to reflect our customers, consumers and our team members. This is a critical part of our success, and we look forward to meeting you during the Business Opportunity Exchange to begin the dialogue toward partnership.

MMSDC CO-CHAIRMAN

TRACY JOSHUA

As Co-Chairs for the MMSDC Board, we have seen the dedication and commitment of the MMSDC team to meet the moment and the needs of the constituents to grow and scale their businesses, to match and connect us regarding opportunities, and to provide development for corporate partners and business owners. Thank you to Michelle Sourie Robinson and her AMAZING team!

We are grateful to all of you for your continued support. Have a great conference!

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OPENING LETTERS Members of the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council,

MICHIGAN CONGRESSMAN

JOHN JAMES

I want to welcome you to the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council’s (MMSDC) 44th 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

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OPENING LETTERS Dear Friends:

DETROIT MAYOR

MIKE DUGGAN

Greetings and welcome to all in attendance atthe 44th Annual Michigan Minority Procurement Conference, (MMPC) held at Huntington Place from April 30 to May 1, 2025, in Detroit, MI! In its 44th year, MMPC stands as the nation’s foremost procurement conference, emphasizing the vital connection between global, national, and local corporations and the foremost NMSDC Certified Businesses in Michigan and across the nation. This year, the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC) has curated the theme ‘Be Bold, Break Barriers, Build Legacies’ to encapsulate the concentration and dynamism of this distinctive conference.

This two-day conference is filled with valuable tools for activating your business including workshops, seminars, industry-specific forums, procurement matchmaking sessions, and an all-day business opportunity exchange trade fair. Their focus is to provide valuable resources to ensure that businesses thrive in 2025 and beyond by creating invaluable opportunities which create real connections and stimulate growth. MMPC is not your traditional conference, as its participants can expect hands-on experience that will define actionable tasks that they’ll be able to apply, track and monitor to further improve operations and success.

On behalf of the city of Detroit, we commend you all for your efforts and applaud all your hard work, commitment, and dedication. Congratulations on 44 years and best wishes for another successful conference and year!

Sincerely,

Mike Duggan, Mayor City of Detroit

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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.

To learn more about our Ford Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Program, visit www.fordsupplierdiversity.com

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OPENING LETTERS Dear Friends, On behalf of the state of Michigan, I’d like to extend my warmest greetings to everyone attending the 44th Annual Michigan Minority Procurement Conference (MMPC) & Opportunity Fair.

MICHIGAN GOVERNOR

GRETCHEN WHITMER

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 44th Annual Michigan Minority Procurement Conference (MMPC) & Opportunity Fair.

Please accept my best wishes for an enjoyable and productive effect.

Sincerely,

Gretchen Whitmer Governor of Michigan

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OPENING LETTERS Dear Valued Guest: On behalf of the board, staff and our constituents, welcome to the 44th Annual Michigan Minority Procurement Conference (MMPC). Your continued support of this business conference, which brings us together in meaningful ways, is greatly appreciated. Thank you for being here.

MMSDC PRESIDENT & CEO

MICHELLE SOURIE ROBINSON

We find ourselves once again in unprecedented times, where we are called forth to rise graciously to overcome unfounded challenges as we continue to hold ourselves to the highest standards. The data speaks for itself - our work fuels growth that benefits all communities, so we remain committed to advocating for the SEDI businesses we have served for more than a decade.

The theme for this year’s conference – BE BOLD, BREAK BARRIERS, BUILD LEGACIES, is both a challenge and a mantra to make the coming year a successful one. We thank our amazing corporate partners and engaged business constituents who have all worked really hard over the years to build their businesses and to help each other achieve business goals. We have a track record of putting our heads together and accomplishing great things, and we will continue to lead.

In fact, it is this legacy that we build on as we move forward.

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 these two days of connections and collaborations.

Respectfully,

Michelle Sourie Robinson President & CEO, MMSDC, and Operator, Michigan Business Solutions Group

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Building stronger communities Thank you to Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC) for the great work you do in our community.

