October 19, 2022
Pure Michigan Business Connect (PMBC), Southwest Michigan First and a regional partner group* are excited to host the Southwest Michigan Buyer-Supplier Meet and Match, connecting Michigan suppliers to purchasing organizations for procurement opportunities.
The event will include presentations on how to do business with participating buyers, information on growth resources available for Michigan businesses, networking and pre-scheduled one-on-one buyer-supplier meetings.**
Participating buyers include Charles River Laboratories, Consumers Energy, Denso, DTE, Getman Corporation, Green Bay Packaging, Schupan and TH Plastics. Additional buyers may be added.
The event is open to anyone interested in attending, with a priority focus on opportunities for local and diverse suppliers.
Registration is required. Registration for general attendance will be open until Oct. 12. A supplier application for one-on-one meetings is separate and required for those interested in being considered. The deadline to submit a supplier application is Sept. 16.
*Regional partner group includes Albion Economic Development Corporation, Battle Creek Unlimited, Choose Marshall, and Market Van Buren
**Not all businesses will be selected for one-on-one meetings but will still have opportunities to meet with buyers at walk-up tables
