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Tue, May 21, 2024, 8:30 AM — 12:00 PM EDT

2024 Southwest Michigan Supplier Readiness Summit
Supplier Readiness

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05/21/24 8:30 AM 05/21/24 12:00 PM America/New_York 2024 Southwest Michigan Supplier Readiness Summit <p>Pure Michigan Business Connect (PMBC) is partnering with Southwest Michigan First and a regional partner group* to host <strong>the 2024 Southwest Michigan Supplier Readiness</strong> event on May 21st from 8:30am-12:00pm at Firekeepers Casino & Hotel in Battle Creek.   <br> </p> <p>   </p> <p>This event is designed to support small businesses interested in showcasing their capabilities to local buyers by providing them with a variety of resources that will enable them to put their best foot forward, like:     </p> <p>   </p> <ul><li>Accessing capacity-building resources   </li><li>Preparing for procurement opportunities   </li><li>Perfecting their pitch   </li><li>Growing and maintaining supply chain relationships   </li></ul> <p>    </p> <p>The Summit will be open to all suppliers looking for support to become buyer-ready, with a focus on opportunities for local and diverse businesses.  The event will include presentations on doing business with SW Michigan organizations, breakout sessions on supplier resources, and buyer-supplier networking.  </p> <p><br> </p> <p>Confirmed purchasing organizations include&nbsp;Bronson Health,&nbsp;Charles River Laboratories,&nbsp;Denso,&nbsp;Kellanova,&nbsp;Kalamazoo Valley Community College, and&nbsp;Meijer Market Format.</p> <p><em>*Additional buyers expected soon</em></p> <p><em><br> </em></p> <p>Resource partners from business support organizations will be in attendance to discuss services for attendees. Partners include APEX Accelerator, Automation Alley, IRS Business Resources,&nbsp;Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB), Michigan Works!, Old National Bank,&nbsp;Room 35, and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC).<br> <br> There is no cost to attend though registration is required.&nbsp; Registration is available through May 15th <a href="https://pmbc.connect.space/2024-southwest-michigan-supplier-readiness-summit/registrations/new">HERE</a>.<br> </p> <br> <em>*Regional partner group includes Albion Economic Developme... FireKeepers Casino Hotel 11177 East Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49014 United States Pure Michigan Business Connect tillk1@michigan.org false MM/DD/YYYY
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Tue, May 21, 2024, 8:30 AM — 12:00 PM EDT
FireKeepers Casino Hotel
11177 East Michigan Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49014 United States