Overview

About VMX

In 2001, VMX International opened its doors in Detroit, Michigan by its’ President, Vickie Lewis, to work on waste and recycling solutions for the automotive industry.  From that single purpose and three employees, VMX has diversified and grown to a staff of about 70.   As an environmental services company, we provide solid waste collection, recycling, regulatory, and project management services to government, commercial, industrial and construction customers across the US and Canada.

All VMX employees are trained to meet or exceed state and federal regulations with a safety goal of zero incidents. We pride ourselves on a stellar injury record since the origination of the company.

Memberships & Affiliations


  • Small Business Association (SBA)
    • 8(a) – Disadvantaged Small Business
    • Small Business
    • Women Owned Small Business (WOSB)
    • Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)

  • Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)

  • Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC)

  • Wayne County Small Business Enterprise

  • Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP)

  • City of Detroit
    • Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC)
    • Women Business Enterprise (WBENC)
    • Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
    • Disadvantaged Small Business (DSB)

Associations


  • Detroit Black Chamber of Commerce 

  • Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce 

  • National Assoc. of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) – Greater Detroit Chapter 

  • Environmental Management Association 

  • Booker T. Washington Business Association 

Leadership

Leadership is ACTION not Position

In today’s marketplace, a company’s success depends on the integrity of its leadership. The management team of VMX International consists of seasoned environmental professionals with more than 40 years of combined experience in the environmental industry.

The leaders of VMX know that the strength of our company comes from our professional team of employees and the right strategy to continue its’ aggressive growth.  With a proven track record and award-winning customer service, the leadership of VMX places decision-making at the appropriate levels. We allow our management team and employees to work independently with the proper checks and balances in place.

The true entrepreneurial spirit of the VMX leadership team in parallel with the dynamic group of professionals at VMX will ensure continued success and a true advantage for our environment for generations to come.

Community Involvement & News

VMX strives to make a difference by regularly giving to causes that support our environment, educate children and support different people and organizations throughout the United States.

We donate our time expertise and resources and whatever it takes to lend a helping hand up!

Awards
2022 Crain's Notable Leader Click Here to Read the Article
2014 Women of Color Achievement Award - 100 Black Men of Greater Detroit
2011 NAWBO Thank You Award - National Association of Women Business Owners
2010 EMA Distinguished Service Award - Environmental Managers Association
2009 Top 100 Small Business of Michigan - DiversityBusiness.com
2008 DiversityBusiness.com Top Business Award - DiversityBusiness.com
2007 Enterprising Women of the Year Awards - Enterprising Women Magazine
2007 BWCA Best Business Entrepreneur Award - BWCA


Recognition
2013 Girl Scouts Recognition - Girl Scouts
2012 NAWBO Women’s History Month Recognition - National Association of Women Business Owners
2010 SBA Emerging 200 Program - Small Business Administration
2010 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch - State of Michigan

Certifications and Memberships