execWE Sponsors

DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) is a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Its operating units include an electric company serving 2.2 million customers in Southeast Michigan and a natural gas company serving 1.3 million customers in Michigan.

Argent Tape & Label, Inc. is an award-winning company and 3M Preferred Converter. At Argent Tape & Label, we excel at helping our customers succeed and solving your complex challenges. We work with our customers to provide the most effective and cost-efficient products that are custom designed to meet your specific needs.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. BCBS of Michigan is a nonprofit organization, provides and administers health benefits to more than 4.3 million members residing in Michigan in addition to members of Michigan-headquartered groups who reside outside the state.

Stellantis is a leading global mobility player guided by a clear mission: to provide freedom of movement for all through distinctive, appealing, affordable and sustainable mobility solutions. Our Company’s strength lies in the breadth of our iconic brand portfolio, the diversity and passion of our 400,000 people, and our deep roots in the communities in which we operate.

DFM Solutions offers a full range of facility, maintenance, and project & engineering services for industrial and commercial operations. DFM Solutions has built the capabilities and expertise to be your single-source provider offering a service model that consolidates complex scopes of work under one contract.

The Kellogg Company, doing business as Kellogg's, is an American multinational food manufacturing company headquartered in Battle Creek, Michigan, United States. Kellogg's produces cereal and convenience foods, including crackers and toaster pastries and markets their products by several well known brands including Corn Flakes, Frosted Flakes, Pringles, Eggo, and Cheez-It. Kellogg's mission statement is "Nourishing families so they can flourish and thrive."

Bay Corrugated Container, Inc. is a Michigan-based full producer of corrugated containers and corollary packaging products. Bay is MBE & WBENC certified. We produce corrugated cartons and corrugated pallets for the distribution and automotive industries.  More recently, we have diversified our customer base into the food and beverage, retail, and consumer products industries. Bay represents excellent value providing superior service/reliability, quality/performance, uniqueness/economics and capture of minority spend.
 

Toyota is in the business of making great cars and trucks and engaged in the automobile business, finance business, and other businesses. The Automobile segment is engaged in the design, manufacture and sale of sedans, minivans, 2box, sports utility vehicles, trucks and related vehicles, as well as related parts and products. They also work every day to apply and share their know-how in ways that benefit people, the community, and our planet in order to build a better tomorrow.

Rose Moving & Storage, with over 50 years of moving and storage experience, understands that moving can be very stressful. The movers’ job is to take away some of that stress by removing all the guesswork and uncertainty from your move. That’s what makes us one of the top moving companies in Michigan.
 

RIM Custom Racks is a family owned, based in Detroit, Michigan, Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, and a full service supplier for the automotive industry’s shipping needs. From design to production to salvage and every step in between. They guide you through every step of the shipping rack and container lifecycle. Performing every step of the process in-house, including design, fabrication, prototype, modification, repair, and even re-use of standard components to reduce waste and save you money.
 

PTM Corporation has been producing metal stampings since 1972, as a full-service, metal stamping supplier with expert engineers, state-of-the-art CAD systems and world-class tooling facilities. PTM specializes in design assistance, prototyping, four slide and progressive die design/building. Their expertise and experience is wide ranging, to include . PTM has literally produced billions of metal stampings for our clients. From small clips and fasteners to car roofs and mower decks, we’ve done it all.

Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned by three business segments: The Commercial Bank, The Retail Bank, and Wealth Management. Comerica focuses on relationships and helping people and businesses be successful. In addition to Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in Arizona, California, Florida, and Michigan, with select businesses operating in several other states, as well as in Canada and Mexico.

Flex-N-Gate is an American automotive parts supplier that produces the highest quality products and systems for the automotive industry. They have extensive experience with plastics, metals, lighting, and mechanical assemblies and persistently strive for continuous improvement and on-time delivery of defect-free products. The Flex-N-Gate is ranked by automotive news as 7th largest american automotive parts supplier and overall 33rd largest supplier in the world.

General Motors Company is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Detroit that designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts, and sells financial services, with global headquarters in Detroit’s Renaissance Center.

Kelly Services, Inc. is an American office staffing company that operates globally. The company places employees at all levels in various sectors including financial services, information technology, and law. Founded by William R. Kelly in 1946, providing workforce solutions to clients in a variety of industries throughout its history. It began with office services, call center, light industrial, and electronic assembly staffing. Today, Kelly expertise also spans an array of outsourcing and consulting solutions, including recruitment, human resource management, vendor management, and outplacement services on a global basis.

