Michigan Print Shop Wins NRC Contract After SBA Matchmaking Expo
A Kalamazoo family business secured a federal printing contract after meeting NRC officials at an SBA expo in Detroit.
A father-and-son printing company from Kalamazoo, Michigan, landed a federal procurement award from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission after a chance encounter at the Small Business Administration's Supplier Matchmaking Expo in Detroit. RJ's Printing will supply event signage, visual displays, and supply chain materials to support the NRC's external engagement operations.
The contract emerged from a straightforward introduction: the owners approached the NRC's booth on the expo floor and walked officials through their design and printing capabilities. Anthony Briggs, the NRC's Chief Sourcing Officer for Small Business and Supply Chain Optimization, said their craftsmanship and candor made an impression — particularly their admission that they had never considered the federal government as a potential customer because they were unaware the agency existed. Briggs called the exchange a reminder of why industry outreach matters for connecting capable American firms with federal opportunities.
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The NRC's immediate need stemmed from a recent agency rebranding. Following the rollout of a new logo, the commission required updated engagement materials — including table throws, banner displays, business card holder stickers with QR codes, and design services — as well as duplicate sets to cover simultaneous events in multiple cities. The award could generate additional orders as new initiatives develop.
Briggs credited the expo format with dramatically compressing the vendor-search process. What would ordinarily require days of identifying suppliers, vetting capabilities, and scheduling meetings was reduced to a few focused hours at a single event. The NRC attended expos in Detroit, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C., connecting with suppliers for both immediate needs and longer-term efforts to strengthen the broader nuclear supply chain.
SBA hosted four Supplier Matchmaking Expos in 2026 — in Charlotte, Detroit, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C. — drawing more than 2,600 attendees and facilitating over 1,400 individual matchmaking meetings. The program is designed to reinforce domestic supply chains and expand small manufacturers' access to federal buyers. Continue reading at Small Business Administration.
