MBCC Presents "Being Branded" a Cultural Education Concert

“Powerful, poignant and engaging, this concert represents a dynamic new way to express the past and empower the future through stories

woven in the complexities of race and culture.”

This unique networking event provides an opportunity to gain insight into the challenges

of the minority business community.

The Event

On September 17th and 18th, MBCC will bring to the Twin Cities a cultural education concert, “Being Branded”, to generate awareness around the branding that minorities have had in their past and to stimulate individuals to move beyond those stereotypes.

This cultural event will start with a pre-concert reception at 6:00 p.m.; performance at 7:30 p.m.; and post-concert discussion at 9 p.m. at the *University of Minnesota - Ridder Ice Arena.

*The concert and reception venue was made possible through the support of the Office for Business & Community Economic Development (U of M), Minnesota State Arts Board, Midwest Minority Supplier Development Council, American Family, Xcel Energy

Impact

This cultural education project is a modern dance/figure skating fusion concert. The choreographic work that comprises the concert focuses on the toxic belief systems that an oppressive history has “branded” in the minds and psyches of many individuals of minority descent.

The concert provides a forum through which communities, businesses, students and individuals can identify and better understand this “branding”, address the need to move beyond this detrimental thinking and collaborate among our communities to bring about success for all. A pre- and post-survey will be administered to evaluate the impact.

Small Biz Support

MBCC believes that this concert and discussion will be the beginning of a journey for us to improve our professional and personal lives.

This project presents the opportunity to stimulate business continuation during these tough economic times. MBCC will hire minority-owned businesses to provide the graphic design, printing, catering, photography, videography, music, and floral services. MBCC has hired minority professional skaters, choreographer, and production coordinator to present this important concert.

Request for Support MBCC(501c3) requests sponsorship to help bring this important concert to the business community.

In appreciation for your support, we offer: (http://www.mbccculturaleventb.eventbrite.com/ )

Platinum Sponsor $5,000 Signage and recognition as a platinum sponsor on invitations, program and promotions Reserved lower level seating for 10 guests to attend the concert Reservation for 10 guests to attend the pre-concert and post-concert discussion receptions Sponsor receives 4 complimentary concert DVDs Gold Sponsor $2,500 Signage and recognition as a Gold sponsor on invitations, program and promotions Reserved lower level seating for 6 guests to attend the concert Reservation for 6 guests to attend the pre-concert and post-concert discussion receptions Sponsor receives 2 complimentary concert DVDs Silver Sponsor $1,000 Signage and recognition as a silver sponsor on invitations, program and promotions Reserved lower level seating for 4 guests to attend the concert Reservation for 4 guests to attend the pre-concert and post-concert discussion receptions Sponsor receives 1 complimentary concert DVDs Bronze Sponsor $500 Signage and recognition as a bronze sponsor on invitations, program and promotions Reserved lower level seating for 2 guests to attend the concert Reservation for 2 guests to attend the pre-concert and post-concert discussion receptions

In Closing

Removing barriers creates opportunities,

opportunities create success, success breeds prosperity for all of us.

Please help us bring this important event to the Twin Cities