◆ BLACK EXCELLENCE EXPERIENCE WEEKEND

SAGINAW, MICHIGAN • FEBRUARY 26–27, 2027

Black Excellence
Experience Weekend

Two days of Black business, culture, connection, opportunity, and celebration.

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Presented by COSBE + KISS 107.1 FM

Planned venue: Fashion Square Mall · Former H&M space
Final venue and operating approvals are pending.

THE EXPERIENCE

A weekend built around Black excellence.

The Black Excellence Experience Weekend is designed to elevate Black-owned businesses, connect entrepreneurs with resources and opportunity, and create a signature cultural experience in Saginaw.

CELEBRATEBusiness, culture, achievement
CONNECTEntrepreneurs, professionals, community
BUILDVisibility, relationships, opportunity
EXPERIENCEA premium weekend worth returning to

FRIDAY • FEBRUARY 26

Black Business Ball

An elegant evening celebrating Black business, culture, connection, and excellence.

  • Dinner and full event program
  • Networking and celebration
  • Entertainment and fashion experience
  • Recognition of Black business and community impact
  • VIP reception and premium seating experience

Black tie preferred. Venue layout and final operating details remain subject to venue and agency approval.

SATURDAY • FEBRUARY 27

Black Excellence Expo + Summit

A curated marketplace and summit experience connecting entrepreneurs, community, resources, and opportunity.

  • Black-owned business marketplace
  • Fireside chats, featured sessions, and conversations
  • Business, financial, and community resources
  • Corporate and nonprofit engagement
  • Prepackaged food and beverage vendors

FRIDAY NIGHT

Black Business Ball Tickets

Ticket sales are scheduled to open November 1, 2026 through the official COSBE Zeffy checkout. Select Friday, February 26 for Black Business Ball tickets.

GENERAL ADMISSION

$80

Admission to the Black Business Ball, dinner, live entertainment, networking reception, awards + program, and cash bar access.

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VIP EXPERIENCE

$120

Priority check-in, complimentary arrival champagne, premium reserved seating, premium gift, VIP recognition, dinner + entertainment, and exclusive networking.

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RESERVED TABLE

$600

Reserved table for 8 guests, company/family name on table, dinner for eight, full evening program, and entertainment.

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PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Put your brand inside the experience.

Five ways to align with Black business, culture, community, and connection.

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One Zeffy page will handle tickets, sponsorships, Program Ads and vendor registrations. Sponsorship, ad and exhibitor options are being added; if your option is not listed, contact saginawjuneteenthcelebration@gmail.com. Sponsor benefits are subject to availability, final event operations, and written confirmation. KISS 107.1 FM advertising, airtime, interviews, audience guarantees, or other station inventory are not included unless separately confirmed in writing.

NEW • PROGRAM ADVERTISING

Be seen in the 2027 event program.

Simple ad options for businesses and organizations that want visibility without a full sponsorship package.

FULL PAGE

$250

A full-page advertisement in the 2027 event program.

HALF PAGE

$175

Half-page advertisement with room for a strong brand message and call to action.

QUARTER PAGE

$100

Compact quarter-page advertisement for business promotion or event support.

BUSINESS CARD

$75

Business-card-sized placement for a logo, contact information, and short message.

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Program Ad checkout options are being added to Zeffy. Artwork specifications, submission deadline, program format and placement details will be provided by the event team. For artwork questions, contact saginawjuneteenthcelebration@gmail.com.

BLACK EXCELLENCE EXPO

Exhibit with us.

Founding 2027 exhibitors will help shape the inaugural marketplace experience.

Vendor registration options are being added to Zeffy. For availability questions, contact saginawjuneteenthcelebration@gmail.com.

MARKETPLACE EXHIBITOR

$100

For Black-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, creators, service providers, and community-facing brands.

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FOOD VENDOR

$100

For approved culinary businesses offering prepackaged food and beverage items only. No onsite cooking, open-flame preparation, or made-to-order food service.

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Exhibitor participation and booth assignments are subject to event and venue approval. Food vendors are responsible for applicable licensing, labeling and health requirements.

LET'S BUILD THE EXPERIENCE

Sponsor. Exhibit. Attend. Connect.

Black Excellence Experience Weekend • February 26–27, 2027 • Saginaw, Michigan

saginawjuneteenthcelebration@gmail.com