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Bridgewater Interiors is pleased to support the 2025 MMPC. Thank you! for all your dedication Bridgewater Interiors Headquarters

Detroit, MI 48209-3208

4617 W Fort Street

Phone: (313) 842-3300

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS MMPC OFFICIAL CONFERENCE & BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY EXCHANGE SPONSORS

ATRIUM SPONSOR

BANK PARTNER

CONFERENCE LANYARD SPONSORS

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY EXCHANGE LUNCH SPONSORS

DIGITAL CONFERENCE PROGRAM BOOK SPONSORS

RIBBON CUTTING SPONSORS

CLOSING RECEPTION SPONSORS

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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE MBEIC DAY APRIL 29TH 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

MBEIC PROGRAMMING

Atrium 141

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY APRIL 30TH 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

Atrium

7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN

Atrium

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

ANNUAL MEETING (CURRENT CORPORATE MEMBERS AND NMSDC CERTIFIED MBEs)

140 B

9:15 AM – 10:45 AM

OPENING PLENARY - THRIVING IN AN ANTI-DEI CLIMATE

142 A-C

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

MBE SESSION 1 - GROWTH THROUGH INNOVATION

142 A-C

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

MBE SESSION 2 - 3 SECRETS TO RAPID BUSINESS GROWTH FOR MINORITY BUSINESS OWNERS

140 A

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

MBE SESSION 3 - EV CONVERSION

140 D

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

CORPORATE SESSION 1 - TURNING DISRUPTION INTO OPPORTUNITY: INNOVATING SUPPLIER DIVERSITY PROGRAMS

141

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

CORPORATE SESSION 2 - BUILDING RESILIENT LEADERSHIP IN CHANGING TIMES

140 C

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

CORPORATE SESSION 3 - BOLD TRANSITIONS: OWNING YOUR BRAND AND BUILDING YOUR CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE FOR WHAT’S NEXT

140 E

12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

KEYNOTE LUNCHEON WITH LT. GOVERNOR GARLAND GILCHRIST II AND DENNIS ARCHER JR.

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

AFTERNOON PLENARY - THRIVING IN AN ANTI-DEI CLIMATE – WORKING SESSIONS

142 A-C, 140 C

3:15 PM – 4:15 PM

MBE SESSION - BSG LIVE: BUSINESS SOLUTIONS UNLOCKED – YOUR QUESTIONS, EXPERT ANSWERS

141

3:15 PM – 4:15 PM

CORPORATE SESSION - CORPORATE MASTERMIND: NAVIGATING SUPPLIER DIVERSITY’S NEW ERA

140 C

3:15 PM – 5:00 PM

ALL - PNP PITCH COMPETITION

140 B

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

ONE MMSDC RECEPTION

Grand Ballroom B

River West

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY EXCHANGE DAY MAY 1ST 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM

REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN

Atrium

7:30 AM – 9:00 AM

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

Atrium

8:45 AM – 9:00 AM

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY EXCHANGE (BOE) RIBBON CUTTING

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY EXCHANGE (BOE)

Hall D

9:15 AM – 11:30 AM

CPO SUMMIT (INVITATION ONLY)

140 A

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

LUNCH

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

MATCHMAKER 365: MATCHMAKING FOR CAPITAL AND CONTRACTS (INVITE ONLY)

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

CLOSING RECEPTION

Outside of Hall D

Hall D / BOE Floor 250 A-C Ballroom B

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

Atrium

7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN

Atrium

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

ANNUAL MEETING (CURRENT CORPORATE MEMBERS AND NMSDC CERTIFIED MBEs)

140 B

9:15 AM – 10:45 AM

OPENING PLENARY - THRIVING IN AN ANTI-DEI CLIMATE

142 A-C

Inclusive economies benefit all communities. Yet, supplier diversity has been misunderstood and mislabeled by many during the recent national backlash. These programs ensure that all citizens are given the opportunity to realize their full potential. In the opening session, we will explore the current state of this critical work, including national, state and local perspectives.

Based on prior participants’ input, this is a two-part session. The morning session is designed to define the new reality. The afternoon sessions are designed to help participants outline strategies and solutions as they devise their individual action plans. The working sessions are only open to active corporate members and NMSDC-certified MBE firms.

MICHELLE CROCKETT

Labor & Employment Partner HONIGMAN LLP

PETER J. HAMMER

TYRONE D. SANDERS JR., ESQ.

A. Alfred Taubman Endowed Chair WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL

Founder and Managing Director OBSIDIAN ADVOCACY GROUP, LLC

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NIGEL STEPHENS

Founder PHOENIX STRATEGIES, INC.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY + INCLUSION At Barton Malow, we understand that how we build is just as important as what we build.

We integrate our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion into the way we do business, inside and out. This includes programs for our workforce, suppliers, and contractors.

