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…. 

September 3
Trademark Basics: What every small business should know now, not later
Join us for this virtual workshop as trademark experts explain trademarks and the fundamentals of the federal registration process. Wednesday, October 8th 12:00PM – 1:30PM Register […]
August 13
City Incentives: SBIF Lunch & Learn
Join us to learn more about City Incentives for Small Businesses. The Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) will be discussed with a focus on the Bronzeville […]
May 20
Bronzeville Summer Nights 2025
Join QCDC as we celebrate Community, Commerce, and Culture! Register for the Grand Finale of 2025 NEW DATE! Saturday, October 11th 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm […]
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