No Longer Divided
ONE VISION. ONE COMMUNITY. UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITY.
Sept 9–10, 2026
Wind Creek Chicago Southland
East Hazel Crest, Illinois
21ST ANNUAL CONVENTION
About the Convention
Uniting Black businesses with corporations, government agencies, and community leaders to create meaningful partnerships, unlock economic opportunities, and build a stronger future together.
What Past Attendees Are Saying
“The partnership I built during the convention transformed my business”
“The partnership I built during the convention transformed my business”
“The partnership I built during the convention transformed my business”
Watch Last Year's Convention
Experience the energy, connections, and impact that made last year unforgettable. From keynote addresses to business matching sessions, catch up on what you missed.
Our Sponsors
Wind Creek Chicago SouthlandEast Hazel Crest, Illinois
Frequently Asked Questions
The convention will take place on September 9-10, 2026, at the Wind Creek Chicago Southland located in East Hazel Crest, Illinois.
The convention is designed for Black business owners, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, government agency representatives, suppliers, and community leaders looking to build strategic partnerships and unlock economic opportunities.
You can register online by clicking the "Register Now" button on this website. Early bird registration discounts are available until August 15th.
Yes, we have multiple tiers of sponsorship and booth exhibition spaces available. Please visit our Sponsorship page or contact sponsorship@ilbcc.org for details.
Absolutely! The agenda includes dedicated networking breakfasts, a networking lunch, structured business matchmaking sessions, and a Welcome Reception at the end of Day 1.