BARTON MALOW SUPPLIER DIVERSITY PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Streamlining of the process for prequalification and bid management on all projects

Providing executive mentorship to our diverse joint venture, association and protege partners

Providing contractors with capacity building programming and diverse supplier training

Highlighting and promoting the success of our diverse suppliers through our website and media channels

Structuring bid packages to maximize the participation of diverse businesses through 1st, 2nd and 3rd Tiers

Strengthening partnerships with national organizations and regional contractor associations that provide support to our diverse partners

To learn more, visit: bartonmalow.com/about-us/diversity-equity-inclusion

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.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

MBE SESSION 1 - GROWTH THROUGH INNOVATION

142 A-C

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, staying competitive requires more than just keeping up—it demands innovation. This panel discussion, “Growth Through Innovation,” will explore how MBEs can leverage cutting-edge technologies, accelerator programs, and digital transformation strategies to scale, optimize, and future-proof their companies.

Led by industry experts from Automation Alley, Plug and Play, The Centrepolis Accelerator, and Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center, this conversation will dive into emerging trends, funding opportunities, and practical tools that businesses can adopt to drive growth.

Panelists will also share real-world success stories and insights on how small businesses can navigate uncertainty and harness innovation to create a sustainable competitive advantage.

NISHANT DIXIT

DAN RADOMSKI

Corporate Partnerships Lead PLUG AND PLAY DETROIT Co-Founder ALISIO

Chief Executive Officer LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY CENTREPOLIS ACCELERATOR

LISA STIEF

CHUCK WERNER

Vice President of Operations AUTOMATION ALLEY

AMY RENCHER

Senior Vice President of Small Business MICHIGAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Program Manager Operational Excellence LSS MASTER BLACK BELT

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

MBE SESSION 2 - 3 SECRETS TO RAPID BUSINESS GROWTH FOR MINORITY BUSINESS OWNERS

140 A

A high-impact session designed to help business owners understand and implement the three critical components to scaling revenue quickly. This session will empower MBEs and small business owners with actionable strategies to increase sales, improve profitability, and accelerate growth.

IAN WATTS

The Small Business Dream Fulfillment Coach SB DREAM COACH, LLC

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

MBE SESSION 3 - EV CONVERSION

140 D

EV conversion will be a seminar focused on the transition of MBE Ice Manufacturing to EV Manufacturing. More specifically, the seminar will focus on the EV marketplace and reasons why MBEs should consider expanding their businesses to include manufacturing components and providing services to support the growing demand for EVs. The MBE should expect to get market information on the following.

1. Industry Landscape and Opportunities 2. Business Expansion Rationale 3. Competitive Edge and Innovation 4. Strategic Planning and Support

JONATHAN SMITH

Chief Deputy Director MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

CORPORATE SESSION 1 - TURNING DISRUPTION INTO OPPORTUNITY: INNOVATING SUPPLIER DIVERSITY PROGRAMS

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In today’s market, disruptions are inevitable - but they can also serve as catalysts for growth and transformation. This session is designed to empower corporations with actionable strategies to redefine supplier diversity programs as drivers of innovation, resilience, and long-term success.

Learn from Industry leaders as they share insights and proven approaches to navigating disruptions while enhancing supplier diversity. Attendees will discover how to adapt programs to evolving market demands, integrate new technologies, and foster collaboration with diverse suppliers across industries.

RICH BUCHANAN

Founder and CEO BUCHANAN INDUSTRIES

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

CHUCK HENDRIX

Vice President of Business Engagement WBENC

COURTNEY QUENNEVILLE

Supplier Diversity and Sustainability Americas Manager SCHAEFFLER

CORPORATE SESSION 2 - BUILDING RESILIENT LEADERSHIP IN CHANGING TIMES

140 C

As supplier diversity leaders, the landscape is shifting beneath us. With increasing attacks on DEI initiatives, role eliminations, and restructuring, corporate leaders must strategically pivot while staying committed to their mission. This high-impact, interactive session is designed to equip supplier diversity professionals with resilience strategies, advocacy tools, and an actionable game plan for leading through uncertainty.

ANA L. RAMÍREZ-SÁENZ Founder and CEO LA FUENTE CONSULTING

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

CORPORATE SESSION 3 - BOLD TRANSITIONS: OWNING YOUR BRAND AND BUILDING YOUR CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE FOR WHAT’S NEXT

140 E

The landscape for supplier diversity and DEI professionals is shifting—roles are changing, teams are shrinking, and entire programs are under scrutiny. How do you stay relevant, resilient, and ready for what’s next?

