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28th Anniversary
Pinnacle Pathways
Gala · Business Awards · Expo
Arizona’s Golden Hour
SaturdayDecember 19, 2026
Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse PassChandler, Arizona
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Join us for Golden Hour.
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Align your organization with Arizona’s premier celebration of Black business and leadership.
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Meet founders, executives, families and community leaders in the vendor marketplace.
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Create a high-visibility brand moment before, during and beyond the event.
Activate your brandThe 2026 Experience
Where enterprise meets celebration.
From first conversations at the expo to the final toast at the gala, Pinnacle Pathways is designed to create access, visibility and momentum.
Business Expo & Vendor Marketplace
A curated marketplace connecting Arizona businesses with new customers, resources and relationships.
Leadership Tracks & Panels
Purposeful conversations with the leaders shaping business, policy and opportunity across the state.
Capital Access & Deal Room
A focused environment where founders, funders and strategic partners can move opportunity forward.
Youth Row
A place for the next generation to showcase ideas, build confidence and see a future in entrepreneurship.
Desert Black-Tie Gala
An elegant evening honoring achievement, community impact and the pathways being built for what comes next.
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Your seat at Arizona’s golden hour.
Join the expo, dress for the gala, or bring your team for the complete Pinnacle Pathways experience.
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Sponsor a signature moment, lead an industry conversation, showcase your business or create a custom activation.
A legacy in motion
28 years of building pathways.
The Black Chamber of Arizona brings together the people, enterprises and institutions moving our state forward. This anniversary honors that legacy—and sets the stage for what comes next.
FAQ
Plan your experience.
When and where is Pinnacle Pathways?
Saturday, December 19, 2026 at Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, Arizona.
Can I attend only the expo or only the gala?
Yes. Individual expo and gala tickets, a combined bundle, VIP admission and corporate tables are planned.
How can my company participate?
Opportunities include sponsorships, industry track partnerships, vendor booths, advertising and custom brand activations.
When will speakers and the full schedule be announced?
Speakers, honorees and the complete schedule will be shared once confirmed.