28th Anniversary Pinnacle Pathways Gala, Business Awards & Expo

Arizona’s Golden Hour: A day of business connections and opportunities, followed by a black-tie gala and Pinnacle Awards. December 19, 2026. ARIZONA'S GOLDEN HOUR Golden Opportunity · Golden Outcomes · Golden Horizons Saturday, December 19, 2026 | Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass | Chandler, Arizona | City of Chandler, Host City Partner Business Expo: 10AM- 3:00PM | Awards Gala & Party 7pm-12pm Your Next Business Opportunity Starts Here Build relationships. Explore Arizona. Position your business for growth. The Black Chamber of Arizona’s 28th Anniversary Gala, Business Awards & Expo brings entrepreneurs, corporate partners, and community leaders together to celebrate achievement and create connections that can move business forward. Whether you are growing a business in Arizona or exploring opportunities from California and beyond, this gathering offers a place to introduce your company, exchange ideas, and build relationships in Arizona’s business community. Explore the business expo, participate in the programming included with your ticket, and join an evening recognizing leadership and business achievement. Come with a goal: expand your network, increase your visibility, or take the first step toward entering a new market. [Explore Tickets & Experiences] [Exhibit Your Business] [Become a Sponsor] EXPECT A POWERHOUSE EXPERIENCE Keynote speakers, high-impact panel conversations, celebrity guests, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, investors and community leaders, all together for one day of access, opportunity, connections and celebration. THE DAY, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Four tracks run at the same time. • Main Stage. The day's headline conversations on building and scaling in Arizona. Business Conference Pass. • Capital Access & Deal Room. Founders and funders in the same room, on purpose. Business Conference Pass. • Youth Entrepreneurship Summit. The next generation of Arizona founders, hosted with Chandler Unified School District. Free. Schools register as a group. • Small Business Marketplace. Arizona businesses selling to Arizona. Free and open to the public, registration required. Business Conference Pass: $99 through October 31, $149 from November 1. THE EVENING, 7:00 PM to midnight Red carpet and cocktail reception, dinner, the Pinnacle Awards, an impact film and keynote address, Fund-a-Need, then entertainment and the after party. TICKETS, TABLES AND PARTNERSHIPS Invited guests can reserve now through their invitation link. Public sales open October 1. Gala tickets, day passes and booths under $1,000 are paid by card at checkout. For the sponsorship deck and full benefit details, email [email protected].