Led by Dr. Upton, a globally recognized DEI strategist and change management expert, this interactive workshop will equip you with the tools to own your personal brand, reposition your expertise, and confidently navigate career transitions.

Through guided exercises, expert insights, and peer discussions, you’ll walk away with a clear roadmap to future-proof your career and ensure your skills remain in demand—no matter how the external environment shifts.

This is your moment to redefine your next chapter. Are you ready?

DR. SANDRA UPTON

Founder and Chief Inclusion + Change Management Strategist UPTON CONSULTING GROUP (UCG)

12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

KEYNOTE LUNCHEON WITH LT. GOVERNOR GARLAND GILCHRIST II AND DENNIS ARCHER JR.

DENNIS ARCHER, JR.

LT. GOVERNOR GARLIN GILCHRIST II

Chief Executive Officer IGNITION MEDIA GROUP

Lieutenant Governor STATE OF MICHIGAN

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Grand Ballroom B

SPONSORED BY

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

AFTERNOON PLENARY - THRIVING IN AN ANTI-DEI CLIMATE - WORKING SESSIONS

142 A-C, 140 C

Inclusive economies benefit all communities. Yet, supplier diversity has been misunderstood and mislabeled by many during the recent national backlash. These programs ensure that all citizens are given the opportunity to realize their full potential. In the opening session, we will explore the current state of this critical work, including national, state and local perspectives.

Based on prior participants’ input, this is a two-part session. The morning session is designed to define the new reality. The afternoon sessions are designed to help participants outline strategies and solutions as they devise their individual action plans. The working sessions are only open to active corporate members and NMSDC-certified MBE firms.

MICHELLE CROCKETT

Labor & Employment Partner HONIGMAN LLP

PETER J. HAMMER

TYRONE D. SANDERS JR., ESQ.

A. Alfred Taubman Endowed Chair WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL

Founder and Managing Director OBSIDIAN ADVOCACY GROUP, LLC

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NIGEL STEPHENS

Founder PHOENIX STRATEGIES, INC.

SPONSORED BY

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM

MBE SESSION - BSG LIVE: BUSINESS SOLUTIONS UNLOCKED – YOUR QUESTIONS, EXPERT ANSWERS

141

Have pressing questions about securing capital, scaling your business, navigating M&A, or overcoming today’s challenges? This dynamic, interactive Q&A session connects you with top experts in business coaching, lending, and entrepreneurship, offering real-time insights tailored to your needs. Led by MMSDC’s Business Solutions Group (BSG), this session is your opportunity to gain expert guidance on growth, strategy, and success—no matter the business climate.

HASSAN ELSAYED

MARLEE D’ARCO

Business Community Officer BANK OF AMERICA

3:15 PM – 4:15 PM

President & CEO SAFETY SERVICES, INC.

CORPORATE SESSION - CORPORATE MASTERMIND: NAVIGATING SUPPLIER DIVERSITY’S NEW ERA

140 C

As supplier diversity faces unprecedented challenges, corporate leaders must think strategically, act decisively, and adapt proactively. This interactive mastermind session, led by the Corporate Development Committee (CDC),brings together supplier diversity professionals to benchmark, collaborate, and problem-solve in real time.

Through dynamic discussions and peer-driven insights, you’ll develop actionable strategies to sustain and strengthen supplier diversity initiatives, even in an evolving corporate and political landscape. Walk away with a customized resilience plan, new strategies for navigating uncertainty, and a powerful network of corporate peers committed to driving impact.

3:15 PM – 5:00 PM

ALL - PNP PITCH COMPETITION

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

ONE MMSDC RECEPTION

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140 B River West

Together We Belong Every day at Lear, we demonstrate what it means to be inclusive, inventive, and results-driven, with a focus on doing what’s right. Our talented team strives to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work.

Making every drive better, together. Learn more at lear.com

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Dennis W. Archer Jr. is the CEO of Ignition Media Group, president of Archer Corporate Services and managing partner of Central Kitchen + Bar.

DENNIS ARCHER, JR.

Chief Executive Officer IGNITION MEDIA GROUP

Ignition Media Group specializes in strategic consulting & matchmaking, DEI consultation via Soundcheck, and experiential marketing for clients including BLN, Rockford Construction, WCCCD, FCA, BMW, and Bacardi North America. Ignition’s leadership team leverages a large network of local contacts in the media, business, political and philanthropic communities.

