MBA Presents: Harlem Nights Black Tie Gala

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 2024 John F. Bell Sr. Vanguard Award recipient will be recognized along with the recipients of the 2024 Minority Business Alliance - United Way Minority Business Enterprise Grant. 

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

Table Hosts:
Albemarle County Economic Development
Allison Partners
City of Charlottesville Office of Economic Development
Community Investment Collaborative
Jefferson School Foundation
The Tax Ladies
United Way of Greater Charlottesville
UVA Division for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UVA Finance - Procurement
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.