State of Michigan Provides Guidance to Employers Contemplating Layoffs

The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity provides guidance to Michigan employers on how to avoid potential layoffs related to COVID-19.

Helpful COVID-19 Resources and Articles During This Unprecedented Time

We will continue to gather resources and helpful articles including recent legislation, free webinars, CDC recommendations, SBA assistance, and other helpful articles and resources.

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The State of Michigan is interested in identifying potential suppliers who may have or have access to the following items:

Ventilators (new and refurbished)

Hand Sanitizer

Gowns and Surgical Masks (N-95)

Sanitizing Wipes

Gloves

MISC: Items such as thermometer covers, thermometers, goggles, etc.

COVID-19 Update: MMSDC & MMPC 2020

Message From MMSDC President & CEO Michelle Sourie Robinson (Update 3/16)

As we have shared in prior communications, we are actively monitoring the Coronavirus pandemic as the health and safety of our staff, constituents and partners is paramount. This is an unprecedented time for everyone; we appreciate your patience and support.

SEPTEMBER 1-3

DETROIT, MICHIGAN

MMSDC's latest program brings certified MBEs and Corporate Members together for collaborative growth. A.I.M. consists of several modules designed for participants to connect, develop, and grow through networking, education, and collaboration. Learn more and sign up for A.I.M. by clicking the link below.

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Collaborative Programming for
Business Owners
& Supplier Diversity Professionals

Corporate to Corporate
Supplier Diversity
Mentoring Program

MMSDC is introducing a new program offering for corporations who are interested in strengthening their Supplier Diversity initiative. Learn Supplier Diversity Best Practices and get mentored by the best professionals in Michigan in this 12-month program. Join InFuse today.

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4 Pillars of Service

Certify

Our comprehensive certification process gives our corporate members the confidence to do business with minority owned firms.

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Connect

Joining the MMSDC grants you access to a vast network of buyers, executives, and fellow business owners. Meet them at any of our upcoming events.

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Develop

We offer many training programs, workshops, and events to help MBEs develop their capacity and grow their business.

Programs offered

Advocate

An outspoken voice in local and national circles, the MMSDC works with government and industry in the economic progress of minority firms.

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Success Stories

Steve Phillips

CEO
Conform Automotive

With the assistance of the Detroit MBDA, a strategic alliance between Detroit Technologies Inc. (“DTI”) and Formed Fiber Technologies (“FFT”) into an acquisition of FFT by DTI to rebrand as ConForm Automotive, a thriving advanced manufacturing enterprise with Steve Phillips as the company’s President and CEO.

Joseph Anderson

CEO
Shared Vision

Shared Vision Company, majority-owned by Joseph B. Anderson, with the aid of the MBDA, achieved significant operational improvements that led to strong sales growth and increased the headcount for highly-skilled labor.

Adrian Walker

Founder & CEO
Senetur

A former engineer and data scientist in the automotive industry, Walker is the founder and CEO of Senetur. Offering an easy-to-use cloud-based dashboard, this is a company that prides itself on being an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) predictive analysis and data intelligence company focused on providing services to the manufacturing and logistics industries.

Peter Vazquez

CEO
Brand Echo Media Solutions

Connecting with the customer base is a major key to success. Companies have to know how to connect, including knowing what communication channels to take advantage of.

Michael Antaran

Founder & CEO
CARROT Pass, LLC

CARROT Wellness seeks to address important healthcare concerns facing the United States with a focus on obesity and inactivity. CARROT Wellness is a win-win-win situation for everybody involved. The fitness application provides employers an easy-to-use and rewarding tool to promote wellness within their companies. Employees become fitter, healthier, and gain points that allow them to obtain rewards.

Sai Naik

CEO
Mavin Global

Mavin Global is a company that develops cloud-based software solutions for others. Also touching on the instant gratification issue, Naik realizes that as companies are required to provide services and products in quick and innovative ways, their employees need to be skilled enough to make it happen.

169,000

Jobs

Generated by MBEs

$26B

Output

Generated by MBEs

$9.6B

Income

Total Labor Income Effect by
MMSDC MBEs

$944M

Total Tax Revenue

Generated by MMSDC MBEs

$13B

Value

Total Value Added by
MMSDC MBEs

350+

Corporations

Corporate Members Involved
with the MMSDC

1,200+

MBEs

Total Number of MBEs Certified
by the MMSDC

$50M+

Lines of Credit

Distributed to MBEs Totalling
$500M in Contracts

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