The purpose of the event is to provide opportunities for local minority-owned and certified suppliers to meet with the various purchasing teams of DENSO. Purchasing representatives from DENSO's Southfield, Battle Creek and Tennessee locations are expected to be in attendance to meet with local Asian-, Hispanic-, African American-, Native American-, Woman-, and Veteran-owned business owners and representatives. In addition to the DENSO purchasing teams and local suppliers, the event will also be attended by many purchasing representatives from other Tier 1 automotive companies, OEMs, and local corporations with a commitment to supplier diversity.