Complete a supplier application no later than Tuesday, March 9 at 12:00 p.m. to meet with buyers including Crystal Mountain, Harley-Davidson, Honda and more at https://lnkd.in/ezGTh4v.

Michigan Outdoor Industry Supplier Summit

The Michigan Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry, along with the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable and Pure Michigan Business Connect (PMBC), will host the first Michigan Outdoor Industry Supplier Summit on Tuesday, March 23, providing a platform for supply chain matchmaking between Michigan product and service suppliers and the outdoor recreation industry. The free virtual event will highlight industry trends and the scale of opportunity available, as well as provide networking opportunities and one-on-one buyer-supplier meetings.

Buyers will include member companies of the American Sportfishing Association (ASA), International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association (ISMA), Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC), National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), and the RV Industry Association (RVIA). Suppliers who have capabilities relevant to these industry sectors may be selected for one-on-one meetings with purchasers.

Registration is required for general attendance and a supplier application is required for one-on-one meetings.

Virtual Healthcare Summit

PMBC has partnered with the healthcare industry to host the 2021 Virtual Healthcare Summit on Tuesday, April 13, highlighting industry trends and providing supply chain matchmaking opportunities between Michigan suppliers and healthcare organization buyers, with an emphasis on providing greater access to opportunities for diversity-owned businesses. Buyers including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cardinal Health, Henry Ford Health System, Spectrum Health, Stryker and others will participate to meet with Michigan suppliers. The event will include a webinar, networking opportunities and one-on-one meetings.

Registration is required for general attendance and a supplier application is required for one-on-one meetings.

REGISTER HERE

US-Canada Cyber Security Supply Chain Challenge

PMBC is proud to support the US-Canada Cyber Security Supply Chain Challenge on March 20. This event brings together cyber security talent with the supply chain industry to complete and solve a pre-determined set of supply chain cyber security challenges.

Think you have what it takes to keep supply chain networks totally secure? Put your cybersecurity skills to the test while earning cash and prizes and attracting future employers!

Registration & Supplier Application Open

Reverse Trade Fair: Growing Business in the Age of COVID

Thursday, April 29

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Join Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Pure Michigan Business Connect and the West Michigan Public Purchasing Alliance (WMPPA) for a Reverse Trade Fair, an event that 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.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

• Attend an educational webinar on surviving, growing and thriving in the midst of COVID
• Learn how to access and complete bids with WMPPA members and inquire about upcoming business opportunities
• Meet with resource partners about services available for your business
• Get connected to WMPPA procurement organizations in one-on-one meetings*

Register early!

To learn more about how to participate, click here.

*Registration is required for general attendance and a supplier application is required for one-on-one meetings. Available meeting times are limited, not all suppliers may be selected. Submit a supplier application by March 19.

About Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is the state’s marketing arm and lead advocate for business development, job awareness and community development with the focus on growing Michigan’s economy. For more information on the MEDC and our initiatives, visit www.MichiganBusiness.org. For Pure Michigan® tourism information, your trip begins at www.michigan.org