Equity in Bloom: COLOURS Spring Business Summit
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April 20
Join us for Equity in Bloom: COLOURS Spring Business Summit, a powerful day of connection and growth. The summit will feature curated B2B Matchmaking sessions designed to spark meaningful partnerships and new opportunities, along with engaging speaker sessions focused on business development and equity-centered leadership.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided, with plenty of time built in for networking and collaboration.
We look forward to growing together this spring! πΈ
B2B Matchmaking sessions will be presented by Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Current Buyer List:
Michigan State Procurement Office
Henry Ford Health System
Ford Motor Company
Fifth Third / Comerica
MAGNA
Walbridge
Tenneco
Stellantis
EVENT PROGRAM
8:00β8:45 a.m.
REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST
Location: β Pre-Function Area
9:00β9:50 a.m.
OPENING REMARKS & KEYNOTE
Erika Monae, The Erika Monae Group
Networking on Purpose
Location: Crystal Ballroom
10:00β11:00 a.m.
FEATURE AI SESSION
Nia Lee, Off Circuit
Putting AI to Work
Location: Crystal Ballroom
11:00β11:10 a.m.
BREAK β Grab & Go Snack
11:10 β11:55 a.m.
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Technical Assistance & Vendor Expo
Location: Pre Function Area
B2B Matchmakers with Corporate Partners
Location: Fort Brady
Fueling Your Business: SBA Programs & Services
Anthony Lewis, SBA
Location: Fort Drummond
Consistent by Design β How Creative Storytelling Builds Audiences
Eric Thomas, Invest Detroit
Location: Fort Lernoult
12:00β1:00 p.m.
IN CONVERSATION WITH KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Detroit City Council Members:
Hon. Gabriela Santiago Romero
Hon. Denzel McCampbell
Location: Crystal Ballroom
1:00β1:50 p.m.
LUNCH β TABLETOP CONVERSATION
Location: Crystal Ballroom
2:00β2:50 p.m.
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Technical Assistance & Vendor Expo
Location: Pre Function Area
B2B Matchmakers with Corporate Partners
Location: Fort Brady
Breakout: AI on Whose Terms?
Nia Lee, Off Circuit
Location: Fort Drummond
Breakout: Understanding Cashflow
Ishita Pandya, Huntington Bank
Location: Fort Lernoult
3:00β4:00 p.m.
**CLOSING REMARKS &
MICHIGAN QUEER BUSINESS GRANT AWARDS**
Where Business Meets Belonging: Small Business moves Michigan Forward
Special Guest Hon. Jocelyn Benson
Location: Crystal Ballroom
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4:00β5:00 p.m.
HAPPY HOUR
Fort Shelby Room
Light Breakfast, & Lunch included in the registration fee
For the safety of all attending, if you are not feeling well, please stay home.
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