You are invited to join us for our Detroit-Based and Diversity Owned Businesses Procurement Conference Friday, August 9, 2013 9:00 - 12:00 noon Buyer/Supplier Dialog Sessions Matthaei Athletic Complex, Multipurpose Indoor Facility (behind main building) 5101 John C Lodge, Detroit Michigan Free Parking at Lot 50 - Warren Entrance (only) This is your opportunity to have one-on-one dialog with Buyers for each commodity group from the following institutions: Detroit Medical Center (DMC) Henry Ford Health Systems(HFHS) Wayne State University (WSU) To pre-register for this event or to obtain further information on the products and services we buy, Visit our Web Site at http://www.purchasing.wayne.edu The Midtown Anchors are hosting the 2013 Detroit-Based and Diversity Owned Businesses Procurement Conference, in an effort to meet potential new vendors and to renew relationships with current partners. Suppliers are invited to come and meet with the representatives responsible for the procurement of the various goods and services the anchor institutions require. Information on the Procurement Offices of each institution can be found at the following links: HFHS - http://www.henryford.com/body.cfm?id=48183 DMC - http://www.dmc.org/vendor/ WSU - http://www.purchasing.wayne.edu Suppliers are encouraged to join us for this information sharing and networking opportunity. Please come and spend time with the buyers, and other personnel directly involved with the selection and purchase of the goods and services you offer. We encourage you to bring appropriate brochures, pamphlets, and any literature you wish to share. Pre-registration is encouraged. Please use the on-line registration on the web site. We thank you in advance for your participation in this exciting and energetic event! With your help we hope to expand your business opportunities with the Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health Systems, and Wayne State University. Sincerely, James O’Connor Vice President – Supply Chain Management (HFHS) Reshaping Our Community by Investing in Detroit Resources Kenneth Doherty, CPSM Associate Vice President - Procurement & Strategic Sourcing (WSU) Donald Groth, Corporate Vice President – Materials Resource Management (DMC) C:\Users\SLiu.MXM74103TY\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\YJDEH8H0\Midtown_Detroit_Initiative_Trade_Fair_2013 sd.doc C:\Users\SLiu.MXM74103TY\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\YJDEH8H0\Midtown_Detroit_Initiative_Trade_Fair_2013 sd.doc You are invited to join us for our Detroit-Based and Diversity Owned Businesses Procurement Conference Friday, August 9, 2013 9:00 - 12:00 noon Buyer/Supplier Dialog Sessions Matthaei Athletic Complex, Multipurpose Indoor Facility (behind main building) 5101 John C Lodge, Detroit Michigan Free Parking at Lot 50 (Warren Entrance) (only) This is your opportunity to have one-on-one dialog with Buyers for each commodity group from the following institutions: Detroit Medical Center (DMC) Henry Ford Health Systems(HFHS) Wayne State University (WSU) To pre-register for this event or to obtain further information on the products and services we buy, Visit our Web Site at http://www.purchasing.wayne.edu Reshaping Our Community by Investing in Detroit Resources C:\Users\SLiu.MXM74103TY\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\YJDEH8H0\Midtown_Detroit_Initiative_Trade_Fair_2013 sd.doc The Midtown Anchors are hosting the 2013 Detroit-Based and Diversity Owned Businesses Procurement Conference, in an effort to meet potential new vendors and to renew relationships with current partners. Suppliers are invited to come and meet with the representatives responsible for the procurement of the various goods and services the anchor institutions require. Information on the Procurement Offices of each institution can be found at the following links: HFHS - http://www.henryford.com/body.cfm?id=48183 DMC - http://www.dmc.org/vendor/ WSU - http://www.purchasing.wayne.edu Suppliers are encouraged to join us for this information sharing and networking opportunity. Please come and spend time with the buyers, and other personnel directly involved with the selection and purchase of the goods and services you offer. We encourage you to bring appropriate brochures, pamphlets, and any literature you wish to share. Preregistration is encouraged. Please use the on-line registration on the web site. We thank you in advance for your participation in this exciting and energetic event! With your help we hope to expand your business opportunities with the Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health Systems, and Wayne State University. Sincerely, James O’Connor Vice President – Supply Chain Management (HFHS) Kenneth Doherty, CPSM Associate Vice President - Procurement & Strategic Sourcing (WSU) Donald Groth, Corporate Vice President – Materials Resource Management (DMC) C:\Users\SLiu.MXM74103TY\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\YJDEH8H0\Midtown_Detroit_Initiative_Trade_Fair_2013 sd.doc Contacts: Detroit Medical Center Don Groth, Corporate Vice President Materials Resource Management Orchestra Place, 2-827 3663 Woodward Ave., suite 200 Detroit, MI 48201-2403 (313) 578-2661 (313) 578-3953 fax dgroth@dmc.org Wayne State University Kenneth Doherty, AVP - Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Procurement & Strategic Sourcing 5700 Cass Avenue, suite 4200 AAB Detroit, MI 48202 (313) 577-3733 (313) 577-3747 fax ac0578@wayne.edu Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council Louis Green, President & CEO, 3011 W. Grand Boulevard, 230 Fisher Building Detroit, MI 48202 (313) 873-3200 / (313) 873-4783 fax ceo@mmbdc.com Bonita Gaston / bonita@mmbdc.com DTE Energy / Detroit Edison Company John Eley 2001 Second Avenue, Room 590 WCB Detroit, MI 48226 (313) 235-8561 (313) 235-0223 fax John Eley <eleyj@dteenergy.com> Henry Ford Health System James P. O'Connor, Vice President, SCM Corporate Procurement & Strategic Sourcing 1 Ford Place, Suite 4A Detroit, Michigan 48202 (313) 876-9940 joconno1@hfhs.org Center for Empowerment & Economic Development Michelle Richards info@miceed.org mrichards@miceed.org 2002 Hogback Road, Suite 17 Ann Arbor, MI 48105 734-677-1400 Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Camilo Suero 31455 Southfield Road, Suite 103 Beverly Hills, MI 48025 Phone: 248-792-2763 Fax: 248-792-2780 Csuero@mhcc.org VetBizCentral Edward L. Ronders, Executive Director 711 N. Saginaw St. Flint, MI 48503 ed@vetbizcentral.com (810) 767-VETS Fax (810) 767-8662 C:\Users\SLiu.MXM74103TY\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\YJDEH8H0\Midtown_Detroit_Initiative_Trade_Fair_2013 sd.doc