Veteran Owned Business Rountable

Includes access to the exclusive VIP Reception at 5:00 PM featuring premium networking, early venue access, and special recognition throughout the evening.

Doors open at 6:00 PM for dinner, awards program, and live entertainment.

General Admission

<p fr-original-style='margin-top:10.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:13px;font-family:"Cambria",serif;' id="isPasted" style="margin: 10pt 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 13px; font-family: Cambria, serif; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Honoring Two Decades of Service, Success, and Inclusion<p fr-original-style='margin-top:10.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:13px;font-family:"Cambria",serif;' style="margin: 10pt 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 13px; font-family: Cambria, serif; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Join the Veteran-Owned Business Roundtable (VOBRT) for a powerful evening celebrating 20 years of championing veteran entrepreneurship, supplier diversity, and community leadership across the nation.<p fr-original-style='margin-top:10.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:13px;font-family:"Cambria",serif;' style="margin: 10pt 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 13px; font-family: Cambria, serif; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Taking place the weekend after Veterans Day, this historic event marks VOBRT&rsquo;s &nbsp;National awards gala&mdash;a night dedicated to recognizing the corporations, veteran-owned businesses, and community leaders who are setting the standard for veteran inclusion in business and beyond.<p fr-original-style='margin-top:10.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:13px;font-family:"Cambria",serif;' style="margin: 10pt 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 13px; font-family: Cambria, serif; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">🎤&nbsp;Master of Ceremonies: Crystal P.<p fr-original-style='margin-top:10.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:13px;font-family:"Cambria",serif;' style="margin: 10pt 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 13px; font-family: Cambria, serif; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Detroit&rsquo;s own Crystal P., nationally recognized comedian and vibrant entertainer, will lead the evening with energy, humor, and heart&mdash;bringing together a meaningful and uplifting experience.<p fr-original-style='margin-top:10.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:13px;font-family:"Cambria",serif;' style="margin: 10pt 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 13px; font-family: Cambria, serif; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">🎶&nbsp;Live Music by Larry Lee &amp; The Back In The Day Band<p fr-original-style='margin-top:10.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:13px;font-family:"Cambria",serif;' style="margin: 10pt 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 13px; font-family: Cambria, serif; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Legendary Detroit talent Larry Lee &amp; The Back In The Day Band will deliver an unforgettable performance, blending R&amp;B, soul, funk, and rock. With members who have performed with The Temptations and Four Tops.<p fr-original-style='margin-top:10.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:13px;font-family:"Cambria",serif;' style="margin: 10pt 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 13px; font-family: Cambria, serif; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">🎟️&nbsp;Ticket Options:<ul fr-original-style="margin-bottom:0in;" style="margin-bottom: 0in; box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li fr-original-style='margin-top:10.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:13px;font-family:"Cambria",serif;' style="margin: 10pt 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 13px; font-family: Cambria, serif; box-sizing: inherit;">VIP Ticket&nbsp;&ndash; Includes access to the exclusive VIP Reception at 5:00 PM featuring premium networking, early venue access, and special recognition throughout the evening</li><li fr-original-style='margin-top:10.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:13px;font-family:"Cambria",serif;' style="margin: 10pt 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 13px; font-family: Cambria, serif; box-sizing: inherit;">General Admission&nbsp;&ndash; Doors open at 6:00 PM for dinner, awards program, and live entertainment</li></ul> <p fr-original-style='margin-top:10.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:13px;font-family:"Cambria",serif;' id="isPasted" style="margin: 10pt 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 13px; font-family: Cambria, serif; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Evening Highlights:<ul fr-original-style="margin-bottom:0in;" style="margin-bottom: 0in; box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li fr-original-style='margin-top:10.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:13px;font-family:"Cambria",serif;' style="margin: 10pt 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 13px; font-family: Cambria, serif; box-sizing: inherit;">Heroes of Inclusion Awards&nbsp;ceremony</li><li fr-original-style='margin-top:10.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:13px;font-family:"Cambria",serif;' style="margin: 10pt 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 13px; font-family: Cambria, serif; box-sizing: inherit;">Gourmet dinner and cocktails</li><li fr-original-style='margin-top:10.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:13px;font-family:"Cambria",serif;' style="margin: 10pt 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 13px; font-family: Cambria, serif; box-sizing: inherit;">Executive networking and celebration</li><li fr-original-style='margin-top:10.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:13px;font-family:"Cambria",serif;' style="margin: 10pt 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 13px; font-family: Cambria, serif; box-sizing: inherit;">Silent auction supporting VOBRT&rsquo;s national programs</li><li fr-original-style='margin-top:10.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:13px;font-family:"Cambria",serif;' style="margin: 10pt 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 13px; font-family: Cambria, serif; box-sizing: inherit;">A 20-year retrospective video tribute to VOBRT&rsquo;s mission and impact</li></ul><p fr-original-style='margin-top:10.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:13px;font-family:"Cambria",serif;' style="margin: 10pt 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 13px; font-family: Cambria, serif; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">With valet parking for all guests and an iconic downtown Detroit location, this gala will be an inspiring, high-energy evening. that reflects on where we&#39;ve been&mdash;and where we&#39;re headed next. Come celebrate the legacy.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dear <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name , Thank you for purchasing your ticket to the Veteran-Owned Business Roundtable&rsquo;s 20th Anniversary Gala! We&rsquo;re honored to have you join us for this milestone celebration on Friday, November 14, 2025, at DTE Energy Headquarters in Detroit. This special evening will feature:<ul data-end="828" data-start="560" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="598" data-start="560" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">✨ The Heroes of Inclusion Awards</li><li data-end="656" data-start="599" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🎶 Live music by Larry Lee &amp; The Back In The Day Band</li><li data-end="698" data-start="657" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🎤 Hosted by Detroit&rsquo;s own Crystal P.</li><li data-end="764" data-start="699" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🍽️ Gourmet dinner, cocktails, and executive-level networking</li><li data-end="828" data-start="765" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🎥 A 20-year retrospective tribute to VOBRT&rsquo;s national impact</li></ul>VIP Reception begins at 5:00 PM General Admission entry starts at 6:00 PM 🅿️ Valet parking provided for all guests We look forward to celebrating with you as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and ignite the future of veteran-owned business. If you have any questions before the event, feel free to contact us at info@veteranroundtable.org. Thank you for being part of this historic evening. With gratitude, Peter Vazquez Executive Director Veteran-Owned Business Roundtable www.veteranroundtable.org/gala

