Chris talks with Tony Vernaci, Vice President for Global Business Development, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), about the role the MEDC plays in matching making with Michigan suppliers. They do not negotiate contracts, but they do broker relationships, which is crucial. They discuss the big PMBC Auto Summit, a match-making event. This summit produces millions of dollars in new contracts for Michigan suppliers. They also discuss the match-making relationships they broker with Michigan companies and companies in China and India.