NSBE Annual Black Excellence Soiree
NSBE Annual Gala:
Black Excellence Soiree
Black Excellence Soiree
On Sat Feb 1, 2025, the NSBE Seattle Professionals would like you to join us at our NSBE Annual Black Excellence Soiree. For this event, we would like to recognize Black excellence in the Seattle community. As such, this event will be open to chapter members, corporate partners, and members of the local community. We would love to have you join us for this event to celebrate Black excellence. Registration for this event is has not opened yet, but please stay tuned.
Proceeds from this event will go towards generating a NSBE Seattle Professionals Scholarship for local college students within the greater Seattle area.
To ensure this events success, we are looking for support in a few different areas:
Corporate Partnership
Maximize your visibility by securing Corporate Partner Tickets for two representatives. This includes a dedicated networking station during the Tech Networking Session.
In-Kind Donations
In-kind support for this event includes but is not limited to venue/event space, catering, photography, entertainment, DJ/audio support, printing support, raffle donations.
Donations
If you would like to donate towards the scholarship, please see our Donations page.
For more information, please contact info@nsbeseattle.org
2024 Sponsors
Amazon Engine
2024 Event Overview
Tech Networking Session (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM): Connect with industry professionals, explore career opportunities, and engage with our esteemed company partners, including Blue Origin and Amazon Engine. Professional headshot services will be available to enhance your personal brand from 6-7 PM.
Official Program (7:30 PM Onwards):
Welcome Remarks & Exciting Announcements: Be greeted with warm welcomes, thrilling raffle announcements, and the revelation of our scholarship recipient.
Black Tech Excellence Panel (8:00 PM - 8:45 PM):
Join us for an engaging panel discussion on Black Tech Excellence, featuring insights from trailblazers Roz Francuz-Harris (VP of Talent Acquisition at Zillow), Glenn Grant (Principal PM Manager at Microsoft), and Jacquelyn Howard (Former VP at Starbucks). Explore topics such as fostering diversity, leadership paths, and leveraging technology for social and economic impact within the community.
Music, Dancing, and Networking: Enjoy the beats of DJ Royel, hit the dance floor, and continue networking in a vibrant and celebratory atmosphere.
Culinary Delights: Indulge in delicious catered appetizers and delightful desserts provided by Sansino Catering. Special treats have been sponsored by Nothing Bundt Cakes.
Raffle Highlights: Don't miss the chance to win incredible prizes from local black-owned businesses, including:
Artisan chocolate making class with Chef Poole, owner of Hot Chocolat.
Decadent handcrafted body care products from Coco SheaMa.
Exquisite floral display from April Showers.
Galaxy-inspired Coconut wax candle basket from Not Ur Average Nerd Candles.
$300 value natural hair styling appointment with Toya's Hair Spa, and more!