News and Events

Annually, QCDC hosts a full calendar of events and activities designed to engage, serve, and support our communities at large.  QCDC-powered events draw business owners, tourists from around the world, residents, Chicago visitors, and more.  

Our Business Development programs provide critical support for small business owners, education for all stages of a business, and information on resources needed to strengthen, stabilize, and grow the local ecosystem.  As well as provide a platform for B-to-B networking and access to the city officials and “powerbrokers”. 

QCDC’s area-wide marketing activities are family-friendly for all ages. QCDC’s area-wide marketing activities are family-friendly for all ages. 

Annually, QCDC hosts a full calendar of events and activities designed to engage, serve, and support our communities at large.  

QCDC-powered events draw business owners, tourists from around the world, residents, Chicago visitors, and more.  QCDC’s area-wide marketing activities are family-friendly for all ages.  These annual events may include Bronzeville Summer Nights, Shop Local Bronzeville, Holidays in Bronzeville, and Fall in Love with Bronzeville and local art installations.  Our events are designed to welcome the world to our communities, celebrating and demonstrating how and where Culture Lives in Bronzeville. 

The vast majority of events and activities powered by QCDC are free to business owners, participants, residents, and the community at large.  QCDC is a mission-based organization that designs and powers activities to grow, celebrate, and honor the Community, Culture, and Commerce. 

LOOK WHAT'S COMING…. 

April 27
Bronzeville Business Corridors Community Cleanup
Join QCDC and Emerald South for a monthly community cleanup initiative in Bronzeville starting June 7th. Saturday, June 7th 10:00AM – 12:00PM Corridor Focus: 43rd between […]
April 26
Summer Bronzeville Business Connect
Area Business Owners, let’s connect! Meet and greet neighboring business owners in-person and find ways to grow and lift together in 2025! Two Fish Crab Shack […]
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