Voting
Voting officially opens June 1st through September 16th.
We take the voting process very seriously, we have upgraded our systems to ensure no duplication or fake emails are used.
Voting officially opens June 1st through September 16th.
Yes, youth businesses can be voted for any category.
- Realtor of the year
- Artist of the year
- Ally of the year
- Humanitarian
- Media Star
- People’s Choice
- Performer of the year
**Honorary awards do not receive grants.
Vendors
- Vendor Table only (no Black Business Ball ticket) $300.00
- Vendor Table with 1 Black Business Ball General Admission Ticket Included $450.00
- Vendor Table with 2 Black Business Ball General Admission Tickets included $550.00
- Massage services
- Decorations (linens, centerpieces, flowers)
- Specialty services (cryotherapy, facials, limo or car services, etc..)
- Anything media and digital such as video, photography, photo booth, etc..)
- You may pay in full or split the fee into 2 payments.
- All vendor fees must be paid in full by July 1st, 2022
- The agreement must be signed and returned to us by July 1st as well
- $300.00 – Table, vendor meal, tablecloth and chair only.
- $450.00 – Vendor Table with 1 Black Business Ball General Admission Ticket Included
- $550.00 – Vendor Table with 2 Black Business Ball General Admission Tickets included
- 1 Vendor per table
- Sharing tables is not allowed unless we are at capacity.
Ticketing
- Tickets go on sale April 1st
- Tickets will be cheapest from April 1st through May 1st after that ticket price will go up $25 per month.
- Ticket Price Month of April $185.00
- Ticket Price Month of May $200.00
- Ticket Price Month of June $225.00
- Ticket Price Month of July $250.00
Please email info@blackbusinessball.com
- The Black Business Ball is on Saturday, October 1st, 2022
- Black Business Ball Expo starts at 3pm – 10pm
- Black Business Ball Red carpet and interviews start at 4pm – 10pm
- Black Business Ball Dinner and event start at 6pm – 11pm
- The Ball will be Held at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis 1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403
- To book hotel and use our event discount click here.
- After Party will be at the Exchange in Downtown Minneapolis 12 Midnight – 2am
The theme of this year’s ball is coming to America, the dress code should be black tie, ball gowns, evening wear, suit and tie for men or anything elegant to match the theme. Dress code will be reinforced.
Parking is included for 1 vehicle for VIP and all inclusive VIP ONLY. Valet and any other parking not on the Hyatt property will be the full responsibility of the guest.
Others
You can add your business here: https://directory.
All vendors will have a free business card space or 1 quarter page in the magazine included.
- Masks are not required but encouraged.
- Recommending that people, both fully vaccinated and unvaccinated, continue to wear a well-fitted mask.
- Limiting the total number of attendees to provide more physical distance.
- Working with the venue to ensure CDC cleaning procedures are followed and that hand sanitizer is readily available.
Donations are used towards grants for the businesses and event expenses. You can donate here: Donate now
