This black tie optional event is especially designed to recognize the contributions and achievements of minority businesses in Maryland and the surrounding areas. The 2008 Gala featured a before and after networking reception featuring cocktails designed by Mixology Bartending Services, an awards dinner, video interviews, live entertainment and intermingling with the "Who's Who" in the business and political communities. The host for the evening was Doris McMillon of McMillon Communications Inc. and a delicious dinner was presented by Executive Chef Randall McNeely of Thyme Catering LLC (former Executive Chef for the Camelot).
Special guests included Willie Jolley, America's Premier Celebrity Speaker, Singer and Author; US Congresswoman Donna Edwards; Representative from the Maryland Governor's Office of Minority Affairs; Prince George's County First Lady Leslie Johnson; County Council Chair Samuel Dean; County Council member Will Campos; Delegate Aisha Braveboy and Mr. Floyd Wilson (Office of the County Executive and President of the Christian Business Institute) and more...
These leaders came out to celebrate minority business owners and the minority business owners came out to enjoy the celebration as they made connections.
