Join us for Downriver’s premier business expo and black tie gala!

Purchase tickets at the bottom of this page!

PLEASE NOTE: Vendor spaces for the 2026 Black Tie Gala and Expo are sold out. In the case that availability may pop up, and you’d like to be the first to know, please email Events and Marketing Manager Kate Currie to join the waiting list: kcurrie@swcrc.com

Experience the elegance of the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber’s finest event, the Black Tie Gala & Expo! Join us at Downriver’s premier business expo, featuring a unique and elegant gala celebration. The event will feature an open floor plan for the expo with seating for guests, providing a valuable opportunity for networking with regional leaders, enjoying great music, and tasting delicious delicacies in between visiting our amazing expo vendors! This is your opportunity to market your business to small business owners, corporate and non-profit executives, and municipal officials at this prestigious expo and gala! Formal attire is requested, and the event will feature a resourceful expo, delicious food, an open bar, live entertainment, and great fun!

Members have the option to empower their branding with a Table Sponsorship to include logo placement on a round guest table located in the middle of the venue for great exposure! Benefits also include recognition in event marketing eblasts, and admissions for 4. Signup using the registration form below.

One of the most powerful benefits of participating in a business 2 business expo is the opportunity to engage new relationships with fellow vendors! To empower our members’ ability to build a strong network of reliable vendors and clientele, the SWCRC offers exhibitors additional admissions for team members to visit and engage booths throughout this industry diverse gathering! 4 admissions come with each booth!

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

Agenda

6 – 6:30 PM | Pre-gala Champagne Celebration

6:30 – 9:30 PM | Expo, music, prizes, open bar & delicious food!

8:45 PM | Prize winners announced

Become a sponsor or register for a vendor booth (also available for online purchase at the bottom of this page)! Contact SWCRC Events & Marketing Manager Kate Currie for more information about this event at kcurrie@swcrc.com, or (734) 284-6000 x 28.

Sponsorship Info

Advertise with the Black Tie Gala Drawing!

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor!

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors!

Thank you to our Entertainment Sponsor!

Thank you to our Business Showcase Sponsor!

Thank you to our Gold Sponsors!

Thank you to our Silver Sponsors!

Thank you to our Table Sponsors!

Participating Food Vendors: 

A Serendipity Cakery
Crystal Gardens
Kudos Taproom and Fieldhouse
Mission BBQ – Northville
Nothing Bundt Cakes
The Grecian Center
The Prestige Banquet Hall

Other Current Vendors Include:

PLEASE NOTE: Vendor spaces for the 2026 Black Tie Gala and Expo are sold out.

Online registration is closed. Walk in tickets are available!