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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.

Annual Meeting & Holiday Brunch

December 4, 2026

10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Annual Meeting & Holiday Brunch

Join Chicago MSDC for the 2026 Annual Meeting & Holiday Brunch on Friday, December 4, 2026, at Willis Tower. This premier gathering brings together business owners, corporate partners, community leaders, and key stakeholders for a day of connection, celebration, and forward-thinking conversation. We will celebrate the accomplishments and impact of 2026, while sharing what’s ahead for ChicagoMSDC. Guests will meet our new officers and Board slate and see the leaders that will guide our next chapter.

Oct 25 2026

NMSDC National Conference

We are thrilled to invite you to the 2026 NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange! Join us and thousands of your peers at this premier event on October 25-28, 2026, in Los Angeles. This year's theme, “Drive Growth for Shared Prosperity,” explores how collaboration, innovation and business connections can create new opportunities and lasting economic impact.

Pre-Certification Workshop – Oct

Oct 28 2026

Pre-Certification Workshop – Nov

Nov 25 2026

Annual Meeting & Holiday Brunch

Dec 04 2026

Pre-Certification Workshop – Dec

Dec 23 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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

View the Report ChicagoMSDC Publications