360 Business Council

08/21/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Manuel Fernandez Gonzalez!

Manuel is the winner of our Riverfront Exchange Survey Drawing and will be receiving Detroit Red Wings tickets! 🏒🎟️

A big thank-you to everyone who completed our post-event survey. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts and helping us make future 360 Business Council events even stronger.

Enjoy the game, Manuel!

08/20/2026

The 360 Business Council is more than a new name—it represents an expanded approach to helping businesses connect to the resources, relationships and opportunities they need to grow.

Building on nearly 50 years of impact through the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council, 360 Business Council brings a broader portfolio of programs and services together under one umbrella to support businesses at every stage.

Our latest announcement shares more about why we made this evolution, what it means for the businesses and partners we serve, and where we’re headed next.

Read the full story below. ⬇️

Organization formerly known as the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council details what its expanded structure means for entrepreneurs, corporations and partners DETROIT, August 20, 2026 – Businesses across Michigan now have access to a broader set of growth resources through the 360 Busine...

08/19/2026

Hear directly from a candidate for Michigan Governor.

On September 2, the 360 Business Council welcomes John James for a virtual installment of our Meet the Candidate Series.

Join us for a nonpartisan conversation designed to help Michigan’s business community stay informed about the issues and priorities that could shape our state’s economic future.

🗓️ September 2, 2026
💻 Virtual via Zoom
🔗 Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-candidate-virtual-series-john-james-tickets-1997976575722

This event is presented for educational purposes and does not constitute an endorsement of any candidate.

08/18/2026

🚨 FINAL CALL FOR 2026 ACE AWARD NOMINATIONS

There’s still time to recognize a business that deserves to be celebrated.

The 2026 ACE Awards will honor businesses demonstrating growth, leadership, innovation, collaboration, and measurable impact — and nominations close tonight, August 18 at 11:59 PM.

Know a business doing exceptional work? Nominate them.

Think your own business deserves consideration? Self-nominations are encouraged.

🏆 Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this year’s ACE Awards.

Submit your nomination today:
https://360businesscouncil.submittable.com/submit

08/17/2026

🏆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗕𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿?

Don’t assume someone else has to nominate you.

If your Michigan small business is growing, creating jobs, winning customers, expanding or building momentum, the ACE Momentum Award may be for you.

If a strategic partnership helped your business grow, enter a new market, secure capital, create jobs or unlock a major opportunity, consider the ACE Collaborative Growth Award.

Your story may be exactly what we're looking for — and self-nominations are encouraged.

⏰ Nominations close August 18
📅 Completed applications due August 28
🚫 No extensions

Don’t miss your opportunity to be considered.

👉 Nominate your business today:
https://360businesscouncil.submittable.com/submit

08/17/2026

⏰ The clock is ticking on 2026 ACE Awards nominations!

This week’s edition of The 360 Weekly is packed with opportunities to recognize achievement, grow your business, make new connections, and stay informed.

Inside this week’s issue:

🏆 ACE Awards nominations — including new award opportunities for Michigan small businesses
🤝 An opportunity to serve as a 2026 ACE Awards Evaluator
📈 State of Michigan procurement opportunities businesses should have on their radar
🎤 Our upcoming Meet the Candidate Virtual Series featuring John James
🚀 Applications for the 2027 EY Entrepreneurs Access Network

With ACE nominations closing Tuesday, August 18, now is the time to take action—and see what other opportunities could help move your business forward.

👇 Read the latest edition of The 360 Weekly.

Submit your ACE Award Nomination before the deadline tomorrow! ACE Awards Nominations Are Open — And This Year, Applying Is Even Easier The 2026 ACE Awards are approaching quickly, with four opportunities to recognize outstanding businesses and organizations demonstrating exceptional performance, ...

08/14/2026

🏆 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀?

This year, there are FOUR opportunities to celebrate businesses and organizations delivering exceptional results:

🏆 NMSDC Supplier of the Year Award
🏢 NMSDC Corporation of the Year Award
✨ ACE Momentum Award — NEW
🤝 ACE Collaborative Growth Award — NEW

And for corporate members, this year’s **Corporation of the Year application has been streamlined with shorter questions**, making it easier to focus on your organization’s measurable results, supplier impact, innovation, and business outcomes.

The two new ACE Awards also expand the opportunity for recognition: no certification is required for the ACE Momentum or ACE Collaborative Growth Awards.

Know a business that deserves to be recognized? Nominate them.

Think your own business or organization has results worth celebrating? Put them forward. Self-nominations are welcome and encouraged.

⏰ 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗜𝗦 𝗥𝗨𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗧

📅 Nominate another business by August 18
📅 Completed applications + self-nominations due August 28
🚨 No extensions

Start here:
https://360businesscouncil.submittable.com/submit

𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱.

08/11/2026

🏆 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!

The 2026 ACE Awards are our opportunity to celebrate businesses that are growing, innovating, building strong partnerships, creating opportunities, and making an impact.

This year, nominations are open for:

⭐ Supplier of the Year
🚀 ACE Momentum Award (NEW)
🤝 ACE Collaborative Growth Award (NEW)

Now we want to hear from you.

Who is doing exceptional work? Who is building something worth celebrating? Who deserves an ACE?

Maybe it’s a business you’ve worked with, supported, or watched succeed. Or maybe it’s your own.

Self-nominations are welcome and encouraged! If your business meets the criteria, this is your opportunity to share your story and be considered for recognition.

⏰ Two Important Deadlines
• Nominations close August 18.
• Completed applications are due August 28.

There will be no extensions. Self-nominating? Start your application now so you have more time to prepare your submission.

Don’t assume someone else will submit the nomination. Whether you’re nominating your own business or another deserving company, submit your nomination by August 18!

👉 https://360businesscouncil.submittable.com/submit

08/10/2026

There’s a lot happening across the 360 Business Council network—and this week’s 360 Weekly brings together several opportunities to connect, compete, and grow.

🏆 ACE Awards nominations open August 11, with new award categories and updated criteria. We’re also inviting business and corporate leaders to serve as ACE Awards evaluators.

📋 Explore State of Michigan procurement opportunities and get visibility into active and upcoming projects across State agencies.

🚀 Applications are open for the 2027 EY Entrepreneurs Access Network, offering entrepreneurs access to coaching, education, strategic resources, and connections to support their next stage of growth.

🌎 Plus, Early Bird pricing for the 2026 NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange has been extended through August 15.

Stay informed. Explore the opportunities. Make your next connection count.

👉 Read this week’s 360 Weekly: https://vist.ly/5e9mt

ACE Awards Nominations Open August 11 This year’s ACE Awards will take on a new format—a reception with an awards element, creating more time to connect and celebrate the businesses and partners making an impact. The awards will also look different.