21st Annual APACC East-West Business Connection "Linking Success & Fostering Partnerships"

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2024 will mark the 21st anniversary of the APACC East-West Business Connection.  This global supplier diversity matchmaking event attracts minority-owned businesses, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) practitioners, and business-to-business professionals. Attendees are comprised of Asian and U.S. businesses, minority business enterprises (MBEs), OEM, Tier 1s, and Corporate Purchasing teams. The event features networking, a supplier exhibition, and "Meet the Buyer" Showcase, which offers suppliers the opportunity to engage one-on-one with a number of corporate buyers on specific procurement needs.

APACC's Minority Business Advocate Award

Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce recognizes those who advocate on behalf of Asian Pacific American business owners, minority business owners, veteran business owners, and women business owners. Individuals who have fulfilled a commitment to the advancement of the Asian Pacific American, minority, veteran, or women business ownership may be nominated.

Please click here to nominate an individual for the award. Cut off date February 15, 2024.

Agenda:
9:30 a.m.    Check-In
9:30 a.m.    Exhibitors Showcase and Networking
10:00 a.m.    Morning Program "The Journey Here"
11:30 a.m.    Lunch
11:50 a.m.    Remarks
Noon    Lunch Program Speakers

	Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan
	CEO of Integral Ashok Sivanand
	Supplier Inclusion Manager for Meijer Kavy Lenon
	Consul General of Japan in Detroit Yusuke Shindo
	Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II

1:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.    Meet the Buyer Showcase


* Buyer participation is by invitation only. To attend as a Buyer, please contact Leonie Teichman

All paid attendees will receive a copy of our Lexicon which contains the company and contact information of all event participants.

* Cut-off date to be included in the Lexicon is Wednesday, February 14, 2024.

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