◆ 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

Tickets go on sale November 1, 2026. Friday, February 26 · 5–11 PM EST. Choose your Ball ticket below.

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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SATURDAY • FEBRUARY 27 • 1–5 PM EST

Expo + Summit Admission

General admission is free. Explore the marketplace, fireside chats, featured sessions, and business and community resources. Registration opens November 1, 2026.

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Attending as a vendor? Review the exhibitor application and approval process before paying.

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Put your brand inside the experience.

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

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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

8.5" × 11" advertisement in the 2027 event program.

HALF PAGE

$150

8.5" × 5.5" advertisement for your brand message and call to action.

QUARTER PAGE

$100

4.25" × 5.5" 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 sales open November 1, 2026. Send artwork to the event team after purchasing. Contact us for file format, deadline, business-card dimensions, and placement details. For artwork questions, contact info@saginawblackexcellenceweekend.com.

BLACK EXCELLENCE EXPO

Exhibit with us.

Founding 2027 exhibitors will help shape the inaugural marketplace experience.

Apply first, receive approval, then pay your vendor fee. The vendor application form is coming soon. Please wait for approval before paying. For application and availability questions, contact info@saginawblackexcellenceweekend.com.

MARKETPLACE EXHIBITOR

$100

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

Approved Exhibitor Payment

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.

Approved Food Vendor Payment

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

info@saginawblackexcellenceweekend.com