Verge Trade Show
Calling all retailers and fashion buyers - discover Michigan's best local designs
 VERGE is Michigan's most inclusive sewn-products trade show,
featuring apparel for men, women and children, accessories, and new for 2018,
home goods! VERGE takes place Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Jam Handy in Detroit
and is open to both buyers and sellers. Space is limited. Reserve your buyer registration packet today!
For more information
and to register visit http://www.detroitgarmentgroup.org/verge-trade-show.
2018 NVBDC National Veteran Business Matchmaker
Supplier Application Open - Apply before it's too late!
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NVBDC, in
partnership with Pure Michigan Business Connect and Ford Motor Company, invites
you to corporate America’s premier Service Disabled and Veteran Owned Business
event!
After a day of learning sessions, and casual networking at Vets
Night Out on September 10th,
September 11th will
feature a full day of one-on-one, pre-scheduled meetings with participating
buyers. Veteran Owned businesses must apply for a chance to meet one or more of
the procurement opportunities on the application. Additionally, exhibit walk-up
tables will be available for on-the-spot conversations.
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Participating exhibitors and
buyers include:
AdaptOne, Adient,
ArcelorMittal, Bank of America, Comerica, Consumers Energy Company, CSM Group,
Defense Logistics, Agency Land - Warren (DLA-WRN), Dell, Delta Air Lines, Inc.,
Detroit Tigers, Inc., DTE Energy, Dupont, FEV North America, Inc., Ford Motor
Company, General Dynamics Land Systems, Hollister Incorporated, Kellogg
Company, Lear Corporation, Microsoft, Navistar Defense, PNC Financial Services,
PPG, State of Michigan Procurement - Department of Technology,
Management & Budget, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5,
Vetbizcentral, Walbridge, Walmart, Yanfeng Global Automotive Interior SystemsAdditional buyers still signing
up and will be added to the application. Not all buyers are participating in
1:1 meetings, but will host a walk-up table at the event.
Apply for 1:1 meetings here:
https://www.connect.space/2018-veteran-business-matchmaker/forms/supplier-application/submissions/new
UN Procurement Day
Supplier Application + Registration Open
PMBC is working
with the United Nations and its affiliate organizations to host its first-ever
2018 United Nations Procurement Day. The goal of this initiative is to help
various commodity buyers and managers from the UN identify suppliers for
immediate opportunities across several industries including Aerospace,
Agriculture, Automotive, Construction, Defense, Engineering, Healthcare and
many more. The UN and its affiliates annually spend approximately $18
billion globally, with more than $3 billion occurring in the United States with
qualified and capable suppliers, representing a significant opportunity for the
state of Michigan to explore and secure new work. This opportunity represents a
significant opportunity for Michigan companies to explore opportunities to
supply the UN global network.
 Suppliers will hear from the top four UN procuring organizations - the UN Procurement Division, the UN Development Programme, UNICEF and the World Food Programme - who will discuss how to find and do business with their organizations. In addition, suppliers will have an opportunity to:
- Become a registered vendor in the United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM), for prolonged access to ongoing and future procurement opportunities.
- Meet with resource partners including the US Commercial Service, the SBA, PTAC and the MEDC International Trade team to learn about global exporting, logistics and other business services available to their companies.
If selected, suppliers will participate in 1:1 meetings with UN procurement teams to discuss immediate opportunities.
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The summit will feature an educational morning session with presentations from the four participating UN affiliates, with an afternoon of meetings based on the commodity areas represented in the supplier application. The collective objective for this collaboration will be new bid opportunities and new contracts for Michigan companies.
The 2018 UN Procurement Day will take place on August 23rd, 2018 at the GEM Theatre in Detroit, Michigan. If you’ve already submitted an application, don’t forget to complete your official registration to attend at https://pmbc.connect.space/2018-un-procurement-day/registrations/new. If you don’t wish to apply for 1:1 meetings but would still like to attend, please register here.
Nourish Chef Challenge
Register to attend
 Join Eastern Market and Pure Michigan Business
Connect as four Detroit chefs face off in a challenge to create the best
culinary delight using Michigan-sourced theme ingredients. You'll get to be
part of the action as you watch the chefs prepare their signature dishes and
then you’ll get to sample their creations.
Who decides the winners? You do! Four chefs, five
votes, two of which will be decided by the audience!
Tickets are $30 online and $35 at the door. Ticket
price includes four small plates and two drinks: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nourish-chef-challenge-tickets-48213115727
After the event, stick around for Eastern Market's
Thursday Night Market. Enjoy live music, food trucks, and vendors!
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