MICHIGAN MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

MMBDC provides all members with meaningful access to quality business partners for improved procurement opportunities. By bringing Corporate Members and Certified MBEs together, mutually beneficial opportunities develop on a regular basis. Corporate Members are able to expand supply and product lines while lowering cost and gaining insight into varied multicultural consumers. MBEs can obtain new growth opportunities, widen their networks and learn from established corporate leaders. Minority businesses have powerful, loyal customer connections because these companies have a strong understanding of their customers' unique heritage and culture. Such insight enables them to create products and services that are in demand within a specific market segment. You can build a network of these diverse suppliers through MMBDC and tap into this multicultural customer base. At the same time, you can contribute to the economic success of minority suppliers, as well as their employees and communities. Progressive leaders strive to develop a supply base that reflects the diversity of their customers and marketplace; it just makes good business sense.

PPAI

PPAI has offered credibility, viability, visibility, community and opportunity to individuals and companies in the promotional products industry for more than 100 years. With unwavering dedication to the growth and integrity of this business sector, we provide our members with the tools necessary to cultivate a community of forward-thinking, proactive professionals. In addition, they bring the power of promotional products to buyers by reaching out with information, research and product consultants. At the core of their service to the industry - the individuals and the companies alike - is their not-for-profit status. Not-for-profit - for you!

THE ADVERTISING SPECIALTY INSITUTE

ASI has been providing award-winning products and services to the advertising specialty and promotional products industry for over 50 years. ASI publishes print and online business magazines, product catalogs, Web sites and informational directories.

Advertising Specialty Institute – or ASI – is the largest media and marketing organization serving the advertising specialty industry. Promotional products imprinted with an advertiser's name, logo, slogan, or message and given away like mugs and T-shirts you get at trade shows offer great exposure for the advertiser's message at a minimal investment.

THE GREATER BRIGHTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

They are considered one of the most vibrant Chambers of Commerce in Michigan because of the diverse interests of its nature. The Chamber is situated in the beautiful, quaint, yet trendy City of Brighton. And although the Chamber is physically located in the heart of downtown Brighton, it has members across the lower half of Michigan.

The Chamber is attractive to large and small business because of these benefits and services, such as increased business due to references. The Chamber's total membership is at approximately 1200 members – and growing! The Chamber is also proud to support its local merchants. Each year thousands of people visit the downtown areas to attend civic, social and business events. Supporting local vendor and businesses can make a huge impact on local economy.