NVBDC EVENTS
2026 NVBDC National Veteran Business Matchmaking Conference and Veterans Marketplace
Date: October 4th-6th, 2026
Location: MotorCity Casino Hotel | Detroit, Michigan
Join NVBDC this October at MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit, Michigan, for the 2026 NVBDC National Veteran Business Matchmaking Conference.
This landmark event will bring together veteran-owned businesses, corporate members, government partners, procurement leaders, and strategic allies for two days of 1:1 matchmaking, networking, expert-led panels, supplier readiness sessions, and the Veterans Marketplace.
The conference will also mark the official unveiling of NVBDC 3.0 and Mission: POSSIBLE, the next evolution of NVBDC’s work to connect veteran-owned businesses with corporate, government, and global opportunities.
NVBDC Services Webinar: Private Sector Capability Statements Best Practices
Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (EST)
Learn how to create a compelling capability statement that captures the attention of corporate buyers. Industry experts from DeltaPoint Partners and the Diverse Supplier Development Corporation (DSDC) will share best practices for positioning your business within corporate supplier diversity programs, communicating your value, and turning certification into real business opportunities.
Register today and take the next step toward corporate success.
NVBDC Services Committee JumpStart Webinar featuring Target
Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (EST)
Join the NVBDC Services Committee for our next JumpStart Webinar featuring Tonda Collier, Senior Manager, Supplier Engagement at Target. Tonda leads initiatives that identify, engage, prepare, and develop suppliers for future business opportunities while helping build strong partnerships across Target’s supplier network.
Register today and learn how your business can prepare to do business with Target!
26th Annual Stellantis Supplier Diversity MatchMaker
Date: Sep 16, 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm (EST)