Are you a Michigan supplier interested in learning how to do business with Kent County? Join the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's Pure Michigan Business Connect (PMBC) team and the Kent County Purchasing Division for the Kent County Business Expo.

The no-cost virtual event will include an educational webinar, followed by one-on-one buyer-supplier meetings with the Kent County Purchasing Division. Kent County is located in West Michigan and seeks a qualified and diverse vendor database to provide goods and services. Businesses do NOT need to be located in West Michigan in order to participate; opportunities are open to statewide businesses.

Event Highlights

• Attend an educational webinar on how to do business with Kent County
• Get connected with Kent County buyers in one-on-one meetings to discuss procurement opportunities*
• Network virtually with other Michigan businesses in attendance

Kent County is looking to purchase goods and services in the following areas:

• Administrative, Financial and Management Services
• Animal Shelter Equipment and Services
• Automotive Products, Vehicles and Related Services
• Building Equipment and Supplies
• Building, Construction and Trade Services (Commercial)
• Building, Construction and Trade Services (Residential)
• Clothing, Textiles, Laundry Equipment and Supplies
• Communication Equipment and Services
• Computers, Software, Supplies and Services
• Food, Equipment and Related Services Furniture,
• Furnishings and Related Services
• Highway Road Equipment, Materials and Related Equipment
• Janitorial and Cleaning Equipment, Supplies and Services
• Laboratory, Research and Testing Supplies and Services
• Medical Equipment and Pharmaceuticals
• Office Supplies, Related Items and Services
• Paper, Printing Equipment, Related Products and Services
• Parks and Recreation Equipment and Services
• Public Works and Related Construction Services

Registration is required. A supplier application is separate and required for the one-on-one meetings. Suppliers should submit applications by January 13.