Events

The Virtual Michigan Furniture Industry Symposium on Thursday, May 13 hear from industry experts, learn the state of the industry, and attend virtual supplier-buyer meetings.

As a part of the Making It In Michigan event, PMBC & MDARD will host buyer-supplier matchmaking bringing together purchasers including grocers, retailers, distributors, institutional buyers, or anyone looking to procure Michigan-made food, with suppliers from around the state - all with one common goal to strengthen Michigan’s food supply chain.

Are you interested in doing business with the Boeing Corporation? May 12, 2021, 9 AM - 2:30 PM, Boeing and their partners will be hosting a virtual industry day. Businesses can apply for corporate meetings.

Financial Empowerment Series Paying for College - Join Jean Chatzky, CEO of HerMoney Media, Jack Kosakowski, President & CEO of Junior Achievement, Christine Roberts, Head of Student Lending at Citizens & Nichole Renee, Founder of NRE College & Career Network for a discussion about Paying for College.

For a virtual event to give opportunity for diverse businesses within the community and the state of Indiana to network, share product and service information, and learn about potential opportunities to do business with Ball State University and community partners.

Reverse Trade Fair event will provide supply chain matchmaking between WMPPA public procurement professionals and Michigan product and service suppliers. The no-cost virtual event will include an educational webinar, opportunities to meet with West Michigan business resource partners, and one-on-one buyer/supplier meetings with WMPPA member agencies.

Virtual Healthcare Summit will increase access to supplier diversity, educate Michigan suppliers on health care trends and create match-making opportunities.