Heartland Black Chamber Holiday Gala
An evening of celebration, connection, and purpose: honoring the people and businesses building a stronger Heartland.
The Heartland Black Chamber Holiday Gala is where our community gathers to celebrate a year of progress and toast the year ahead. Expect an elegant dinner, live entertainment, meaningful connection, and the honoring of the entrepreneurs and leaders moving the Heartland forward. It's a night of purpose and joy in equal measure, and a chance to stand alongside the people investing in Black business across Kansas City.
The Heartland Black Chamber Holiday Gala is where our community gathers to celebrate a year of progress and toast the year ahead. Expect an elegant dinner, live entertainment, meaningful connection, and the honoring of the entrepreneurs and leaders moving the Heartland forward. It's a night of purpose and joy in equal measure, and a chance to stand alongside the people investing in Black business across Kansas City.
Location
Unity Village
1901 NW Blue Pkwy,
Lee's Summit, MO 64065
1901 NW Blue Pkwy,
Lee's Summit, MO 64065
Date & Time
December 12, 2026,
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
If last year moved you, this year will stay with you.
We're bringing the community back together for a night of great food, live entertainment, and the recognition our honorees have earned. Come be part of it.
Featuring a live performance by Lee Langston
Event Details
Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Venue: Unity Village, R.D. Goppert Event Center
Address: 1901 NW Blue Parkway, Lee's Summit, MO 64065
Time: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Venue: Unity Village, R.D. Goppert Event Center
Address: 1901 NW Blue Parkway, Lee's Summit, MO 64065
What to Expect
✓ A curated dinner and drinks
✓ Live entertainment and dancing
✓ Awards and community recognition
✓ Networking with leaders, founders, and change-makers
✓ An unforgettable night in support of a stronger Heartland
✓ Live entertainment and dancing
✓ Awards and community recognition
✓ Networking with leaders, founders, and change-makers
✓ An unforgettable night in support of a stronger Heartland
Reserve Your Seat
Ticket prices rise as we get closer to the gala — the earlier you reserve, the more you save. Every ticket includes dinner, entertainment, and a night of celebration.
Early Bird – $250 (save $100)
| ON SALE: August 1 – September 30, 2026 |
Standard – $300 (save $50)
| ON SALE: October 1 – November 30, 2026 |
Last Chance – $350
| ON SALE: December 1 – December 12, 2026 |
💼 Tickets are available through event day, December 12, 2026 — but prices go up the closer we get. Lock in your seat early.
Partner With Us
A sponsorship is more than a logo on a banner. It's a direct investment in the founders and businesses shaping the future of our region. Sponsors receive premium visibility and hospitality throughout the evening, and the pride of knowing their support goes to work in the community long after the last dance.
"Your sponsorship of the Heartland Black Chamber Holiday Gala directly fuels programs that help Black businesses launch, grow, and create jobs across the Heartland."
Presenting Sponsor – $10,000
"Presented by [Sponsor Name]" naming in all event references
Premier logo placement on all materials and the step-and-repeat
Welcome remarks from the stage and presentation of a key award
Full-page ad and featured profile in the digital gala program
2 VIP tables (up to 16 guests) with priority seating
Inclusion in all press releases and a dedicated email/social spotlight
Premier logo placement on all materials and the step-and-repeat
Welcome remarks from the stage and presentation of a key award
Full-page ad and featured profile in the digital gala program
2 VIP tables (up to 16 guests) with priority seating
Inclusion in all press releases and a dedicated email/social spotlight
Entertainment Sponsor – $7,500
Recognized as the exclusive Entertainment Sponsor from the stage
Logo near the main stage and on entertainment promotions
1 VIP table (up to 8 guests) with preferred seating
Half-page ad in the digital gala program
Placement on the event website and selected press mentions
Highlighted in pre- and post-event social media
Logo near the main stage and on entertainment promotions
1 VIP table (up to 8 guests) with preferred seating
Half-page ad in the digital gala program
Placement on the event website and selected press mentions
Highlighted in pre- and post-event social media
Catering Sponsor – $5,000
Recognized as the Catering Sponsor on food stations and menu signage
Logo on the event website and in the digital gala program
1 reserved table (up to 8 guests)
Quarter-page ad in the digital gala program
Social media thank-you post
Logo on the event website and in the digital gala program
1 reserved table (up to 8 guests)
Quarter-page ad in the digital gala program
Social media thank-you post
Table Sponsor – $3,500
One reserved table for up to 8 guests with branded table signage
Name/logo listed as Table Sponsor on the website and in the digital gala program
Recognition from the stage as a supporting sponsor
Name/logo listed as Table Sponsor on the website and in the digital gala program
Recognition from the stage as a supporting sponsor
Awards Sponsor – $3,000
Recognized as the Awards Sponsor during the digital gala program
Logo on awards slides and the awards section of the website
4 reserved tickets to the gala
Logo in the digital gala program and on event signage
Verbal recognition during the awards segment
Logo on awards slides and the awards section of the website
4 reserved tickets to the gala
Logo in the digital gala program and on event signage
Verbal recognition during the awards segment
Small Business Sponsor – $1,500
4 gala tickets with reserved seating in the Small Business Sponsor section
Name/logo listed under "Small Business Sponsors" in the digital gala program
Name/logo on the event website sponsor page
Group recognition slide during the program
Group social media thank-you post
Space to place business cards or a small promo item on a shared table
Name/logo listed under "Small Business Sponsors" in the digital gala program
Name/logo on the event website sponsor page
Group recognition slide during the program
Group social media thank-you post
Space to place business cards or a small promo item on a shared table
About the Heartland Black Chamber
The Heartland Black Chamber exists to connect, support, and advocate for Black-owned businesses across the Kansas City metropolitan area. We empower entrepreneurs, cultivate partnerships, and drive economic growth for a stronger, more inclusive community.
Together, We Thrive. United in purpose. Stronger together.