White and green event text for the "5th Annual GREENlight Business Awards Gala" is layered over a dark blue architectural blueprint background.

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2027 GREENlight Awards Gala: THE BLUEPRINTBuilding Our Future. Honoring Our Visionaries. Celebrating Black Excellence.Join Erie&rsquo;s Black Wall Street (EBWS) for an unforgettable evening of elegance, inspiration, and celebration at the 2027 GREENlight Awards Gala: THE BLUEPRINT, on Saturday, February 20, 2027, at Rainbow Gardens in Erie, Pennsylvania. This year&#39;s theme, THE BLUEPRINT, celebrates the power of community architects &mdash; the entrepreneurs, visionaries, and changemakers who are not waiting for opportunity but are actively building it. We believe the future of our communities is ours to design. Through collective investment, entrepreneurship, collaboration, and ownership, we have the power to create lasting economic opportunities for generations to come. As EBWS continues transforming that vision into reality through projects like The Onyx Exchange, this year&#39;s gala will bring our mission to life through architectural-inspired d&eacute;cor, actual building blueprints, and an atmosphere that reflects the beauty of what we can accomplish together.More than an awards ceremony, the GREENlight Awards Gala is a celebration of Black excellence, entrepreneurship, community leadership, and the businesses helping shape Erie&#39;s future.What to Expect<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Blue Carpet Arrival &amp; Cocktail Reception &mdash; Step into an elegant, blueprint-inspired atmosphere.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Elevated Culinary Experience &mdash; Enjoy a delicious selection of heavy hors d&#39;oeuvres and thoughtfully curated food stations throughout the evening.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Cash/Card Bar &mdash; Enjoy a selection of beer, wine, and signature cocktails available for purchase.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">GREENlight Awards Ceremony &mdash; Celebrate outstanding Black-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and community visionaries.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Inspiring Community Conversation &mdash; Explore what it means to become the architects of our own economic future.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Live Music &amp; Entertainment &mdash; Enjoy an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, and celebration.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">An Opportunity to Build Together &mdash; Learn how EBWS is creating pathways to business ownership, homeownership, and generational wealth.</li></ul>Event DetailsDate: Saturday, February 20, 2027 Location: Rainbow Gardens | Erie, Pennsylvania Theme: THE BLUEPRINT Attire: Blueprint Elegance &mdash; Formal or cocktail attire. Navy blue, white, gold, and sophisticated architectural-inspired looks are encouraged.Every great community begins with a vision. Every vision needs a blueprint. And every blueprint needs builders. Join us as we honor those building today and celebrate what we&#39;re creating for tomorrow.

2027 GREENlight Awards Gala: THE BLUEPRINTBuilding Our Future. Honoring Our Visionaries. Celebrating Black Excellence.Join Erie’s Black Wall Street (EBWS) for an unforgettable evening of elegance, inspiration, and celebration at the 2027 GREENlight Awards Gala: THE BLUEPRINT, on Saturday, February 20, 2027, at Rainbow Gardens in Erie, Pennsylvania. This year's theme, THE BLUEPRINT, celebrates the power of community architects — the entrepreneurs, visionaries, and changemakers who are not waiting for opportunity but are actively building it. We believe the future of our communities is ours to design. Through collective investment, entrepreneurship, collaboration, and ownership, we have the power to create lasting economic opportunities for generations to come. As EBWS continues transforming that vision into reality through projects like The Onyx Exchange, this year's gala will bring our mission to life through architectural-inspired décor, actual building blueprints, and an atmosphere that reflects the beauty of what we can accomplish together.More than an awards ceremony, the GREENlight Awards Gala is a celebration of Black excellence, entrepreneurship, community leadership, and the businesses helping shape Erie's future.What to Expect<ul><li>Blue Carpet Arrival &amp; Cocktail Reception — Step into an elegant, blueprint-inspired atmosphere.</li><li>Elevated Culinary Experience — Enjoy a delicious selection of heavy hors d'oeuvres and thoughtfully curated food stations throughout the evening.</li><li>Cash/Card Bar — Enjoy a selection of beer, wine, and signature cocktails available for purchase.</li><li>GREENlight Awards Ceremony — Celebrate outstanding Black-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and community visionaries.</li><li>Inspiring Community Conversation — Explore what it means to become the architects of our own economic future.</li><li>Live Music &amp; Entertainment — Enjoy an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, and celebration.</li><li>An Opportunity to Build Together — Learn how EBWS is creating pathways to business ownership, homeownership, and generational wealth.</li></ul>Event DetailsDate: Saturday, February 20, 2027 Location: Rainbow Gardens | Erie, Pennsylvania Theme: THE BLUEPRINT Attire: Blueprint Elegance — Formal or cocktail attire. Navy blue, white, gold, and sophisticated architectural-inspired looks are encouraged.Every great community begins with a vision. Every vision needs a blueprint. And every blueprint needs builders. Join us as we honor those building today and celebrate what we're creating for tomorrow.

Eries Black Wall Street

5th Annual Greenlight Awards 2027

220 Waldameer Park Rd

Early Bird Special-Single

$85

Early Bird Special-Group

$680

Group General Admission

$750

General Admission

$100

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