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SUMMARY:MMPC 2026 Automotive Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join us May 4th-5th for the MMPC The business Ecosystem: Where Opportunity takes Shape\, in Detroit\, MI. \nMMPC is designed for businesses that are ready to move beyond conversation and into execution. \nAt MMPC\, attendees gain: \n\nAccess to capital pathways and credit-building resources\nOpportunities to expand markets\, locally and globally\nConnections that lead to contracts\, customers\, and partnerships\nA Small Business Marketplace to sell products and services—not just showcase\nMomentum that continues after the conference\, not just during it\n\nMMPC is not about showing up. It’s about moving forward. \n\n\n\nMMPC attracts business leaders\, buyers\, and growth-minded enterprises across sectors. Participants include: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNMSDC Certified Businesses\nVeteran-Owned Businesses\nWomen-Owned Businesses\nSEDI Businesses\nSmall businesses ready to scale\nCorporate procurement leaders\nSupplier development professionals\nBuyers in high-tech\, energy\, automotive\, advanced manufacturing\, aerospace\, and more\nEconomic development organizations and their constituents\nCapital providers\, financial institutions\, and technical assistance partners\nGovernment agencies and public-sector buyers\nGlobal trade representatives and cross-border business leaders\nSmall business and Financial Influencers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Novi\, Michigan – 46100 Grand River Ave\, Novi\, MI 48374 \nRegistration: https://minoritysupplier.org/mmpc-conference/registration/
URL:https://cvmsdc.org/council-event/2026-automotive-summit/
LOCATION:Vibe Credit Union Showplace\, 46100 Grand River Avenue\, Novi\, MI\, 48374
CATEGORIES:Corporate Partner,In Person,networking
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SUMMARY:City of Columbia's 13th Annual Small Business Week Conference
DESCRIPTION:The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting the City of Columbia’s 13th Annual Small Business Week Conference to be held on Wednesday\, May 6\, 2026 at the Pastides Alumni Center\, 900 Senate Street\, Columbia\, SC 29201. \n  \nThis year\, there will be a vendor showcase to provide an opportunity for participants to meet with community resource partners and receive information and resources for their small business.  \n  \nIf you have any questions\, feel free to contact Kalenna Ginyard at (803)545-3960 or send an email to Kalenna.Ginyard@columbiasc.gov.   \n 
URL:https://cvmsdc.org/council-event/city-of-columbias-13th-annual-small-business-week-conference/
LOCATION:Pastides Alumni Center\, 900 Senate Street\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Corporate Partner,In Person,networking
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SUMMARY:2026 BMW Supplier Xchange- Save the Date
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE. \nBMW SUPPLIER XCHANGE \nMay 13th\, 2026\, Greenville Convention Center \nOfficial Registration will open February 2026 \nClick the link below for Sponsorship opportunities – Contact BMW_SupplierEvents@bmw.com for more info and event details to follow! \n2026 Sponsorship Matrix \nOur mission is to actively seek out and partner with a diverse range of suppliers that reflect our customers.\n\nWe believe that engaging a wide range of suppliers is not just the right thing to do\, but also a strategic imperative that drives innovation\, reduces risk\, and fosters economic growth for all. By prioritizing this approach\, we commit to building strong\, long-term relationships with our suppliers\, promoting equity and inclusion in the broader business ecosystem\, and creating sustainable value for our customers\, shareholders\, and society at large.
URL:https://cvmsdc.org/council-event/2026-bmw-supplier-xchange-save-the-date/
LOCATION:GREENVILLE CONVENTION CENTER
CATEGORIES:Corporate Partner,In Person,networking
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SUMMARY:MLP RING Meetings 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us In-Person in May for our next MLP RING Meeting! \nDate: May 15th \nTime: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm  (EDT) \nLocation: Hotel Indigo\, Mount Pleasant\, SC \nRegister: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blueprint-for-economic-impact-summit-vendor-expo-tickets-1982300365756?aff=oddtdtcreator \n\nThe MLP RING encompasses the Midlands\, Low Country\, Pee-Dee\, which includes cities east of Columbia\, SC and surrounding areas. We currently serve a variety of industries to include Manufacturing\, Aerospace\, Automotive\, General Products\, and Government related businesses in and around South Carolina. \n\n  \nEvent Details: \n\n\nDate: May 15\, 2026 \n\n\nTime: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (EDT) \n\n\nLocation: Hotel Indigo\, Mount Pleasant\, South Carolina \n\n\nThe agenda features leadership panel discussions\, rapid-fire workshops\, and interactive networking opportunities designed to foster regional collaboration. Your participation is vital to these discussions\, and we look forward to the collective impact. \nNext Steps: Please confirm your attendance by registering via the link: 2026 BEI Summit Registration Link \nLogistics: Room blocks have been reserved at the Hotel Indigo for your convenience. Please use the following link to secure your accommodations: Hotel Indigo Room Block \nThank you and we look forward to seeing you at the BEI Summit 2026. \n\nWhen We Meet\n\n\n\n\nWe welcome you to join our community and connect with our Corporate and MBE members through our monthly meetings and any networking events scheduled. \nVirtual – Tuesdays\, 1:00pm (EST) \n\n Tuesday\, March 17 / Register Here\n Tuesday\, April 21st  / Register Here\n Tuesday\, July 21st  / Register Here\n Tuesday\, September 15th / Register Here\n\n\nIn-person – Date/Time = TBD \n\nMay 15\, Hotel Indigo\, Mount Pleasant\, SC / Register Here\nJune 11\, Augusta Convention Center/ Marriott\, SC / Register Here\nOctober\, Columbia\, SC / Register Here\nDecember\, Richmond\, VA / Register Here
URL:https://cvmsdc.org/council-event/mlp-ring-meetings-2026-5/
LOCATION:Hotel Indigo\, 250 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard\, Mount Pleasant\, SC\, 29464\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,MLP,networking,RING,Webinar
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