Michigan Business Beat | Laketa Henderson, SBA Michigan, Supplier Matchmaking Expo Success

Originally uploaded June 17th, reloaded June 21st. Chris Holman welcomes back Laketa Henderson, District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)'s Michigan District Office, Detroit, MI. Welcome back Laketa, how did the 2026 Supplier Matchmaking Expo at Motor City Casino go Friday, June 5th? Dive down a bit, how was the feedback from the resource organizations, suppliers, and companies looking to make matches? This followed an Expo in North Carolina, and I understand Arizona could be next? We understand you had some news you wanted to share with us last week, but ran out of time, what are the details? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ The Supplier Matchmaking Expo was a chance to meet domestic corporate partners from companies of all sizes that are looking for suppliers. This unique opportunity, hosted by the Small Business Administration (SBA) will bring together buyers and suppliers looking to strengthen the U.S. supply chain. The U.S. Small Business Administration, in collaboration with the New American Industrial Alliance, Michigan Economic Development Center, Michigan Alliance of APEX Accelerators, Michigan SBDC, and DTMB – Central Procurement Services, is excited to announce the 2026 Supplier Matchmaking Expo. What’s Included: One-on-one matchmaking services provided by Michigan Alliance of APEX Accelerators, Michigan Economic Development Council, and Michigan Small Business Development Center Exhibit hall with U.S. buyers and local, state, and federal organizations that support small manufacturers. Gain access to key industry players and discover fresh opportunities.