Honoring Two Decades of Service, Success, and InclusionJoin the Veteran-Owned Business Roundtable (VOBRT) for a powerful evening celebrating 20 years of championing veteran entrepreneurship, supplier diversity, and community leadership across the nation.Taking place the weekend after Veterans Day, this historic event marks VOBRT’s  National awards gala—a night dedicated to recognizing the corporations, veteran-owned businesses, and community leaders who are setting the standard for veteran inclusion in business and beyond.🎤 Master of Ceremonies: Crystal P.Detroit’s own Crystal P., nationally recognized comedian and vibrant entertainer, will lead the evening with energy, humor, and heart—bringing together a meaningful and uplifting experience.🎶 Live Music by Larry Lee &amp; The Back In The Day BandLegendary Detroit talent Larry Lee &amp; The Back In The Day Band will deliver an unforgettable performance, blending R&amp;B, soul, funk, and rock. With members who have performed with The Temptations and Four Tops.🎟️ Ticket Options:<ul><li>VIP Ticket – Includes access to the exclusive VIP Reception at 5:00 PM featuring premium networking, early venue access, and special recognition throughout the evening</li><li>General Admission – Doors open at 6:00 PM for dinner, awards program, and live entertainment</li></ul> Evening Highlights:<ul><li>Heroes of Inclusion Awards ceremony</li><li>Gourmet dinner and cocktails</li><li>Executive networking and celebration</li><li>Silent auction supporting VOBRT’s national programs</li><li>A 20-year retrospective video tribute to VOBRT’s mission and impact</li></ul>With valet parking for all guests and an iconic downtown Detroit location, this gala will be an inspiring, high-energy evening. that reflects on where we've been—and where we're headed next. Come celebrate the legacy.

VOBRT 20th Anniversary Gala

1 Energy Plaza

VIP

US$249

General Admission

US$199