Dennis has created a portfolio of companies, each of which thrives in a specific niche. In 2004, he co-founded ACS with CEO Mike Carr. ACS has grown into one of the nation’s leading marketing fulfillment service firms, serving clients such as General Motors, Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson and Kellogg’s. ACS provides trade & consumer fulfillment, printing and print management, promotional merchandising, plastic card and call center services.

Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II has dedicated his career to solving problems. A software engineer by training, he uses thoughtful and factbased practices to make government work better for Michigan families on issues like entrepreneurship, criminal and juvenile justice, health care, affordable housing, and economic opportunity. He is committed to building a Michigan where every person can reach their full potential.

LT. GOVERNOR GARLIN GILCHRIST II

Lieutenant Governor STATE OF MICHIGAN

As leader of statewide task forces on jail, pretrial incarceration, and juvenile justice, he worked across the aisle to champion historic legislation to build a smarter and fairer justice system that saves taxpayer money and helps hundreds of thousands of Michiganders access better opportunity for jobs and housing.

He has led efforts to connect over 27,000 homes and businesses to reliable, affordable fast internet, expand innovation, and make Michigan the best place to have an idea. He embarked on statewide “Thriving Cities” tours visiting communities in every region to hear from Michiganders about the issues that matter. He also served as chair of the National Lieutenant Governors Association.

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SPONSORED BY

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

MICHELLE CROCKETT

Labor & Employment Partner HONIGMAN LLP

PETER J. HAMMER

A. Alfred Taubman Endowed Chair WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL

Michelle Crockett is a labor and employment attorney who specializes in defending Fortune 500 companies and public-sector clients against various employment-related claims. She conducts internal investigations involving harassment, retaliation, discrimination, malfeasance, misappropriation of funds, and DEI-related matters. Additionally, Michelle provides litigation and traditional labor advice to municipalities, non-profits, and school districts, which includes assistance with grievances, arbitration hearings, collective bargaining, board governance, special education issues, due process hearings, and student discipline. Michelle also assists private and publicsector clients with DEI strategic planning, implementation of desired DEI goals/initiatives in accordance with applicable laws, and creates and/or conducts training on all matters related to DEI within the workplace.

Michelle was named as one of the Best Lawyers in America, 2013, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024; Crain’s Notable Black Business Leader, 2024; and CORP Magazine Diversity Business Leader, 2024. She was also appointed by the Michigan Supreme Court to the State DEI Commission in 2022, a role she maintains today.

Peter J. Hammer was named the A. Alfred Taubman Endowed Chair at Wayne State University Law School in fall 2018. Hammer has taught at Wayne Law since 2003 and is the director of the Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights. The Keith Center is dedicated to promoting the educational, economic and political empowerment of under-represented communities in urban areas and to ensuring that the phrase “equal justice under law” applies to all members of society.

Hammer has become a leading voice on the economic and social issues impacting the city of Detroit, and has added new courses to the law school curriculum on “Race, Law and Social Change in Southeast Michigan” and “Re-Imagining Development in Detroit: Institutions, Law & Society.”

Hammer has expertise in the fields of domestic health law and policy, as well as international public health and economic development. He is a recipient of an Investigator Award in Health Policy Research from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and served as lead editor for Uncertain Times: Kenneth Arrow and the Changing Economics of Health Care, a book published by Duke University Press (2003).

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Tyrone is the Founder and Managing Director of the multi-client governmental consulting firm, Obsidian Advocacy Group, LLC. (OAG). He has over 25 years of professional experience navigating the inner workings of federal, state, and local governmental arenas. Sanders’ experience, corporate management background, and legal training make him an invaluable asset to the firm’s impressive roster of clients.

TYRONE D. SANDERS JR., ESQ.

Founder and Managing Director OBSIDIAN ADVOCACY GROUP, LLC

Tyrone is a well-known Connector, Influencer, and Strategist, who excels at leveraging his expertise in a myriad of issue areas and cultivating bipartisan relationships to achieve success for his clients. While he represents a diverse group of client interests, his primary areas of specialization include healthcare, Appropriations, education, casino gaming, fund development for non-profits, and business development (procurement).

