This is our Winter after-work mixer focused on Black young professionals and entrepreneurs. Come mix, mingle, and meet new likeminded people. Come tell people what you do and how you do it. This is a lively, unpretentious “happy hour” event fostering networking of Black professionals, entrepreneurs, and businesses.

• First drink free before 6pm
• Appetizers provided
• Business and social networking friendly and encouraged
• Prizes for competitors
• Raffles for guests

Also, 2017 is the year of action in the Black community. Part of our commitment to action is uplifting Black entrepreneurship and businesses in our communities to highlight ways to keep dollars in our community longer. #PitchBlack includes an “elevator pitch” competition to see who has the slickest verbiage and style to wow potential customers, investors, and business partners, so you can learn about cool Black-owned businesses in the area.

If you have a business you want to advertise, let us know!!

About the Mixer

• This is a mixer focused on meeting other Blacks in the area, and making connections with possible colleagues, clients, or business partners, as well as new friends
• Bring your business cards, product brochures, and other information about your business to share with others
• Everyone will be provided with a name tag for ease of connecting with others!
• The short pitch competition will serve as light entertainment and enlightenment for the evening

About Pitching

• 60 seconds to convince the audience to buy your product or service in a creative way
• Shamelessly spread the word about a Black-powered product of service
• We have some tips here

$10 general attendance /  $20 for Pitch Competition participants (includes admission)
(*$5 upcharge at the door)

Your attendance supports Black Young Professionals of Metro Detroit’s efforts to unify in the young professional community!