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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.

Meet the Primes

September 23, 2026

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Meet the Primes

Join us for Meet the Primes, a dynamic event bringing together prime contractors, certified M/WBE firms, and City of Chicago partners to build connections, explore upcoming procurement opportunities, and strengthen business pathways for the future. This is your opportunity to network, learn, and grow alongside leaders helping shape a more equitable and connected Chicago business community.

Sep 15 2026

PIPE Program – Cohort 11 Begins

Applications for the PIPE Program are open — apply today!

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Supplier Engagement: From Pitch to Payout

Sep 17 2026

Pre-Certification Workshop – Sep

Sep 23 2026

Meet the Primes

Sep 23 2026

Young Entrepreneurs – Pitch Competition

Sep 24 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