Prior to founding OAG, Sanders enjoyed a distinguished 20-year career as a Partner at one of Michigan’s premier governmental consulting firms, Public Affairs Associates, Inc., where he continues to serve in an “of counsel” capacity. Also, he enjoyed a successful stint as Vice President for External Affairs for SBC Communications (currently AT&T).

Nigel Stephens has over 25 years experience in Government Relations, public policy, and public affairs. He has worked in both chambers on Capitol Hill, on political campaigns, and in the private sector to drive initiatives around innovation, small business and entrepreneurship, modernizing government, and economic development.

NIGEL STEPHENS

Founder PHOENIX STRATEGIES, INC.

Nigel supports businesses of various sizes develop and implement integrated and comprehensive government affairs programs including setting strategic direction, brand awareness, market shaping, public policy and advocacy. He serves as liaison between members of Congress, State and Local governments, service and technology industry, regulators and other policy makers.

Prior to launching Phoenix Strategies, Inc. Nigel served as the VP of Government Affairs for Infor and the Director of Government Relations for Accenture Federal Services (AFS).

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Rich Buchanan is the founder and CEO of Buchanan Industries, a Detroitbased heavy construction excavation and hauling company. He launched the company in 2021 with a single dump truck and a bold vision to build something greater for his community. In just a few short years, Buchanan Industries has grown into a multimillion-dollar enterprise with a fleet of trucks and a multi-acre campus featuring an office headquarters, a maintenance facility, and a training center. Through hard work, strategic growth, and a deep commitment to delivering quality and consistency, the company has secured high-profile contracts with the Michigan Department of Transportation, the Wayne County Airport Authority, and regional municipalities across Southeast Michigan.

Beyond the numbers, Rich is most proud of the jobs Buchanan Industries has created—livable wage opportunities that uplift individuals and strengthen communities. He is deeply committed to workforce development and mentorship, launching initiatives such as a foster youth entrepreneurship program in partnership with The Park West Foundation and the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services.

Marlee D’Arco serves as President & CEO at Safety Services, Inc., headquartered in Kalamazoo, MI. She carries forward the family business into its third generation with an unwavering commitment innovation in industrial safety and wholesale distribution, driven by the impact these sectors have on workers and companies every day

MARLEE D’ARCO

President & CEO SAFETY SERVICES, INC.

Before assuming her role at Safety Services, Inc., Marlee embarked on a dynamic and diverse career journey. She held roles in public relations, marketing, e-commerce, pharmaceutical sales, and spent several years practicing law. These experiences have been attributed to her expertise in communication strategies, internet marketing systems, field sales development, contract drafting, and negotiation. Her wide-ranging background has equipped her with the agility to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of modern small business leadership.

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NISHANT DIXIT

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Nishant has served as a US State Department Professional Fellow where he traveled to Morocco as part of a delegation to work with NGOs, universities and government officials on entrepreneurship and economic development.

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.

He also worked with TechnoServe India as an advisor to His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Government in Exile on entrepreneurship and economic development.

Hassan Elsayed is a Business Community Officer with Bank of America.

As a Small Business community officer Hassan’s goals are to develop relationships with local organizations, provide resources and opportunities to individual business owners, and drive responsible growth focused on providing access to capital and financial education within local communities.

HASSAN ELSAYED

Business Community Officer BANK OF AMERICA

Hassan Elsayed started 6 years ago with Bank of America where he has held roles as a Financial Center Manager, Small Business Banker, and now Business Community Officer. He has held various roles between Ford Motor Credit and now Bank of America over the last 10 years. Hassan started as a Business Community Officer in January of 2023 and has been a top performer in each role.

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Vice President of Business Engagement WBENC

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After a 32-year career in the automotive industry, Charles (Chuck) Hendrix joined the WBENC team in 2021 as the VP of Business Engagement where his primary responsibility is to establish strategic relationships with executives at corporate and government member organizations and assist in developing and leading programs that meet their organizational objectives to engage with women-owned business enterprises. Additionally, Mr. Hendrix leads WBENC’s Automotive Advisory Board and sits on the Executive Board of the WBEC-South Regional Partnering Organization and serves as an advisor to the WBEC-ORV Regional Partnering Organization.

Prior to joining WBENC, Mr. Hendrix retired from Toyota Motor North America after a distinguished 25-year career where he served in various managerial capacities including leading Toyota’s award-winning Supplier Diversity program which included over $3B in direct annual spending with diverse and women-owned businesses and an additional $1B in Tier 2 spending. In addition to other various leadership roles within procurement, Mr. Hendrix also served as a Corporate Diversity Manager where he was responsible for advancing Toyota’s overall diversity initiatives as well as serving on Toyota’s African American Collaborative’s North American Advisory Council which seeks to develop strategies and guidance for the affinity group.

