Events
Map Information Session
Thursday, April 16th 4:00 – 5:00PM EST
Running a manufacturing business today means navigating rising costs and rapid tech evolution—what if you had a strategy to stay ahead and scale?
Join us for a virtual informational session about ICIC’s Manufacturing Accelerator Program (MAP)
MAP is a transformative 12-week executive education program designed specifically for small manufacturing companies looking to scale, innovate, and compete. MAP’s Summer 2026 cohort kicks off on May 20, and the program is offered at no cost to participants thanks to the generous support of our funders.
Taught by manufacturing experts and practitioners, MAP’s curriculum helps businesses:
- Develop and implement a profitable business strategy
- Enhance operational efficiency
- Access capital for expansion
- Make strategic industry connections
Whether you’re a prospective applicant or an organization interested in promoting the program to your network, this info session will walk you through the different ways to get involved. You’ll hear directly from MAP Program Director, Brian Becker, and MAP Program Coordinator, Ester Toledo, and have the opportunity to get your questions answered in an open Q&A.
Applications are open for the MAP Summer 2026 cohort. Limited seats are available, so if you’re a manufacturer looking to grow, we encourage you to submit an application ahead of the info session.
ICIC’s Annual Conference, Changemakers Take Action: Leverage Innovation for Growth
Monday, April 27 and Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Get ready for the most dynamic event of the year. ICIC’s Annual Conference, Changemakers Take Action: Leveraging Innovation for Growth, brings together bold entrepreneurs, influential sponsors, and visionary leaders who are shaping the future of small business.
Whether you are an ICIC program alum, a partner driving impact, or a business owner discovering ICIC for the first time, this is your moment to connect, learn, and grow.
If you are ready to lead change instead of reacting to it, this is your opportunity to take action:
- Build powerful relationships with peers and industry leaders
- Access strategies and resources to grow and scale your business
- Explore cutting-edge ideas that drive transformation and create opportunity
Together, we will celebrate success stories, honor changemakers, and chart a path toward a brighter economic future. Join us as we set the stage for the next chapter of growth, innovation, and change.
Event Archive
ICIC’s Annual Conference, Changemakers Take Action: Leverage Innovation for Growth
Monday, April 27 and Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Get ready for the most dynamic event of the year. ICIC’s Annual Conference, Changemakers Take Action: Leveraging Innovation for Growth, brings together bold entrepreneurs, influential sponsors, and visionary leaders who are shaping the future of small business.
Whether you are an ICIC program alum, a partner driving impact, or a business owner discovering ICIC for the first time, this is your moment to connect, learn, and grow.
If you are ready to lead change instead of reacting to it, this is your opportunity to take action:
- Build powerful relationships with peers and industry leaders
- Access strategies and resources to grow and scale your business
- Explore cutting-edge ideas that drive transformation and create opportunity
Together, we will celebrate success stories, honor changemakers, and chart a path toward a brighter economic future. Join us as we set the stage for the next chapter of growth, innovation, and change.
Event Archive
Explore past events, webinars, and conferences from ICIC’s national network—where small business insight meets data-driven research. From national summits to expert-led panels, each recording shares strategies, data, and stories that fuel inclusive economic growth.
Catch up on what you missed—or revisit the moments that moved you—anytime.
ICIC’s 2025 Innovation Summit Playlist
April 23, 2025
AI in Business Webinar
February 20, 2025
Structural Barriers to Small Business Success Webinar
October 15, 2024
Racial Equity in America’s New Industrial Transformation Webinar
June 24, 2024
ICIC’s 2023 Annual Conference Highlight Reel
December 12, 2023
Building for Growth Information Session
March 1, 2023
ICIC’s 2022 Annual Conference Highlight Reel
Tuesday, December 6 & Thursday, December 8, 2022
ICIC’s 2021 Annual Conference Highlight Reel
Tuesday, December 7 & Thursday, December 9, 2021
ICIC, FedEx, and GEN | Building Capacity Building Connections Panel
November 10, 2021
Where Your Values Meet Your Value Add Webinar
November 5, 2021
ICAN Restaurant and Food Industry Panel and Speed Networking
June 28, 2021
A Frank Conversation About the Future of Black Businesses
June 16, 2021
Virtual screening of A Reckoning in Boston, followed by a live Q&A with the filmmakers
May 26, 2021
Leading in Turbulent Times: Strategies for Small Businesses to Survive and Thrive
May 19, 2021
Helping Small Businesses Create COVID-19 Vaccine Plans
May 11, 2021
Defining & Mapping Coronavirus Economic Vulnerability in U.S. Neighborhoods
March 4, 2021
Surviving through COVID-19: A Conversation with Black Restaurant Owners
February 24, 2021