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Minority Business Summit

Minority Business Summit

Event Sponsors

Gold Sponsor
MetroLINK
Keynote speaker presented by:
United Way Quad Cities
Location Sponsor
Vibrant Arena at The Mark
Date and Time

Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM CDT

Location

Vibrant Arena at The MARK
1201 River Dr, Moline, IL 


Free parking available onsite

Fees/Admission

$15 Members | $20 Non-members

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Minority Business Summit 
Tuesday, October 29 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Vibrant Arena at the MARK, Moline

$15 Members | $20 Non-members

The Minority Business Summit is designed to empower and equip minority entrepreneurs and small business owners with the tools to grow and succeed. The day will feature an inspiring keynote address, interactive workshops on essential business topics, and access to vendor booths offering valuable resources to strengthen your business.

Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, industry experts, and potential partners while expanding your knowledge and building relationships and uncovering new opportunities to take your business to the next level.

 

Meet Our Keynote Speaker:

Abena Sankofa Imhotep, CEO
Sankofa Literary & Empowerment Group

Abena is an award-winning author, scholar, and activist whose work celebrates Africana, challenges historical narratives, and advocates for a just world. 

As the CEO of Sankofa Literary & Empowerment Group, Abena’s mission is two-fold: to create spaces for lifelong learning that center the literature and scholarship of Black authors and to work toward a world where all children love to read.  Abena's complete biography and personal mission.

 
Current Session Topics include:
- Access to Capital Panel
- AI for Small Business
- Profit & Power: Accounting Essentials
- Scaling your Business
- Navigating Government Contracts & Certifications
- Digital Transformation & Marketing for Growth
 
Vendor & Sponsor Opportunities Available! 
Show your support for small businesses by joining our Vendor Expo Area! This is your chance to showcase your products, services, and resources directly to entrepreneurs and business owners who are eager to connect with partners that can help them grow.

Become an Event Sponsor! Through the support of our sponsors, the Quad Cities Chamber provides our members and business community with valuable resources, information, and events such as the Minority Business Summit. If your business is interested in sponsoring this event, click here for the sponsorship details or contact:
Marcy Hyder at [email protected] or call 563.823.2690

The Quad Cities Chamber strives to host inclusive and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. For event assistance or additional information, please contact:
 
James Porter
Vice President, Small & Minority Business
Quad Cities Chamber
O. 563.823.2688
[email protected]

 

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