February 26, 2026 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Join ChicagoMSDC and Craib Accounting for a webinar outlining the importance of tax literacy for business success. Topics to include: New tax breaks for small business owners The importance of filing annually Best practices for keeping accurate records and documentation The benefits of QuickBooks Plus, time to answer your questions Ready to take your financial […]

March 25, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 pm – 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.

April 6, 2026 @ All Day – Young Entrepreneurs – Applications Open Are you a young entrepreneur between 18 and 35 with a business that’s ready to work with major corporations? Application portal will open soon for our Young Entrepreneurs program. LEARN MORE

April 7, 2026 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm – How to Navigate a Trade Show The Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council and AON invite you to attend this in-person workshop highlighting how to make the most out of a trade show. Hosted by Burns and McDonnell. REGISTER NOW

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.

April 22, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 pm – 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.

May 5, 2026 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm – Dolores Saxton-Walker Scholarship Luncheon For over four decades, this scholarship has served as a catalyst for empowering high-achieving and well-rounded students from minority backgrounds within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system LEARN MORE

May 6, 2026 @ All Day – Young Entrepreneurs – Applications Close Applications for our Young Entrepreneurs program close. Apply now if you’re looking for mentorship, targeted training, funding, and access to certification opportunities. LEARN MORE

May 12, 2026 @ 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm – CBO Forums Speaker Session I Explore the essential pillars of long‑term business success: wealth creation, enterprise valuation, and succession planning. The two‑part CBOF Speaker Series continues that conversation with a deeper focus on the financial strategies that drive sustainable growth and generational wealth. Register Now

May 21, 2026 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm – The Future Of Small Businesses Save the date! Join us for a chance to speak with a corporation on how to do business with them and discuss upcoming opportunities. By Invitation Only