MMPC 2025

April 29 - May 1, 2025

EVENT SPONSORS

DTE-Energy
Toyota

Be Bold

Break Barriers

Build Legacies

Welcome to the official website of the Michigan Minority Procurement Conference (MMPC) – the pinnacle of business connection and growth! As the region’s premier conference, MMPC 2025 is dedicated to fostering meaningful connections between national and local corporations and the most distinguished Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs).

Explore our digital hub to discover the dynamic landscape of MMPC, a conference renowned for its impactful three-day event traditionally hosted at Huntington Place in Detroit. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of our offerings, from a bustling trade floor featuring over 200 exhibitors to enlightening business workshops, seminars, and industry-specific forums. Uncover the potential for collaboration through our business consulting sessions and procurement matchmaker, facilitating one-on-one interactions between MBEs and corporate buyers for real, transformative opportunities.

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Why MMPC?

BUILD RELATIONSHIPS: The MMPC is the best way to meet the true decision makers in your field.
DISCOVER NEW OPPORTUNITIES: Develop business partnerships to further your business goals and attract high-level contracts.
GAIN EXPOSURE: Grow your company’s brand globally.
LEARN THE INDUSTRY: Learn how you can leverage the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council network to your benefit.

SPEAKERS

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SCHEDULE

9:30 am – 11:30 am

Pre-Certification Briefing

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

New MBE Orientation

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Corporate Member Orientation (Virtual)

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Pre-Conference Coaching for MBEs

7:00 am – 4:00 pm

Registration

8:00 am – 8:45 am

Continental Breakfast & Networking

9:00 am – 10:15 am

MBEIC General Meeting

9:00 am – 10:15 am

L&R General Meeting

10:30 am – 11:30 am

MMSDC Academy Morning Breakout

  • Strategic Reinvention: Making Bold Moves for Business Growth
  • EV Conversion
10:30 am – 11:30 am

Growth Through Innovation – Panel Discussion

  • Partner Organizations
10:30 am – 11:30 am

Morning 1:1 Invite and Sign-up Sessions:

  • BSG Focus Coaching
  • MBEIC- CDC Next Best Steps
  • MM365 Matchmaking for Capital
11:45 am – 12:45 pm

Network Luncheon

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Plug and Play DRIVE Pitch Competition

Magnify Women’s Panel

Growth Through Innovation – Breakout Sessions

1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Afternoon 1:1 Invite and Sign-up Sessions:

  • BSG Focus Coaching
  • MBEIC- CDC Next Best Steps
  • MM365 Matchmaking for Capital
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

DESIGN Series Conversations

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Networking Reception

7:00 am – 4:00 pm

Registration & Check-In

7:00 am – 8:00 am

Continental Breakfast

8:00 am – 8:45 am

Annual Meeting (Active Corporate Members & MBEs)

8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Cross-Sector Connection

9:00 am - 10:15 am

Opening Plenary: How To Thrive in an Anti-DEI Climate Part 1*

Morning Session

  • MBE Session Track: Wealth Amplified: Unlocking Business Growth Through Acquisitions and M&A
  • Corporate Session Track: Turning Disruption into Opportunity: Innovating Supplier Diversity Programs
  • Shared Track: Building Resilient Leadership in Challenging Times
11:30 am – 11:45 am

DESIGN Series

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Luncheon

1:45 pm – 3:15 pm

Opening Plenary: How To Thrive in an Anti-DEI Climate Part 2*

3:30 pm – 4:45 pm

Immersive Experiences & Workshops

  • Procurement Innovation Challenge (Corporate Members)
  • M&A Simulation (MBEs)

MBE Session Track: Strategic Decision Making in Uncertain Times
Corporate Session Track: Reclaiming Your Identity

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Partners and Sponsor Reception (Invite Only)

7:30 am – 2:00 pm

Registration & Check-In

7:30 am – 9:00 am

Continental Breakfast

8:45 am – 9:00 am

Business Opportunity Exchange (BOE) Ribbon Cutting

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Business Opportunity Exchange (BOE)

9:15 am – 11:30 am

CPO Summit (Invitation Only)

9:30 am – 12:00 pm

MatchMaker 365 Matchmaking Meetings (invite only)

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Lunch

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

MatchMaker 365 Deal Closing (invite only)

3:00 pm

MMPC Expo Participation Raffle Winner Announcements

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Closing Reception

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