Meet the Finalists: Sip & Savor

Meet the Finalists: Sip & Savor
A Celebration of Black Business Excellence, Connection & Community
Join us on October 1 for Meet the Finalists: Sip & Savor, an evening of cocktails, networking, and celebration as we officially reveal the 2026 Black in Business Awards finalists.
Held in recognition of Economic Development Week, this special event celebrates the Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs contributing to economic growth, innovation, and opportunity throughout Montgomery County.
Presented in partnership with the Montgomery County Black Collective and Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce, Sip & Savor will bring together entrepreneurs, business leaders, sponsors, judges, community partners, and supporters for an evening centered on connection and Black business excellence.
Raise a Glass to Black Business Excellence
✨ Cocktail Mixer celebrating our 2026 applicants and finalists
✨ Live Finalist Reveal announcing this year’s top Black in Business Awards finalists
✨ Networking with entrepreneurs, sponsors, business leaders, and community partners
✨ Recognition of Our Judges for their time and dedication to the selection process
✨ A collective toast to entrepreneurship, economic empowerment, community, legacy, and excellence
Meet the Finalists: Sip & Savor gives our community an opportunity to come together before the November Awards to celebrate this year’s applicants, meet the finalists, build new relationships, and recognize the impact Black entrepreneurs are making throughout the region.
Space is limited. Reserve your ticket and join us as we raise a glass to the 2026 finalists and the continued growth of Black business in Montgomery County.
General Admission
Join us for an elegant cocktail reception featuring networking, community connections, and the live reveal of the 2026 Black in Business Awards finalists.