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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.

CBO Forums Speaker Session II

CBO Forums Speaker Session II

June 25, 2026
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

CBO Forums Speaker Session II

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.

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Jun 24 2026

Pre-Certification Workshop

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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CBO Forums Speaker Session II
Jun 25 2026
Young Entrepreneurs – Capacity Building Session #2
Jul 09 2026
Pre-Certification Workshop- July
Jul 22 2026
Procurement Lunch & Learn
Jul 29 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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