Connect with GM and explore new opportunities at Mission: POSSIBLE in Detroit
The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) is pleased to announce that General Motors (GM) will attend the 2026 NVBDC National Conference, October 4–6 at MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit, Michigan.
For certified Service-Disabled and Veteran-Owned Businesses, this is an opportunity to meet with representatives from one of the world’s leading automotive companies, introduce your capabilities, and begin meaningful conversations about how your business may support a complex, innovation-driven supply chain.
The conference, themed Mission: POSSIBLE, brings together corporate procurement professionals, supplier diversity leaders, veteran-owned businesses, and resource partners for three days of networking, education, matchmaking, and relationship-building.
“Having General Motors at the NVBDC National Conference gives our certified veteran-owned businesses an important opportunity to connect with a major corporate leader right here in Detroit,” said Elaine M. Taylor, Executive Director of NVBDC. “These conversations can help veteran-owned businesses better understand corporate expectations, demonstrate their value, and build relationships that create future opportunity.”
GM’s attendance reinforces the value of being in the room. A conversation with a corporate representative may not result in immediate business, but it can be the first step toward understanding the company’s needs, identifying the right path for engagement, and earning the next conversation.
Veteran-owned businesses attending the conference should come prepared to make the most of the opportunity:
- Bring a concise, targeted capability statement.
- Be ready to explain what your company does, the problem it solves, and what differentiates it.
- Research GM’s business and supplier needs before the event.
- Focus on starting a relationship—not making a hard sell.
- Follow up promptly and professionally after the conference.
The 2026 NVBDC National Conference will also feature one-on-one matchmaking, corporate networking, educational breakout sessions, procurement insights, the Veteran Marketplace, and the Exhibit Hall.
Meet GM. Build relationships. Move your business forward.
Register for the 2026 NVBDC National Conference today.
October 4–6, 2026
MotorCity Casino Hotel
Detroit, Michigan
