About this Event
🔥 Build. Belong. Break Through.🔥
As the grand finale of Black History Month, this exclusive experience brings together trailblazing entrepreneurs, culture creators, and industry leaders shaping the future of Black excellence. More than a networking event, it’s a movement—a celebration of progress and a call to action.
At Connect 2 Rise, our mission is to foster meaningful connections and ensure that all groups not only have a seat at the table but also thrive in an ecosystem built for success, not just survival.
The Black Blueprint Network Mixer honors the entrepreneurial spirit, labor contributions, and cultural innovation of Black leaders across industries. This transformative evening is designed to inspire collaboration, elevate connections, and ignite ideas—a collective effort to rewrite the future of Black excellence.
Whether you're scaling a brand, launching a movement, or redefining the game, this is YOUR opportunity to connect, create, and grow alongside the best in business.
Why This Event Matters
Black entrepreneurs are building businesses at a record pace, yet many face challenges in funding and access to networks. This event is designed to break those barriers, spark connections, and elevate your path to success.
“We are each other’s harvest; we are each other’s business; we are each other’s magnitude and bond.” – Gwendolyn Brooks.
Join us to honor the past, celebrate the present, and build the future of Black excellence.
Ticket Options (Limited Availability):
🎟️ General Admission: $50.00
🎟️ Early Bird Special (ends February 1, 2025): $25.00
🎟️ 6 Vendor Tables Available: If you like to participate as a vendor to showcase business, it is only $100.00. Includes table, chairs, and 2 tickets for you and a guest.
(Includes refreshments, lite bites, and networking/business card exchange)
2 Ways to Pay:
- Pay Via Eventbrite
- Eliminate The Fees! Purchase a Ticket Via PayPal: Visit the Institute for Education, Research, and Scholarships (IFERS), our fiscal sponsor, and donate either $25.00, $50.00, or more directly through their donation page at https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TFF6WMX6KNA2G.
Thank you for your support in helping us create meaningful connections and elevate Black excellence!
Dress Code:
Unapologetically Bold. Business Chic with Cultural Flair. We are rolling out the red carpet!
Your Next Breakthrough Starts Here
This is YOUR opportunity to connect with high-impact professionals, gain invaluable insights, and leave inspired to take your vision to the next level.
📅 Reserve Your Spot Today—Spaces Are Filling Fast!
Building a Swag Bag Opportunity:
If you would like to put an item in our swag bags, please contact us as we would love to add your product and/or information in the bag! It will become an exclusive VIP gift bag with curated items (e.g., branded materials, sponsor products).
Lastly......
🎟️ Become An Event Sponsor Opportunities: From $100 to $2900
Benefits Includes:
- Name or logo featured in event program and marketing materials.
- Shoutout during the event program.
- Recognition in a "Thank You to Our Sponsors" social media post.
- Logo included on the event’s backdrop and tabletops
- Complimentary General Admission tickets.
- Opportunity to include promotional materials/products in swag bags.
- Opportunity to deliver a 2-3 minute spotlight presentation during the event.
- Opportunity for a vendor table to showcase their business.
Perfect for small businesses or individuals looking to support the event while gaining visibility and connections.
For sponsorship opportunities or questions, contact us at or (626) 561-0622.
All Sponsorhips will be paid to the Institute for Education, Research, and Scholarships (IFERS), our fiscal sponsor: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TFF6WMX6KNA2G.
About Connect 2 Rise
Connect 2 Rise is a nonprofit on a mission to end loneliness and build community. At Connect 2 Rise, our mission is to foster meaningful connections and ensure that all groups not only have a seat at the table but also thrive in an ecosystem built for success—not just survival.
Through events like The Black Blueprint Network Mixer, we bring together changemakers to celebrate, collaborate, and create a collective future of opportunity and excellence.
By attending The Black Blueprint Network Mixer, you consent to being photographed or recorded during the event. These photos and videos may be used by Connect 2 Rise Inc. for promotional and marketing purposes without additional consent or compensation. If you prefer not to appear in photos or videos, please notify event staff upon check-in.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
2594 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA, USA, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 108.55