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), in collaboration with more than 100 economic development partners, markets Michigan as the place to do business, assists businesses in their growth strategies and fosters the growth of vibrant communities across the state. MEDC is a public-private partnership agency and economic development corporation dedicated to job creation in Michigan.

Aristeo Construction is one of the nation’s largest full-service general contractors, providing a comprehensive construction suite of services across the U.S., including Preconstruction Services; Self Perform Services (Steel Fabrication & Erection, Concrete, Equipment Installation); Specialty & General Contractor Services; Design-Build Services; Construction Management and Integrated Project Delivery

CBI offers TEM, technical expertise, bill payment and management, contract negotiation, network optimization and asset inventory. CBI provides services for wireline, wireless, utilities, transportation audits, carrier contract negotiation, procurement, help-desk, along with software licensing negotiation and pricing optimization. CBI Telecommunications is AOTMP certified in TEM, Managed TEM Services, Audit and Optimization and Procurement Services, while also being WBENC certified.
 

The Diez Group includes aluminum and steel sales, service and logistics centers specializing in precision level blanking (exposed, unexposed, scallop, straight and configured), cut-to-length lines (rectangles, trapezoid, and chevrons), laser welding systems, precision slitting lines, washing, oiling, warehousing (capable of handling coils up to 96” OD and 75,000 lbs) and logistics. They support other MBE, WBE, and Veterans by purchasing over 6% of our total purchases with them.
 

Federated Service Solutions specializing in network design, deployment, provides customized IT infrastructure solutions. We follow the same, proven process on every project to establish consistency and provide a seamless customer experience. Since 2004, our proven process has ensured success for our clients, from small businesses to global corporations.
 

MacArthur is a world class manufacturer of innovative labels, tags, decals, and functional film components for automotive, mobility, electronics, health technology, industrial and consumer goods sectors. Founded in 1970 on pioneering spirit and an ability to meet the complex and custom needs of global advanced manufacturers. In the early years, MacArthur allows manufacturing supply chains to enable greater consumer safety, product reliability, and cost reduction.

Unconventional Solutions Inc (USI) specialize in composite repair, protective coatings, paints and corrosion inhibitors to protect your valuable equipment, machinery, buildings and structures from abrasion, erosion, corrosion and chemical attack. They partner with your industry to repair, protect and upgrade your infrastructure.

Walker-Miller Energy Services is an urban energy waste reduction company focusing on empowering people and enriching communities. An experienced team of energy experts, including electrical and mechanical engineers, building analysts, certified energy managers, and technicians. Walker-Miller Energy performs energy efficient services that help to decrease consumption, shrink the carbon footprint, and improve air quality, comfort and safety.

Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Our diverse team of talented employees in 39 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear serves every major automaker in the world and ranks #166 on the Fortune 500.

Derderian Kann Seyferth & Salucci, P.C. (DKSS) is a full service Michigan CPA firm with expert tax accountants and small business accountants providing affordable accounting services. Since 1953, our firm has worked with individuals and organizations to ensure that their accounting, tax, and business advisory needs are handled with professionalism and care. At DKSS, our philosophy is simple. We want to help you protect what you have and help you grow it.
 

NS International NA is a tier-one supplier of Head-Up Display systems and Instrument Clusters. Major automotive OEM clients include General Motors, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), Honda, BMW, Nissan, Mazda, and Subaru. As part of the Nippon Seiki Global Network, NSNA aligns with the network’s global management principles, which contribute to society by producing high-quality products that enhance comfort and safety for drivers globally.

Corp! Magazine is the only statewide business publication dedicated to business owners and C-Suite leaders. The print and digital publications are a resource for Michigan buisnesses by providing breaking business news, COVID 19 guidelines, best practicies, economic trends and everything a CEO needs to know. A small business itself, Corp! Magazine is a certified WBENC, a woman-owned business. Since 1988 Corp! Magazine has been published in print form. Today we have pivoted our operations to 100% digital, with a reader-friendly digital flipbook, still delivered to this influential audience of seasoned executives and business leaders. This exclusive circulation ensures the highest quality, targeted audience for advertisers, with equal distribution across Michigan.
 

Women’s Enterprise magazine (WE USA) is the nation's foremost quarterly print and digital publication supporting Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs) and supply chain inclusion.
 

Great Lakes WBC is partially funded as a women’s business center by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made when requested.