About Us
Mission
The mission of the West Michigan Public Purchasing Alliance is to ensure inclusiveness and equal opportunity for all businesses to sell their products and services.
Goals & Objectives
Comprised of members representing government, public and non-profit institutions as well as business service agencies, the Alliance strives to achieve its objective by administering these program goals:
The Alliance can help you access the resources you need. Fostering a healthy business community is not just an interest, it is our responsibility!
Officers
Calvin Brinks - Chairperson
Andrew Sims - Vice Chairperson
Rhoda Kreuzer, Amie Merren - Past Chairpersons
Mark Fedorowicz - Secretary
Mansfield Matthewson - Treasurer
Members
City of Grand Rapids, City of Kentwood, Kent County, Davenport University, Ferris State University, Grand Rapids Community College,
Grand Rapids Public Schools, The Rapid, Van Andel Institute, Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women, Great Lakes Women’s Business Council, Muskegon Area First PTAC, and the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council.
The mission of the West Michigan Public Purchasing Alliance is to ensure inclusiveness and equal opportunity for all businesses to sell their products and services.
Goals & Objectives
Comprised of members representing government, public and non-profit institutions as well as business service agencies, the Alliance strives to achieve its objective by administering these program goals:
- Streamline the process for bidding opportunities
- Provide educational opportunities
- Develop a strong and diverse vendor database
- Build alliances with local business support resources
- Provide a communication platform for members
The Alliance can help you access the resources you need. Fostering a healthy business community is not just an interest, it is our responsibility!
Officers
Calvin Brinks - Chairperson
Andrew Sims - Vice Chairperson
Rhoda Kreuzer, Amie Merren - Past Chairpersons
Mark Fedorowicz - Secretary
Mansfield Matthewson - Treasurer
Members
City of Grand Rapids, City of Kentwood, Kent County, Davenport University, Ferris State University, Grand Rapids Community College,
Grand Rapids Public Schools, The Rapid, Van Andel Institute, Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women, Great Lakes Women’s Business Council, Muskegon Area First PTAC, and the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council.
