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Dan Seals

ChicagoMSDC Selects Dan Seals as Next President & CEO

The Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council (ChicagoMSDC) announced today that Dan Seals has been named its next President & CEO. Seals was selected after a rigorous national search led by the ChicagoMSDC Board’s Search Committee in partnership with Koya Partners. He succeeds Interim President & CEO Debra Jennings-Johnson, who has guided the organization since 2022.

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Upcoming Events

Visit the website frequently to explore the events in 2026 that CMSDC will host that are centered around connections, development and growth.

Chicago Business Opportunity Forums Day

Chicago Business Opportunity Forums Day

April 17, 2026
9:30 am – 6:00 pm

Chicago Business Opportunity Forums Day

Chicago Business Opportunity Forums Day on   April 17, 2026.   Chicago Business Opportunity Forums Day serves as the launch pad convening a powerful gathering that brings private and public-sector buying organizations together with small businesses.

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Mar 25 2026

Pre-Certification Workshop – March

Pre-Certification Workshop

MBE Certification is the gold standard confirming your business is minority owned and operated. If you’re ready to get certified, join us for a Pre-Certification Workshop.

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Apr 07 2026
Chicago Business Opportunity Forums Day
Apr 17 2026
Pre-Certification Workshop
Apr 22 2026
Pre-Certification Workshop – May
May 27 2026

Are You Ready to Apply for Certification? Please Join Us!

To better prepare you for certification process, the ChicagoMSDC Certification Team, is hosting a Small Business Pre-Certification Workshop every 4th Wednesday of the month. The workshop will provide detailed information regarding the certification application and documentation process.

Your participation in the Small Business Pre-Certification workshop will afford you the opportunity to get through the process much quicker. We look forward to seeing you there!

Dan Seals

Your Business Connector

ChicagoMSDC is your business connector to facilitate opportunity and growth for businesses in our economy. Support today and continue to foster business relationships!
Corporate
Corporate

ChicagoMSDC corporate members create opportunities for certified Small Business to effectively compete in the procurement process for supply chain organizations.
Programs
Programs

Participate in the various opportunities to grow our knowledge in supplier diversity (corporate members) and development programming to expand your capacity (Small Business)
Certification
Certification

The certification process is utilized by corporate members to track the spend from diverse businesses. It is a business tool to support the growth of Small Business.

Resources
Resources

Whether you’re looking to grow your business or discover the impact of CMSDC over the pass year, we have resources to support your firms development needs.
Donate
Donate

The generous investments of our sponsors and partners make it possible for CMSDC to continue providing opportunities for our certified to increase their revenue.
Bydivers
Buy Diverse

Engage with the small businesses that are supply chain ready and capable of doing business with your organization.

The Chicago 2024 Annual Report

Despite the shifting winds, our foundation has never been stronger. ChicagoMSDC remains unapologetically focused on leveling the playing field. Our efforts are about transformation. Not about optics but about outcomes. As long as there is inequity in supply chains, we will be here advocating, innovating, and elevating.

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