2026 CSDBCC Annual Gala | Built for This: United in Purpose
About this Event
The County of San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce invites you to our 2026 Annual Gala: Built for This: United in Purpose.
📅 Friday, October 9, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center | Chula Vista, CA
This year's theme, Built for This: United in Purpose, celebrates the power of humanity, connection, resilience, and collective impact.
Join us for an elevated evening bringing together 400–500 business leaders, entrepreneurs, elected officials, corporate partners, community advocates, and changemakers from across the San Diego region.
Throughout the evening, we will recognize individuals whose leadership and service are helping shape a more equitable, prosperous, and inclusive San Diego while celebrating the businesses, organizations, and community partners who make this work possible.
Guests can look forward to an evening of recognition, cultural experiences, meaningful networking, dinner, entertainment, and celebration.
Most importantly, your attendance supports the continued work of the County of San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce. Gala proceeds help us provide entrepreneurs and small businesses with educational workshops, business resources, technical assistance, workforce development programs, networking opportunities, and support for the continued development of our Entrepreneur & Innovation Center.
Individual Ticket Options
VIP Seating — $500
Experience the gala from our premier seating area. VIP tickets are designed for guests who want our highest individual seating level and an elevated gala experience.
Preferred Seating — $300
Enjoy preferred placement within the ballroom and experience the evening from a prime seating section.
General Admission — $150
Join us for the full Built for This: United in Purpose gala experience with general seating.
All individual tickets include admission to the gala, dinner, program, entertainment, and networking opportunities.
Seating is assigned based on ticket level. Guests purchasing tickets separately who would like to be seated together should contact the Chamber after purchasing. Seating requests will be accommodated when possible but are not guaranteed.
Why Your Ticket Matters
When you purchase a ticket, you're doing more than attending a gala.
You're investing in the entrepreneurs, small businesses, and future leaders who are building San Diego's economic future.
Every ticket helps the County of San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce continue creating opportunities for businesses to connect, learn, access resources, build capacity, and grow.
Come dressed to celebrate, ready to connect, and prepared for an unforgettable evening.
We were Built for This. And we are United in Purpose.
Dress Code
Formal / Black-Tie Optional
Questions?
For questions regarding tickets, sponsorship opportunities, tables, or the event, please contact:
Table reservations and sponsorship opportunities are also available for organizations interested in attending as a group.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 161.90 to USD 535.38