Courtney Quenneville is the Supplier Diversity and Sustainability Americas Manager for Schaeffler, formerly Vitesco Technologies in Auburn Hills, Mich., where she leads major pillars of the Americas sustainability initiative including purchasing processes and strategies, global leadership engagement, and internal education activities. Courtney is passionate about building programs that result in meaningful connections between diverse suppliers and key decision-makers. Prior to joining Vitesco Technologies, she helped elevate supplier diversity programs at global Tier-1 suppliers Continental AG and Flex-N-Gate.

Supplier Diversity and Sustainability Courtney has received recognition for her supplier diversity efforts including being named one of Diversity Plus Magazine’s “Top 30 Champions of Americas Diversity”, CAMSC’s “Tier 1 Champion of Diversity”, and most recently an Manager honoree for Inforum’s 2024 “Female Faces of the Future”. Courtney currently SCHAEFFLER serves as a Board Member for the organization, “Council of Supplier Diversity Professionals” (CSDP).

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SESSION SPEAKERS Dan is currently the CEO of the Lawrence Technological University Centrepolis Accelerator, a program that helps accelerate and scale small manufacturers and innovators of new “hardware” products.

DAN RADOMSKI

Chief Executive Officer LAWRENCE TECH UNIVERSITY CENTREPOLIS ACCELERATOR

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Founder and CEO LA FUENTE CONSULTING

Radomski frequently serves as an advisor, judge, mentor and committee member for regional and national accelerators and cleantech competitions, including TechStars Mobility, CleanTech Open, Clean Energy Trust Challenge, Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition, DTE E-Challenge, Great Lakes Entrepreneur’s Quest, and the Michigan Clean Energy Venture Challenge.

Prior to NextEnergy Dan was co-founder of a clean energy technology consultancy with offices in Berkley, MI and Barcelona, Spain. Dan also worked for the Society of Manufacturing Engineers on product development for advanced manufacturing technologies and disciplines including lean manufacturing, machining, fabrication, composites, micro- and nanomanufacturing.

Ana Ramirez-Saenz, founder and CEO of La Fuente Consulting, a diversity, equity, and inclusion consultancy, and La Fuente Communications, a language services company. Ana is on a mission to bridge cultures and simplify communication in the workplace, community, and personal spaces.

By following the guiding principle of fostering an open, positive, and respectful culture where all are valued and able to contribute to their full potential, Ana guides her clients through cultural transformation processes that enable equitable and welcoming work environments to thrive.

Her over 20 years of practical, hands-on real-world experience has transformed her into a thought leader in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). As a management consultant, strategist, executive coach, and learning and development professional, her Listen, Learn and Lead approach makes Ana a sought-after partner and trusted advisor.

Ana is an engaging bilingual and bicultural facilitator who has delivered programs in English and Spanish for thousands of participants from the shop floor to the board room across North America for an array of industries including healthcare, financial and professional services, construction, manufacturing, retail, technology, and education.

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Senior Vice President of Small Business MICHIGAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

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Chief Deputy Director MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

Amy Rencher is the Senior Vice President, Small Business at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation where she leads a $300M portfolio of State and Federally funded initiatives to serve small businesses in collaboration with hundreds of entrepreneurial ecosystem partners statewide. Her career spans the public and private sectors, including leading teams through two back-to-back award-winning global product launches at General Motors. Previously, she spent nearly a decade working with partners in Detroit and Southeast Michigan to help build a leading national entrepreneurial ecosystem for main street and tech-enabled businesses.

Notably, she served seven years in progressive leadership roles at TechTown Detroit, developing and leading nationally recognized strategic partnerships and programming. She is an alumna of the Detroit Revitalization Fellowship and served as an AmeriCorps Member in Detroit and Boston. She holds a BA from Kalamazoo College and an MBA from Michigan State University.

Jonathan Smith is a senior leader in Governor Whitmer’s Administration where his work focuses on guiding economic policy initiatives from initial design through program implementation. Jonathan serves as the Chief Deputy Director for the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity and the Director of the Community & Worker Economic Transition Office. Created as part of historic clean energy legislation enacted in 2023, the Transition Office helps communities, workers, and employers impacted by energy transitions in the auto and utility sectors to proactively prepare for and benefit from Michigan’s future economy.

