MRB-58562 - USA (Michigan) - Small Business Networking, Vendor Events and Resource Navigation Services - Deadline December 8,2026

(1) Vendor needs to provide small business networking, vendor events and resource navigation services.– Design and carry out a coordinated business engagement program for businesses.– Work will include hosting monthly networking, educational, or connection events; convening business–support and institutional partners; and providing workshops, one–on–one assistance, referrals, and introductions.– Develop a detailed implementation plan, a six–month activity calendar that includes monthly networking events and at least three vendor events, an outreach strategy, and a partner–engagement approach.– Plan, promote, and host recurring business engagement events during the contract period, with a minimum of one monthly event. Events may include networking mixers, guest speakers, sponsor or resource showcases, business spotlights, workshops, and structured connection activities.– Business connection and ecosystem coordination initiative.– Conduct citywide outreach using multiple channels and partner networks.– Provide translated outreach and program materials and qualified interpretation based on participant demand, with a proposed approach for English– and Spanish–language access and other requested language or accessibility needs.– Business intake, resource navigation, and follow–up.– Build and maintain relationships with public and private procurement partners and communicate relevant opportunities to businesses.(2) All questions must be submitted no later than November 17, 2026.