Minority Business Summit
Event Sponsors
Gold Sponsor
Keynote speaker presented by:
Location Sponsor
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Date and Time
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:15 PM CDT
Location
Vibrant Arena at The MARK
1201 River Dr, Moline, IL
Free parking available onsite
Fees/Admission
$15 Members | $20 Non-members
Description
Minority Business Summit
Tuesday, October 29 | 9 a.m. - 3:15 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.
Abena Sankofa Imhotep, CEOSankofa 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.
- AI for Small Business
- Profit & Power: Accounting Essentials
- Scaling your Business
- Navigating Government Contracts & Certifications
- Digital Transformation & Marketing for Growth
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. Click here for the exhibitor details or contact: Joanna Drake at jdrake@quadcitieschamber.com or call 563.823.2656
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 mhyder@QuadCitiesChamber.com 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:
Vice President, Small & Minority Business
Quad Cities Chamber
O. 563.823.2688
jporter@quadcitieschamber.com
