Wealth and Opportunity Summit
September 25, 2026
9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Empowerment Center, Chicago Urban League
9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Empowerment Center, Chicago Urban League
The 8th Annual Wealth & Opportunity Summit (Chain Reaction Edition) brings buyers and suppliers into one room for one day — covering supply chains, corporate contracts, government procurement, retail shelves, and vendor opportunities. Free to attend.
The 8th Annual Wealth & Opportunity Summit — Chain Reaction Edition — brings buyers and suppliers into one room for one day.
This Year’s Focus
Five Doors Into the Chain
- 01Supply chains
- 02Corporate contracts
- 03Government procurement
- 04Retail shelves
- 05Vendor opportunities
Opens the Day · 9:00 AM
Wealth. Ownership. The Chain.
Karen Freeman Wilson
President/CEO, Chicago Urban League
John Rogers
President/CEO, Ariel Investments
Plus Kim Lewis of CurlMix, Uduimoh Umolu of Jon Basil Tequila, and Jerod Johnson of Black and Bold Coffee.
Applications Open · Live at 2:30 PM
Pitch Please!
$5,000
top prize
$2,500 second
$1,000 third
$2,500 second
$1,000 third
Three business owners get four minutes in front of the judges. Is your pitch ready for prime time?
When
Fri, Sept 25
9AM – 9PM
Where
Empowerment Center
Cost
Free
