The purpose of this gala is to help raise grant funds for newly certified LGBTQ-owned and operated businesses and increase training and resources for young entrepreneurs in Metro Detroit. With a focus on intersectionality within the LGBTQ community, we hope to increase their non-borrowed capital, capacity, and operations, the number of minority-owned LGBTQ businesses, and support the development of future LGBTQ entrepreneurs.

The evening will feature a keynote address and an awards presentation. Awards that will be presented will include Small LGBTQ Business of the Year; Corporation of the Year; and LGBTQ Employee Resource Group (ERG) of the Year. Lastly, there will be a Pitch Competition where you all will have an audience vote.