MBA Presents: Harlem Nights Black Tie Gala

We are no longer accepting registrations for this event. 

This event is a reschedule from its original date, September 27. If you registered and paid before September 27 and can no longer attend, you may transfer your ticket to another attendee by emailing andrea.copeland@cvillechamber.com. Please, no calls. Sorry, no refunds after Oct. 23rd.

Step into the roaring 20s and 30s for an enchanted evening of sequin gowns, ornate headpieces, top hats, fedoras, feathers, and fun at the MBA Presents: Harlem Nights Black Tie Gala. Come dressed to impress for a night to remember. 

The John F. Bell Sr. Vanguard Award will be presented to the 2024 recipient, Khalilah Jones with Chic & Classy Image Consulting. 

The funds raised from the MBA Presents: Harlem Nights Black Tie Gala will further enhance the benefits offered through membership investment. These benefits include: professional development and training; informative education sessions; networking and resource connections; and competitive funding opportunities. 

Many thanks to our sponsors who are helping to make this event possible: 
Albemarle County Economic Development, City of Charlottesville Office of Economic Development and UVA Division for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 
360 Photo Booth Sponsor: Eva Gee Scott - State Farm Insurance Agent
Videography Sponsor: Charlottesville TV10

Table Hosts:
Albemarle County Economic Development
Allison Partners
City of Charlottesville Office of Economic Development
Community Investment Collaborative
Jefferson School Foundation
United Way of Greater Charlottesville
UVA Division for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UVA Finance - Procurement & Supplier Diversity Services
York Property

Music by DJ Reggie Wattz

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The purpose of the Minority Business Alliance (MBA) is to convene, support and promote minority businesses; leveraging local business and nonprofit partners to expand community wealth building. A Minority Business Enterprise is a business that is at least 51% owned by one or more minority individuals (African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, Native American) who are United States citizens or legal resident aliens.