Annual Fundraiser Event - Expanding the Room

  • 23 Apr 2026
  • 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • 532 W Market St, Akron, OH 44303
  • 206

Registration

  • Discounted ticket for active BCCSC members.

    -Includes one (1) ticket to attend the Black Chamber of Commerce – Summit County Annual Fundraising Event at a discounted member rate.

    Impact:
    This member-exclusive ticket recognizes your commitment to the Chamber while supporting programs, resources, and advocacy efforts that strengthen Black-owned businesses and advance economic opportunity throughout Summit County.
  • Includes one (1) ticket to attend the Black Chamber of Commerce – Summit County Annual Fundraising Event with exclusive access to the VIP Reception (5:00–6:00 PM).

    Impact:
    This ticket honors your leadership as a Founding Donor or Heritage Circle member and recognizes your foundational investment in building and sustaining the Black Chamber of Commerce – Summit County. Your continued support helps strengthen programs, partnerships, and long-term initiatives that advance Black entrepreneurship and community wealth.
  • Includes one (1) ticket to the Black Chamber of Commerce - Summit County's Annual Fundraising Event.

    Your Ticket Impact:
    Supports the Chamber’s mission to Empower Business and Build Community by helping fund programs, resources, and initiatives that advance Black entrepreneurship and economic growth across Summit County.
  • -Includes twenty (20) seats to the Annual Fundraising Event
    -Includes twelve (12) VIP Reception tickets (5:00–6:00 PM)
    -Full-page advertisement in the digital program booklet
    -Company logo included in the digital program booklet
    -Sponsor recognition in the BCCSC newsletter and on the BCCSC website
    -Recognition across four (4) BCCSC marketing channels
    -On-stage recognition and greeting during the main program
    -Opportunity to deliver brief remarks during the event program (timing and duration coordinated with BCCSC)
    -Co-branding throughout the event, including prominent placement alongside BCCSC branding
    -Recognized at the event.

    Event Sponsor — Shaping the Vision Impact:
    As the exclusive Event Sponsor, your partnership helps shape the vision, tone, and reach of the Annual Fundraising Event—positioning you as a champion of Black economic empowerment and a visible leader in building a thriving business community.
  • -Includes sixteen (16) seats to the Annual Fundraising Event
    -Includes eight (8) VIP Reception tickets
    -Prominent branding throughout the event
    -Full-page advertisement in the digital program booklet
    -Company logo included in the digital program booklet
    -Sponsor recognition in the BCCSC newsletter and on the BCCSC website
    -Recognition across four (4) BCCSC marketing channels
    -On-stage recognition and greeting during the main program


    Premier Sponsor — Leading at the Highest Level Impact:
    Your leadership-level support strengthens the Chamber’s capacity to deliver high-impact initiatives, elevate Black business voices, and drive measurable economic outcomes at scale.
  • -Includes eight (8) seats to the Annual Fundraising Event
    -Includes six (6) VIP Reception tickets (5:00–6:00 PM)
    -Branding throughout the event
    -½-page advertisement in the digital program booklet
    -Company logo included in the digital program booklet
    -Sponsor recognition in the BCCSC newsletter and on the BCCSC website
    -Recognition across four (4) BCCSC marketing channels


    Champion Sponsor — Accelerating Impact:
    Champion Sponsors play a critical role in scaling the Chamber’s impact by expanding programming, increasing visibility for Black-owned businesses, and accelerating economic opportunity across the region.
  • -Includes six (6) seats to the Annual Fundraising Event
    -Includes four (4) VIP Reception tickets (5:00–6:00 PM)
    -Branding throughout the event
    -¼-page advertisement in the digital program booklet
    -Company logo included in the digital program booklet
    -Sponsor recognition in the BCCSC newsletter and on the BCCSC website
    -Recognition across two (2) BCCSC marketing channels


    Legacy Leader — Building What Lasts Impact:
    As a Legacy Leader, your sponsorship helps establish long-term systems, partnerships, and pathways that support businesses today while laying the foundation for future generations.
  • -Includes four (4) seats to the Annual Fundraising Event
    -Includes two (2) VIP Reception tickets (5:00–6:00 PM)
    -¼-page advertisement in the digital program booklet
    -Company logo included in the digital program booklet
    -Sponsor recognition in the BCCSC newsletter and on the BCCSC website
    -Recognition across two (2) BCCSC marketing channels


    Community Wealth Builder — Strengthening the Ecosystem Impact:
    Your investment directly contributes to building sustainable community wealth by supporting multiple entrepreneurs and amplifying resources that fuel business development and job creation.
  • -Includes one (1) seat to the Annual Fundraising Event
    -Includes one (1) VIP Reception ticket (5:00–6:00 PM)
    -Company logo included in the digital program booklet
    -Recognition as a Seed Planter Sponsor during the event and in the BCCSC newsletter


    Seed Planter — Planting the First Opportunity Impact:
    This sponsorship helps plant the seeds of growth by investing in one business owner’s journey while strengthening the collective ecosystem that supports Black entrepreneurship.
  • -Sponsor one (1) business owner to attend the Annual Fundraising Event at no cost
    -Includes one (1) VIP Reception ticket (5:00–6:00 PM)
    -Recognition as a Seat Sponsor in the digital program booklet

    Seat Sponsor — Expanding Access Impact:
    Your support removes financial barriers and ensures a local Black business owner has access to critical connections, resources, and inspiration that can move their business forward.
  • Includes one (1) reserved table with eight (8) seats at the Black Chamber of Commerce – Summit County Annual Fundraising Event.

    Impact:
    Your table purchase supports the Chamber’s mission to Empower Business and Build Community by creating space for shared connection, collective giving, and meaningful engagement for businesses across Summit County.
  • Reserved for approved event volunteers. Includes one (1) complimentary ticket to attend the Black Chamber of Commerce – Summit County Annual Fundraising Event.

    This ticket is reserved for approved volunteers in recognition of their time, service, and commitment to supporting the Chamber’s mission to Empower Business and Build Community.

Register

An unforgettable evening returns—bigger and bolder.

After a sold-out inaugural event, the Black Chamber of Commerce – Summit County is proud to present our 2026 Annual Fundraiser, Expanding the Room. This premier fundraising experience brings together leaders, partners, and change-makers committed to empowering business and building community.

Join us for an evening of inspiration, networking, and purpose as we continue building a stronger, more connected Black business ecosystem in Summit County and beyond. This is more than an event—it’s an investment in the future of Black businesses.


Black Chamber of Commerce Summit County

Our Mission

The Black Chamber of Commerce – Summit County develops, empowers, promotes, and supports Black-owned businesses.

Contact

Physical: 1495 S. Hawkins St.
Akron, OH 44320
Mailing: 1700 W. Market St. #188
Akron, OH 44320

info@blackchambersc.org
(330) 913-3835

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