Connecting powerhouse women business owners and other diverse suppliers with Fortune 500 Companies is what it’s all about at the Women’s Business Development Center’s (WBDC) 30th Anniversary WBDConnect event. From procurement to matchmaking to networking, WBDConnect is focused on expanding business partnerships, and is being hosted at the Skyline Ballroom, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Rd., in Rosemont on Tuesday, September 13, from 1 to 6:30 p.m. The afternoon is filled with opportunities for fueling businesses forward! Looking to leverage capital? There’s lender matchmaking for that. Seeking support on how to become a subcontractor? Attend the Pathway to Prime discussion. Round out the night with a dinner and WNBA game between the Chicago Sky and Minnesota Lynx. Cost to attend is $100 per person for all the afternoon sessions, dinner and the game, or $50 for just the Fireside Chat, dinner and game. Tickets will be available at the door based on availability. For information and to purchase tickets for WBDConnect, visit (www.wbdc30.org) or call (312) 853-3477.