Minority Business Development Center 2025 Small Business Conference & Gala

When: Friday, August 8, 2025 - 5:00pm to Saturday, August 9, 2025 - 10:00pm
Where: East Peoria, IL
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The 2025 Minority Business Development Center 2025 Small Business Conference & Gala theme is: “Empowering Minority Entrepreneurs, Contractors and Small Business Owners”.

Our Objective:

Empower Minority Entrepreneurs and Business Owners: Provide tools, knowledge, and resources to foster business growth and sustainability.
Showcase Opportunities: Highlight partnerships, innovations, and funding sources available to minority businesses.
Strengthen Networks: Facilitate connections among entrepreneurs, contractors, service providers, and investors to promote collaboration.
Celebrate Achievements: Acknowledge and honor the success of minority entrepreneurs and businesses over the past year.