On August 3, 2024, The Alabama Collective hosted the Sips at Sunset Garden Party, an event that brought together the vibrant business community of Montgomery for an evening of elegance, connection, and celebration. Held at the stunning Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, the party also served a greater purpose: raising money for the MGM S.E.E.D Grant Fund, which benefits local small and minority-owned businesses in Montgomery, Alabama.
Mayor Steven Reed opened the event with an inspiring speech that emphasized the importance of Montgomery’s business community and the role it plays in driving innovation and growth in the region. In addition, Innovate Alabama CEO, Cynthia Crutchfield provided information to attendees on additional opportunities for them to receive funding for their businesses.
After such an impactful opening, the atmosphere was electric with beautiful décor, great food and drinks, and live entertainment as we all partied the night away for a great cause!
We want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU 🙏🏽 to the following individuals and organizations who made this event possible:
🤎Our attendees: for contributing to the MGM S.E.E.D Grant Fund!
🤎 Innovate Alabama: for donating a generous $100,000 to the MGM SE.E.D Grant Fund and Access Montgomery.
🤎Mayor Steven Reed: for opening the event and for his commitment to small businesses.
🤎Shomari Figures For Congress: for his passionate words that set the tone for the evening.
🤎The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts: for graciously hosting us in their beautiful space.
🤎Our incredible vendors: The Image Events, Souled Out Band, DJ Meek, Dalen Minnifield, Montgomery Super Suppers, Fredtography, Dreamers Photography, A Karois Moment LLC.
🤎Our generous event sponsors:
- Gold Sponsor: Carmen Moore Ziegler with The Montgomery County Commission.
- Silver Sponsors: T Baldwin Music, Zeal River, JSA Consulting, The Alabama Collective.
- Bronze Sponsors: Alabama Office of Minority Affairs, Boyds Property Solutions, and Trifecta Consulting Group.
🤎The Alabama Collective Leadership Team: for their dedication and hard work in making this event a resounding success.
Thanks to the incredible support from our community and partners, the MGM S.E.E.D Grant Fund is now open and accepting applications. This fund aims to empower small business owners operating in Montgomery, Alabama. If you’re a local entrepreneur looking to grow your business, we encourage you to apply.
To learn more about the qualifications and to submit your application, please visit MGM S.E.E.D. Grant Fund | City of Montgomery, AL (montgomeryal.gov).
Thank you to everyone who made this event a success, and for supporting our mission to empower local businesses and uplift our community!
