Client Events
May 19, 2017
Black Business Association (BBA)
46th Annual Salute To Black Music Awards Gala Dinner
Biltmore Hotel, Downtown Los Angeles, CA
Event Info:www.bbala.org
March 18, 2017
NAACP, Los Angeles Branch
Annual Roy Wilkins Freedom Fund Awards Gala
Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles, CA
Event Info:www.naapcp-losangeles.org
April 8, 2017
Forgiving For Living, Inc.
10th Annual Plus Awards Brunch & Auction
Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA
Event Info: http://forgivingforliving.org
March 25, 2017
Black Business Association (BBA)
Salute To Black Women
Business Conference, Vendor Faire, Awards Luncheon
The LA Hotel, Downtown Los Angeles, CA
Event Info:www.bbala.org
January 16, 2017
Congress of Racial Equality (CORE)
32nd Annual MLK Jr. Kingdom Day Parade
MLK Jr. & Crenshaw Boulevards, Los Angeles, CA
Event Info: http://kingdomdayparade.org
October 15, 2016
Forgiving For Living, Inc.
4th Annual Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Conference
Radisson Hotel Los Angeles Midtown at USC
Event Info: http://forgivingforliving.org
October 24, 2016
Association of Black Women Physicians (ABWP)
35th Charity Scholarship Benefit
JW Marriott, LA Live
Event Info: https://www.blackwomenphysicians.org
October 17, 2016
McDonald’s Inspirational Celebration Gospel Tour VIP Event (ICGT)
11th Annual Taste of Soul Family festival
MLK Jr. & Crenshaw Boulevards, Los Angeles, CA
June 22, 2016
Jazz In The Garden
Private Residence, View Park CA
May 19, 2016
NAACP Los Angeles Branch
Annual Roy Wilkins Freedom Fund Awards Gala
Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles, CA
Event Info:www.naapcp-losangeles.org
April 9, 2016
Forgiving For Living, Inc.
9th Annual Plus Awards Brunch & Auction
Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA
Event Info: http://forgivingforliving.org
March 19, 2016
Black Business Association (BBA)
Salute To Black Women
Business Conference, Vendor Faire, Awards Luncheon
The LA Hotel, Downtown Los Angeles, CA
Event Info:www.bbala.org
January 18, 2016
Congress of Racial Equality (CORE)
31st Annual MLK Jr. Kingdom Day Parade
MLK Jr. & Crenshaw Boulevards, Los Angeles, CA
Event Info: http://kingdomdayparade.org
October 24, 2015
Association of Black Women Physicians (ABWP)
Victor’s Ball Charity Benefit
JW Marriott, LA Live
Event Info: https://www.blackwomenphysicians.org
October 17, 2015
McDonald’s Inspirational Celebration Gospel Tour VIP Event (ICGT)
10th Annual Taste of Soul Family festival
MLK Jr. & Crenshaw Boulevards, Los Angeles, CA
October 3, 2015
Forgiving For Living, Inc.
3rd Annual Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Conference
Radisson Hotel Los Angeles Midtown at USC
Event Info: http://forgivingforliving.org
May 5 & May 12, 2015
City of Garden Grove in Partnership with TELACU
CTAAP Workshop for Business and Manufacturers
Garden Grove Community Meeting Center, Garden Grove, CA
April 18, 2015
Forgiving For Living, Inc.
8th Annual Plus Awards Brunch & Auction
Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA
Event Info: http://forgivingforliving.org
March 28, 2015
Black Business Association (BBA)
Salute to Black Women Business Conference
The L.A. Hotel Downtown, Los Angeles, CA
Event Info:www.bbala.org
January 19, 2015
Congress of Racial Equality (CORE)
30th Annual MLK Jr. Kingdom Day Parade
MLK Jr. & Crenshaw Boulevards, Los Angeles, CA
Event Info: http://kingdomdayparade.org
September 13, 2014
Forgiving For Living, Inc.
2nd Annual Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Conference
Radisson Hotel Los Angeles Midtown at USC
Event Info: http://forgivingforliving.org
June 27, 2014
Black McDonald’s Operator’s Association, RMHC/African America Future Achievers Scholarship
Cruise & Casino Night, Fantasea Yachts & Yacht Club, Marina del Rey, CA
Event Info: Wendy.Gladney@gmail.com
May 15, 2014
Lanzit Industrial Park, LLC
Legacy Groundbreaking Ceremony
10901 Clovis Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Event Info: Wendy.Gladney@gmail.com
April 19, 2014
Forgiving For Living, Inc.
7th Annual Plus Awards Brunch and Auction
Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA
Event Info: http://forgivingforliving.org
January 20, 2014
Congress of Racial Equality (CORE)
29th Annual MLK Jr. Kingdom Day Parade
MLK Jr. & Crenshaw Boulevards, Los Angeles, CA
Event Info: http://kingdomdayparade.org
November 10, 2013
Pasadena Playhouse
12 Angry Men Opening Night Celebration
Pasadena Playhouse – Pasadena, California
Event Info: http://pasadenaplayhouse.org
September 18, 2013
Pasadena Playhouse
Smokey Joe’s Café Opening Night Celebration
Pasadena Playhouse – Pasadena, California
Event Info: http://pasadenaplayhouse.org
September 14, 2013
Forgiving For Living, Inc.
2nd Annual Healthy, Wealthy, & Wise Conference
DoubleTree Hotel – Culver City, California
Event Info: http://www.forgivingforliving.org
August 16, 2013
AbilityFirst
Ground Breaking Ceremony
Joan and Harry A. Mier Center, Los Angeles, CA
Event Info: vshowe-gaither@abilityfirst.org
June 26, 2013
I am BLOOM
BLOOM Initiative Town Hall
Los Angeles Trade Tech College, Los Angeles, CA
Event Info: http://www.IamBLOOM.com
March 7, 2013
Black Business Council of Nevada
Express West Las Vegas Conference
Plaza Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada
Event Info: http://BlackBusinessExpoLasVegas.com
April 13, 2013
Forgiving For Living, Inc.
6th Annual Plus Awards Brunch and Silent Auction
Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA
Event Info: http://forgivingforliving.org
February 28, 2013
Black Business Association (BBA)
39th Annual Awards Dinner
Location TBA – Los Angeles, CA
Event Info: http://bbala.org
January 28, 2013
Black Business Council of Nevada
Express West Palmdale Conference
Chimbole Cultural Center – City of Palmdale, California
Event Info: http://Veteranssi.com
September 28, 2012
U.S. Green Building Council, Los Angeles
8th Annual Green Gala & Innovation Sustainability Awards
Aquarium of the Pacific – Long Beach, CA
Event Info: www.usgbc-la.org
June 22-24, 2012
Niurka, Inc.
“Goddess Garden” Conference
La Quinta Resort – La Quinta, CA
Event Info: www.niurkainc.com
May 5-12, 2012
Niurka, Inc.
“Supreme Influence In Action” Conference
La Quinta Resort – La Quinta, CA
Event Info: www.niurkainc.com
April 23, 2012
Forgiving For Living, Inc.
2012 Plus Awards Brunch and Silent Auction
Beverly Hills Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA
Event Info: http://forgivingforliving.org
April 14, 2012
Niurka, Inc.
SIIA (Supreme Influence In Action) Workshop
Vision Pulse Creative Center – San Diego, CA
Event Info: www.niurkainc.com
March 7, 2012
Niurka, Inc.
“TLT” Workshops
Keller Williams Realty – Marina del Rey, CA
Event Info: www.niurkainc.com
March 6, 2012
Niurka, Inc.
“TLT” Workshops
Klingaman Creative Center – Costa Mesa, CA
Event Info: www.niurkainc.com
February 23, 2012
Black Business Association (BBA)
38th Annual Awards Dinner
JW Marriott Hotel, L.A. Live – Los Angeles, CA
Event Info: http://bbala.org
February 13, 2012
Liberty Hill Foundation
Uplifting Change Summit & Luncheon
Liberty Hill Foundation – Downtown Los Angeles, CA
Event Info: www.libertyhill.org
February 9, 2012
Niurka, Inc.
Free Workshop
Keller Williams Realty – Marina del Rey, CA
Event Info: www.niurkainc.com
February 7, 2012
Niurka, Inc.
Free Workshop
Klingaman Creative Center – Costa Mesa, CA
Event Info: www.niurkainc.com
February 4, 2012
UCLA Black Alumni Association
2012 Gala Awards Dinner
Sheraton Hotel – Downtown Los Angeles, CA
Event Info: www.uclablackalumni.org
February 2, 2012
UMOJA
Community & Communion Reception
Liberty Hill Foundation – Downtown Los Angeles, CA
Event Info:
January 12, 2012
Niurka, Inc.
Workshop
Klingaman Creative Center – Costa Mesa, CA
Event Info: www.niurkainc.com
January 11, 2012
Niurka, Inc.
Free Workshop
Keller Williams Realty – Marina del Rey, CA
Event Info: www.niurkainc.com
January 11, 2012
SCLC, Los Angeles, Brotherhood Crusade,
Los Angeles Urban League, Community Coalition & SEIU Healthcare
2012 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast
Holman United Methodist Church – Los Angeles, CA
Event Info:
November 3, 2011
U.S. Green Building Council, Los Angeles
7th Annual Green Gala & Sustainable Innovation Awards
JW Marriott at L.A. Live – Downtown Los Angeles, CA
October 23, 2011
Community Coalition
Annual Gala & Silent Auction
JW Marriott at L.A. Live – Downtown Los Angeles, CA
June 28, 2011
AEG/Farmer’s Field
African American Business Briefing
West Angeles Church – Los Angeles, CA
June 23, 2011
Community Coalition
Host Committee Breakfast
The Gas Company – Downtown Los Angeles, CA
April 25, 2011
Los Angeles Urban League
Spring Symposium
California African American Museum – Los Angeles, CA
April 23, 2011
Forgiving For Living, Inc.
4th Annual PLUS Awards
Beverly Hills Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA
April 9, 2011
Umma Community Clinic
Annual Gala Dinner & Silent Auction
Riviera Country Club – Pacific Palisades, CA
April 8, 2011
Compton Community College
State of the District Address
Compton Community College Campus – Compton, CA
March 17, 2011
Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce
18th Annual Economic Awards Dinner
Sheraton Downtown Los Angeles Hotel – Los Angeles, CA
March 5, 2011
Forgiving For Living, Inc.
That’s Life: A Workshop on Self-Esteem & Forgiveness
Bobby Bonds Park/Cesar Chavez Community Center – Riverside, CA
February 18, 2011
Liberty Hill Foundation
Uplifting Change Summit
Center for Healthy Communities – The California Endowment Building
January 22, 2011
Forgiving For Living, Inc.
Esteemed: “Healing Without Hate” Workshop
USC Ron Tutor Campus Center – Los Angeles, CA
January 17, 2011
Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Los Angeles
34th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Dinner & Celebration
Sheraton Gateway LAX Hotel – Los Angeles, CA
November 3, 2010
U.S. Green Building Council, Los Angeles Chapter
6th Annual Green Gala
JW Marriott at L.A. Live – Downtown Los Angeles, CA
October 21, 2010
Community Coalition
20th Anniversary Gala Dinner
JW Marriott at L.A. Live – Downtown Los Angeles, CA
October 20, 2010
Joseph Business School
Leadership Breakfast
Lucy Florence Restaurant – Leimert Park, CA
October 12, 2010
McDonald’s
Grand Opening “First Green” McDonalds in State of California
University Ave. Location – Riverside, CA
October 7, 2010
Rainbow Push & Citizen Education Fund
12th Annual Awards Dinner
Beverly Hilton Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA
July 29, 2010
CSULA Friends of Engineering, Computer Science & Technology
Inaugural Greater Los Angeles Engineer of the Year Awards Gala
Golden Eagle Ballroom, Cal State University Campus – Los Angeles, CA
March 18, 2010
Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce
17th Annual Economic Awards Dinner
Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel – Los Angeles, CA
January 8-18, 2010
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
of Greater Los Angeles
King Week 2010 – Los Angeles, CA
♦ Kickoff & Press Conference @ City Hall
♦ Women’s Commission on Human Rights
♦ Community Mixer @ Crenshaw Live
♦ Multi Faith Prayer Breakfast @ Holman United Methodist
♦ Labor-Community Day of Action
♦ 33rd Annual MLK Jr. Gala @ Biltmore Hotel
November 14, 2009
LeRoy Haynes Center
Gala Dinner
Sheraton Fairplex – Pomona, CA
November 13, 2009
Rainbow PUSH Coalition
11th Annual Awards Dinner
Beverly Hilton Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA
October 29, 2009
U.S. Green Building Council of Los Angeles
5th Annual Green Gala
Millennium Biltmore Hotel – Los Angeles, CA
October 16, 2009
100 Black Men of Los Angeles
Gala Dinner Reception & Auction
Beverly Wilshire Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA
September 10, 2009
Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County-CSUSB
Fundraising Gala & Banquet 2009
Venue – San Bernardino, CA
August 22, 2009
FRESH Balance 4 Life Seminar
Pasadena Convention Center
July 11-12, 2009
Pat Miller
60th Birthday Party Weekend
Dinner/Dance – Beverly Hills Hotel
Brunch – Ritz Carlton, Marina Del Rey
June 24-26, 2009
Joseph Business School
Economic Empowerment Summit
Zoe of Whittier – Whittier, CA
June 11, 2009
NBBC/INBBC
2009 Break The Cycle Reception
Marriott LA Airport – Los Angeles, CA
June 4, 2009
Black Business Association (BBA)
35th Annual Awards Dinner
Biltmore Hotel – Downtown Los Angeles, CA
May 15-16, 2009
California Legislative Black Caucus Foundation
Conference & Gala Dinner
Sheraton LAX – Los Angeles, CA
May 14-16, 2009
California Legislative Black Caucus Foundation
Chair’s VIP Reception & Conference
Sheraton Gateway LAX – Los Angeles, CA
May 13-14, 2009
California Legislative Black Caucus Foundation
Conference & Reception: “Challenging the Odd: Architects of Greatness”
and “Meet the Funders” Forum
Sheraton Grand – Sacramento, CA
May 8, 2009
Ebony Repertory Theatre
“Crowns” Los Angeles Premier
Nate Holden Performing Arts Center – Los Angeles, CA
Info: www.ebonyrep.org
May 2, 2009
Joseph Business School
Business Seminar
Carson Civic Center – Carson, CA
April 25, 2009
Forgiving For Living, Inc.
2nd Annual Plus Awards Brunch & Silent Auction
Beverly Hills Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA
Info: www.forgivingforliving.org
April 18, 2009
Joseph Business School
Business Seminar
Carson Civic Center – Carson, CA
March 19, 2009
Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC)
18th Annual Economic Awards Dinner
Sheraton Downtown Los Angeles Hotel
Info: www.glaaacc.org
March 18, 2009
Los Angeles Minority Business Opportunities Center
14th Annual MED Week Awards – Club Nokia at L.A. Live
Lunch Reception – San Manuel Club at STAPLES Center
Info: www.lamboc.org
February 28, 2009
AbilityFirst
Block Party Event
Harry A. Mier Center – Inglewood, CA
February 21, 2009
The Impresario Group
Black Men Speak III
Savoy Entertainment Center – Inglewood, CA
January 9-15, 2009
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
of Greater Los Angeles
King Week 2009 – Los Angeles, CA
♦ Kickoff & Press Conference @ City Hall
♦ Multi Faith Prayer Breakfast @ Holman United Methodist
♦ SCLC Mixer @ The New Townhouse
♦ Town Hall @ Los Angeles, CA
♦ 32nd Annual MLK Jr. Gala @ Biltmore Hotel
December 13, 2008
Personal Services Plus
Christmas Party
Casa Eldora – Pasadena, CA
November 6, 2008
Crystal Stairs, Inc.
Annual Report Release Party
626 Reserve Wine Bar – Los Angeles, CA
October 23, 2008
Community Coalition
9th Annual Gala Dinner
Millennium Biltmore Hotel – Los Angeles, CA
October 11-12, 2008
Allensworth Centennial Committee
Centennial Rededication Event
Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park – Tulare County, CA
October 10, 2008
Ebony Repertory Theatre (ERT)
Two Train Running, Play
Nate Holden Center, Los Angeles, CA
October 3, 2008
100 Black Men of Los Angeles
Gala Dinner
Hyatt Century Plaza, Los Angeles, CA
September 26-27, 2008
Black Educational Events, LLC
Angel City Classic Morehouse vs Prairie View A&M
Coliseum – Los Angeles, CA
September 18, 2008
California Legislative Black Caucus Foundation
“Meet the Funders” Forum
Ayres Hotel – Hawthorne, CA
August 31, 2008
The Regalettes, Inc.
White Linen Party
Rose Garden in Exposition Park – Los Angeles, CA
August 22, 2008
Black Educational Events, LLC
Angel City Classic Breakfast
Bethel A.M.E. Church – Los Angeles, CA
August 21, 2008
Community Coalition
Breakfast
Millennium Biltmore Hotel – Los Angeles, CA
June 26, 2008
Marilyn McCoo
Billy Davis Jr.’s Special Birthday Celebration
Beverly Hilton Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA
June 21, 2008
Crystal Stairs, Inc.
Dancing Under the Stars Gala Dinner
California Science Center – Los Angeles, CA
June 6, 2008
Speaker Karen Bass
67th Inaugural Ceremony
Los Angeles Trade Tech College – Los Angeles, CA
May 15, 2008
Canaan Group
Gala Dinner
Millennium Biltmore Hotel – Los Angeles, CA
May 9-10, 2008
California Legislative Black Caucus Foundation
Conference & Gala Dinner
Sheraton LAX – Los Angeles, CA
May 8, 2008
Jessye Norman, Private Post-Concert Reception
Royce Hall/Fowler Museum UCLA – Los Angeles, CA
May 3, 2008
Black Women Lawyers Foundation
Brunch and Silent Auction
Marina Del Rey Marriott – Marina Del Rey, CA
April 26, 2008
Forgiving For Living, Inc.
4th Annual PLUS Awards
Beverly Hills Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA
April 9, 2008
Crystal Stairs, Inc.
Library Opening
Lemert Park – Los Angeles, CA
March 20, 2008
Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC)
17th Annual Economic Awards Dinner
Sheraton Hotel – Downtown Los Angeles, CA
March 6, 2008
California Center of Public Health
Advocacy Luncheon
City Club on Bunker Hill – Los Angeles, CA
March 2, 2008
UCLA Black Alumni Association
Gala Dinner
Beverly Hill Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA
February 22, 2008
Los Angeles Minority Business Opportunities Center (LAMBOC)
MED Week Gala Dinner
Millennium Biltmore Hotel – Los Angeles, CA
February 19, 2008
Los Angeles Minority Business Opportunities Center (LAMBOC)
Mini Exposition Small Business Fair
Cal-Trans Building – Downtown Los Angeles, CA
January 12, 2008
M. Hanks Gallery
20th Anniversary Reception
M. Hanks Gallery – Santa Monica, CA
January 11-21, 2008
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
of Greater Los Angeles
King Week 2008 – Los Angeles, CA
♦ Kickoff & Press Conference @ City Hall
♦ Multi-Faith Prayer Breakfast @ Holman United Methodist
♦ SCLC Reception @ The New Townhouse
♦ King Week “The Poor People’s Campaign Presidential Forum” @ Bethel AME, Los Angeles
♦ 31st Annual MLK Jr. Gala @ Biltmore Hotel