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My Sisters Keeper: Gala & Awards:
THANK YOU
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Location: Kalamazoo Air Zoo – Aerospace & Science Center
Honoring Legacy. Elevating Her Future.
A Night to Celebrate, Empower, and Invest
Join us for the first-ever Sisters In Business; My Sisters Keeper Fundraising Gala & Awards—an evening of celebration, community, and empowerment in support of Black and Brown women entrepreneurs.
Enjoy a full-course dinner, inspiring awards ceremony, and dancing with the one and only DJ Chuck setting the vibe. This elegant evening is more than an event—it’s a movement to invest in the vision, passion, and resilience of women in business.- This is open to everyone in the
community.
WHY WE GALA
The Sisters In Business Fund was created out of a powerful need: to ensure that Black women have access to the funding, resources, and sustainable support necessary to grow their businesses and thrive as leaders.
Your ticket purchase and donation directly support:
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Microgrants for women entrepreneurs
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Emergency relief for business setbacks
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Opportunities for leadership and expansion, youth scholarships
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Community-rooted programs that affirm, educate, and uplift
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Ongoing development of Sisters In Business programs and events
This gala is more than a celebration—it's about honoring the work, acknowledging the leaders, and investing in a future where women of color thrive.
2025 Awardees
Crystal Legacy Award
Wendy Fields
Sisters Keeper Award
Rekeesha Winston | Rickeshia Williams
Charles Parker – Brothers in Business Award
Bobby Hopewell | Toney Hines
The Keeper Award
Darren Timmeney
Rising Star Youth Award
Artazijah Julian
Ultimate Power Sister Award (Founders’ Choice)
Rontoya Williams
EVENT AGENDA
5:30 PM | Door Open/ Cocktail Hour
6:30 PM | Welcome Acknowledgments
7:15 PM | Dinner Service
8:00 PM | Awards Ceremony
9:00 PM | Music and Dancing with DJ Chuck
QUICK FAQ'S
Cash Bar
Free Parking
Museum Rides Included
Formal/Semi-Formal Attire
WHY WE GALA
The Sisters In Business Fund was created out of a powerful need: to ensure that Black women have access to the funding, resources, and sustainable support necessary to grow their businesses and thrive as leaders.
Your ticket purchase and donation directly support:
-
Microgrants for women entrepreneurs
-
Emergency relief for business setbacks
-
Opportunities for leadership and expansion, youth scholarships
-
Community-rooted programs that affirm, educate, and uplift
-
Ongoing development of Sisters In Business programs and events
This gala is more than a celebration—it's about honoring the work, acknowledging the leaders, and investing in a future where women of color thrive.
Questions? Email us at: sistersinbusinessmi@gmail.com