Agenda

9:15 AM: Guests begin finding seats
- Housekeeping
- Gather questions from guests for Panel

Track 1: MSU Procurement Review – Office of General Counsel/UPL
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
  - Policy and Practice Updates: Instruction on policies MSU must abide by regarding procurement as a public institution.
- 10:50 AM – 11:00 AM - Break
- 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
  - How to Do Business with MSU: Overview of the procurement process and what MSU looks for in RFPs.
  - Best Practices for Follow-Up: Effective strategies for following up on proposals and bids.
  - Winning Bids: Tips and insights on how to successfully win bids.

Opportunity for attendees to connect and discuss insights from the morning sessions.

Moderator: Dr. Jabbar Bennett - MSU Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer
- Panelists:
  - Dannis Mitchell (Barton Malow): Insights on construction and procurement.
  - Tim Daman (Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce): Regional economic development and business opportunities.
  - Steven Melnyk (Professor, Supply Chain Management): Academic perspective on supply chain management.

Track 2: Business with MSU
- Hear from MSU Extension Product Center: Supports innovation and growth for business, industry and entrepreneurs in food/beverage, agriculture, and natural resource sectors.
- MSU Procurement Areas: Detailed presentations from various procurement areas:
  - IPF: Infrastructure Planning and Facilities
  - RHS: Residential Housing Services
  - Food Stores

Closing remarks provided by Dr. Jabbar Bennett, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer