North Central Minority Supplier Development Council- Business Growth Summit

Tue Jul 21 2026 at 08:30 am to 05:30 pm UTC-05:00

Target Plaza Commons | Minneapolis

NCMSDC
Publisher/HostNCMSDC
North Central Minority Supplier Development Council- Business Growth Summit
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About this Event

Business Growth Summit 2026 —

Where MBEs and Corporate Procurement Get Down to Business.

One day. One room. Endless opportunity.

On July 21, 2026, the Business Growth Summit takes over Target Plaza Commons in Minneapolis for a high-impact day built to turn introductions into contracts and ideas into growth. Hosted by NCMSDC, this is the premier gathering where Minority Business Enterprises and corporate procurement leaders come together to forge real partnerships.

Get ready for a powerhouse lineup:

  • A breakfast keynote on how supplier inclusion drives innovation
  • A "Pitch to Partnership" lunch fireside chat with MBE founders and corporate supplier diversity leads
  • Expert-led breakout tracks designed to sharpen your edge — with dedicated tracks for MBEs and corporate procurement professionals
  • 1:1 Matchmaking Speed Sessions — pre-scheduled meetings that get you face-to-face with the right buyers
  • A closing reception to celebrate the wins and keep the conversations flowing

Whether you're an MBE ready to scale, or a corporate leader serious about building a stronger supplier pipeline, this is the room you need to be in.

Seats are limited. Pre-registration required — secure yours today.


Agenda

🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration & Networking Breakfast
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Breakfast Keynote: "Supplier Diversity as an Economic Engine"
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Networking Break
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
BREAKOUT BLOCK 1 — 2 Concurrent Training Tracks for MBEs and Corporate Member
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Transition & Networking
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch Plenary: Fireside Chat — "From Pitch to Partnership"
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Transition & Networking Break
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:30 PM
BREAKOUT BLOCK 2 — 2 Concurrent Training Tracks for MBEs and Corporate Members
🕑: 02:30 PM - 02:45 PM
Networking Break
🕑: 02:45 PM - 04:00 PM
1:1 Matchmaking Speed Sessions
🕑: 04:00 AM - 04:45 PM
Closing Plenary: "What's Next"
🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:30 PM
Reception & Happy Hour
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Target Plaza Commons, 1001 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, United States

Tickets

USD 0.00 to USD 99.00

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