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WRMSDC 2025 EXCELLENCE IN SUPPLIER INCLUSION AWARDS GALA & FUNDRAISER

Where elegance meets individuality, Sole & Soul: A Tailored Affair is the ultimate fusion of style, culture, and connection. Hosted by WRMSDC, this exclusive sneaker ball invites Corporate Members and Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) to network, celebrate, and engage in an immersive experience like no other. Guests will don their finest gowns, suits, or tuxedos—adding their own unique flair with statement sneakers. Step into a night of bold fashion, curated spaces, and meaningful connections—because success is best navigated in style.

ABOUT WRMSDC

Our mission is to end poverty in communities of color by helping minority entrepreneurs create intergenerational wealth and good paying jobs.

Date & Time

Friday, May 9th
6:00 - 11:00 PM

Location

Oakland Scottish Rite
1547 Lakeside Dr.
Oakland, CA 94612

ATTIRE

Formalwear - Gowns, suits, or tuxedos
Add your own unique flair with a pair of statement sneakers!

TICKETS

Corporate Members: use code "G25-CORP" for $50 off
Inclusive Suppliers: use code "G25-IS" for $50 off

Return Policy: All sales are considered final once completed. As this is a fundraising event, we're currently unable to process refunds for purchased tickets. Your purchase directly supports the council. Thank you for your understanding and generous support.

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Agenda

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Access

Please contact events@wrmsdc.org if you have access questions or require accommodations to comfortably participate in the Gala. During the registration process, we ask each attendee for any accommodations they may need, including materials provided in formats like large print, text-only, electronic files, etc.; communication aids like American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting, other interpreting, etc.; and other needs.

The Gala will have a limited number of tables with seats designated for any guests with accessibility needs. Please notify events@wrmsdc.org ahead of time if you need a seat so they can reserve a place for you and show you the location of your reserved seats during various activities.

Contact

WRMSDC supports the growth and welfare of minority communities by championing the use of minority-owned businesses in Northern California, Nevada, and Hawai‘i. Our parent organization, the National Minority Supplier Development Council, helps over 12,000 minority businesses connect with major Fortune 500 corporations and their buyers every year. Please visit us online at www.wrmsdc.org.

Please contact events@wrmsdc.org for questions about the event.


Contact Us

WRMSDC Headquarters
80 Swan Way
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 686-2555