Prior to his return to Michigan in 2020, Jonathan was based in Washington, DC where he held various leadership roles for Members of Congress, contributing to the passage of legislation addressing issues vital to LEO, such as economic development, manufacturing policy, small business lending, and workforce development. His experience in the private sector includes serving as an attorney at a large international law firm and as a policy lead on emerging mobility technology issues for a global technology company. Jonathan earned degrees from Michigan State University and the University of Michigan Law School.

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LISA STIEF

Vice President of Operations AUTOMATION ALLEY

As VP of Operations, Lisa Stief is responsible for the day-to-day management of Automation Alley’s initiatives, operations, events, and Federal and State grant programs. Stief has over three decades of experience in both industry and academia and has extensive project management, sales and operational experience across many industries, including defense, alternative fuel, automotive, commercial truck, sealing, chemical and electrical industries. Stief also has extensive experience in grant management and has served as the Program Manager for multiple federal and state funded projects including projects funded by the National Science Foundation, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Department of Commerce EDA and Department of Energy. Stief is a graduate of Michigan State University. When she’s not at Automation Alley, you can find her teaching Jazzercise in Royal Oak.

Dr. Sandra Upton is Founder and Chief Inclusion + Change Management Strategist with Upton Consulting Group (UCG), an innovative team of strategists who collaborate with professionals and organizations around the globe. Using a research-based change management framework and culturally intelligent strategies, UCG supports organization’s efforts to create behaviors and systems that support inclusive work environments.

DR. SANDRA UPTON

Founder and Chief Inclusion + Change Management Strategist UPTON CONSULTING GROUP (UCG)

Through her consulting she has worked with organizations such as Amway, Corewell Health, SpartanNash, Starbucks, JR Automation, Padnos, Kohls, McDonalds, Perrigo, Saks Fifth Avenue, Willis Towers Watson, Harvard University, Stanford University, MIT, and University of Michigan, just to name a few. In summary, she has thirty years of experience consulting, coaching, and training with businesses, educational institutions, governmental agencies, and non-profits.

Prior to launching UCG, Dr. Upton was Vice President, Global Diversity Practice with the Cultural Intelligence Center and was responsible for providing strategic leadership and expertise on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) matters for numerous Fortune 500 companies and IvyLeague institutions across the world.

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IAN WATTS

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As the founder of SB Dream Coach and The Employee Retention Group, Ian has transformed leaders in over 30 industries across 40+ states and globally in countries like China, Canada, and Saudi Arabia. He has shared stages with renowned speakers such as ET, the Hip Hop Preacher, and Coach Stormy Wellington, and has been featured on FOX News (Detroit), Equipped with Chris Brooks, and the Business Breakthrough Podcast.

A Bachelor of Business Administration graduate, Ian is also a philanthropist, having served in ministry for over a decade, including leading EMERG (Evangel Ministries Economic Restoration Group). His mission is to “Build Businesses that Bless the World.”

Chuck Werner has worked in manufacturing facilities for more than 30 years as everything from plant-floor operator to plant manager. He has worked in many disciplines including Operations, Quality, Engineering, New Model Launch, and Continuous Improvement as well as a variety of processes and industries. Although much of his time is Tier I Automotive, he has worked with a multitude of products, processes, and services.

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Chuck received his certification as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt in 1997 and Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt in 2010 and has leveraged those skillsets to help companies solve high-priority problems to cut costs and improve performance.

After experiencing the benefits of technology implementations first-hand, Chuck is passionate about helping manufacturers to improve products, processes and services by leveraging relevant technological applications.

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HONDA DEVELOPMENT AND MANUFACTURING OF AMERICA, LLC Booth #: 533

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MARIMBA AUTO LLC Booth #: 543

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MCI TECHNOLOGY AUTOMATION & SERVICES DE R.L. DE C.V. Booth #: Mexican Pavillion

OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION (OPTECH) Booth #: 536

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MICHIGAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Booth #: 237

PLUG AND PLAY DETROIT Booth #: Innovation Hub POPULUS GROUP Booth #: 328, 326

MICHIGAN MINORITY SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Booth #: 417, MMSDC Hub

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MIDWEST MOLDING, INC. Booth #: 327, 325

RELIANCE ONE, INC. Booth #: 724

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TENNECO, INC. Booth #: 335

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