Veteran-owned businesses are set to engage with Ford Motor Company at NVBDC’s Mission: POSSIBLE National Conference, scheduled for October 4–6, 2026.
The involvement of Ford in the NVBDC National Conference carries significant weight as we bring Mission: POSSIBLE to Detroit”— Elaine Taylor, NVBDC Executive DirectorTROY, MI, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) is excited to confirm that Ford Motor Company will be attending and exhibiting at the 2026 NVBDC National Conference, happening October 4–6, 2026, at MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit, Michigan.
With the theme Mission: POSSIBLE, this year’s gathering will unite veteran-owned businesses, corporate procurement specialists, supplier diversity leaders, and key business influencers from around the nation for three days dedicated to networking, learning, forging relationships, and advancing business growth.
Ford’s presence offers veteran entrepreneurs a chance to directly interact with representatives from one of the globe’s most iconic automakers, discover potential supplier pathways, and gain insight into how their offerings could fit Ford’s procurement and supply chain requirements.
“Having Ford participate in the NVBDC National Conference is especially meaningful as we bring Mission: POSSIBLE to Detroit,” said Elaine M. Taylor, Executive Director of NVBDC. “Our goal is to create direct access between qualified veteran-owned businesses and organizations that are actively looking to build strong, capable, and competitive supply chains. These are the connections that can open doors and create long-term opportunities.”
The 2026 NVBDC National Conference will include one-on-one matchmaking, networking sessions, educational workshops, panels led by experts, breakout discussions, a Veteran Marketplace, and direct interaction with corporate procurement officials and decision-makers.
Veteran-owned businesses participating in the conference are urged to stop by the Ford Motor Company exhibit to present their companies, outline their competencies, explore potential procurement avenues, and start cultivating relationships that may endure well past the event.
Through NVBDC 3.0 and Mission: POSSIBLE, NVBDC continues to broaden its mission beyond certification by assisting veteran-owned businesses in becoming more prepared, more connected, and better equipped to compete for opportunities within major corporate supply chains.
Register for the 2026 NVBDC National Conference
Veteran business owners seeking to broaden their corporate ties, improve their procurement readiness, and connect directly with companies like Ford Motor Company are encouraged to attend.
2026 NVBDC National Conference – Mission: POSSIBLE
October 4–6, 2026
MotorCity Casino Hotel | Detroit, Michigan
Visit NVBDC.org for conference information and registration.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is a global automotive company based in Dearborn, Michigan, designing and manufacturing vehicles, technologies, and mobility solutions for customers around the world.
About NVBDC
The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) is a nationally recognized third-party certification organization for veteran-owned businesses. NVBDC works to connect certified Veteran-Owned Businesses with corporations committed to identifying and engaging qualified veteran suppliers.
Through certification, education, procurement readiness, corporate engagement, and national events such as the NVBDC National Conference, NVBDC helps veteran entrepreneurs build relationships, compete for opportunities, and grow sustainable businesses.
Paul Edelstein
National Veteran Business Development Council
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