Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council

06/03/2026

Industry leaders, like Monica Scott with Bally's Chicago, are looking for suppliers to work with. Your chance to position your business in front of procurement decision-makers is next Thursday, June 11 at the High Stakes High Impact Casino Summit.

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06/03/2026

Danielle Bly has been an advocate for diverse companies throughout her entire career. With over 25 years at WEC Energy Group, she has built strategic relationships and leads supplier diversity initiatives across six distinct utilities. Thank you for your hard work and congratulations on being named one of the Outstanding Buyers of the year!

06/02/2026

Representatives from over 11 casinos, all in one place! You'll have the chance to position your business in front of procurement representatives, like Doris Roland with Ameristar, at the High Stakes High Impact Casino Summit. Register now so you can get in the room with buyers 🔗highstakescasinosummit.com

06/02/2026

Congratulations to Jarrod Sheets for being named one of our Outstanding Buyer's of the year! Jarrod works to refine and develop supplier relationships at Cigna. His commitment to being a strategic ally for diverse suppliers has led to year-over-year growth in their supply base.

05/29/2026

One of our Outstanding Buyers of the year, Jezieel Cortes is an advocate for increasing equitable contracting opportunities for small and diverse firms. He has also been instrumental in developing new and streamlined procurement processes for the City of Chicago's Department of Procurement Services. Congratulations, Jezieel!

05/29/2026

In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, we'd like to recognize some of our certified businesses that are making an impact!

🍦Brian Ng started Community Creamery to bring communities together with handcrafted ice cream.
🔧Connie Zhou founded Achna Co. as a way to close a gap in the market for low-cost, high-quality molds.
🖥️David Namkung has spent the last 20 years growing & developing Clarity Partners to be an award-winning technology consulting firm.
🖌️At Art Expressions, Christine Sachs provides innovative and transformational designs to healthcare, corporate, education, and assisted-living clients.

Please join us in celebrating these influential leaders!

05/28/2026

Congrats to one of our Buyers of the Year, Kristen Griffin! 🎉Kristen is an IT Vendor Manager for Chicago Public Schools. She ensures that vendors deliver measurable value while also contributing to the growth of the broader business community. Please join us in celebrating Kristen and all of her hard work.

05/26/2026

Building a business doesn't happen overnight. We're looking for seasoned professionals to set the next generation of entrepreneurs up for success. Apply to be a mentor for the Young Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition: https://ow.ly/AZwo50Z4lAR

The Young Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition, now in its fourth year, is a high-impact initiative designed to support diverse entrepreneurs owners aged 18–35 who are ready to scale their businesses.

05/21/2026

Pitch. Connect. Grow. Whether you're looking to secure contracts, expand your network, or gain actionable insights, the High Stakes High Impact Casino Summit is where it all comes together.

Take advantage of early-bird pricing, available until May 28th, and register now! 🔗https://loom.ly/g_1eUPk