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Partner with Dîner en Noir: Empowering Black Entrepreneurship and Community Growth
Join us in championing Black excellence and economic empowerment through our exclusive Salon Events. As a valued partner, you'll contribute to a movement that fosters meaningful connections, drives engagement, and promotes positive social impact.
Unlocking Black Potential, Globally
Dîner en Noir (DEN) is a pioneering global social enterprise and professional networking organization, connecting visionary leaders, entrepreneurs, artists, and change-makers across 23 Host Cities worldwide, including Paris, London, Barcelona, and major U.S. cities. Our dynamic network fosters meaningful relationships, collaboration, and business growth among our members, while empowering Black entrepreneurship, economic growth, and community advancement.
Driving Systemic Change, One Community at a Time
As a member-benefit organization, we provide exclusive events, curated business solutions, and community engagement opportunities to support our members' professional success. Simultaneously, we tackle systemic inequities in arts programming, small business development, and health/wellness education, bridging gaps in underserved communities by supporting frontline, mission-aligned non-profits.
Salon Events: Exclusive Networking Opportunities
Our weekly, monthly, or quarterly Salon Events offer:
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Business and social networking opportunities
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Professional connection expansion
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Purposeful relationship-building
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Financially rewarding business partnerships
Benefits of Partnership
By partnering with us, you'll:
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Increase brand visibility and awareness among influential audiences
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Connect with local DEN members and community leaders
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Access a network of entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders
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Contribute to a mission-driven organization making a positive impact
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Align your brand with Black excellence, economic empowerment, and community support
Partnership Levels
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Visionary Partner ($5,000): Exclusive event partnership, brand recognition, speaking opportunity, special acknowledgement at event, social media sponsored post recognition on local Dîner en Noir Facebook page, #DEN-Local Sponsored Newsletter Ad, logo prominently displayed on event registration website site, and access to attendee list (with opt-in consent)
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Champion Partner ($3,000): Exclusive industry partnership, brand recognition, acknowledgement at event, social media post recognition on local Dîner en Noir Facebook page, #DEN-Local Newsletter Ad Placement, logo displayed on event registration website site, and access to attendee list (with opt-in consent)
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Patron Partner ($2,500): Acknowledgement at event, recognition on local Dîner en Noir Facebook page, recognition in our local #DEN Newsletter, and logo displayed on event registration website
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Community (Vendor) Partner ($500): Vendor table at event (provided by vendor), acknowledgement at event, logo displayed on event registration website, and 20% discount on Curated Business Solutions.
Why Partner with Dîner en Noir?
Join a movement celebrating Black entrepreneurship, economic growth, and empowerment. Our events drive engagement and foster meaningful connections.
Get Involved
Submit the below Salon Partnership Inquiry Form to contact us today!
We look forward to partnering with you to create a lasting impact in our community!
NOTE: A current/active membership in the Host City of interest is required for Salon Event Partnerships
Salon Experiences Strategic Partnerships
Powering Year-Round Connections. Strengthening Black Economic Ecosystems.
Unlike traditional partnership centered around a single event, Dîner en Noir Salon Experiences provide organizations with recurring opportunities to build authentic relationships, increase visibility, engage influential professionals, and create measurable business opportunities throughout the year.
As the year-round engagement platform within the Dîner en Noir Worldwide ecosystem, Salon Experiences intentionally bring together entrepreneurs, executives, professionals, creatives, nonprofit leaders, investors, advocates, and community changemakers to strengthen Black Culture, Capital & Community.
More Than Event Sponsorship
Traditional sponsorship ends when the event ends.
Strategic partnerships within the Dîner en Noir ecosystem continue throughout the year by creating ongoing opportunities for relationship-building, business development, community engagement, and economic collaboration.
Salon Experiences serve as the recurring touchpoints that keep our Host City communities connected between our larger Signature Experiences.
For our partners, that means continuous visibility, meaningful engagement, and access to an expanding ecosystem of professionals, entrepreneurs, executives, investors, and community leaders.
The Dîner en Noir ecosystem creates value far beyond a single event. Our recurring Salon Experiences provide organizations with ongoing opportunities to build meaningful relationships, generate business opportunities, increase visibility, and strengthen their impact within a highly engaged community of professionals, entrepreneurs, executives, creatives, and changemakers.
Whether your objective is business development, recruiting, thought leadership, or community investment, each Salon Experience is intentionally designed to create measurable value for both our members and our partners.
Partnership Opportunities
Every organization has different goals.
Rather than offering one-size-fits-all sponsorships, we build customized partnership opportunities aligned with your objectives.
Strategic Ecosystem Partner
Support multiple Salon Experiences throughout the year while receiving premium visibility, relationship-building opportunities, and ecosystem engagement.
Community Growth Partner
Build brand awareness while supporting recurring networking experiences that strengthen the local business community.
Business Development Partner
Ideal for organizations seeking qualified introductions, relationship-building, recruiting, or client development.
Marketplace Partner
Designed for Black-owned businesses interested in showcasing products, services, and innovations directly to our members.
Activation Partner
Collaborate on educational programming, wellness initiatives, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, workforce development, or community engagement.
Benefits vary by activation and may include:
✔ Business introductions
✔ Speaking opportunities
✔ Brand visibility
✔ Business showcases
✔ Educational programming
✔ Digital promotion
✔ VIP engagement
✔ Curated networking
✔ Marketplace activations
✔ Community recognition
✔ Collaborative marketing
✔ Thought leadership
The Power of Consistency
Relationships rarely develop during a single event.
Salon Experiences create recurring opportunities for introductions to become conversations, conversations to become collaborations, and collaborations to become lasting partnerships.
By engaging throughout the year, our partners remain visible, accessible, and connected to one of the nation's most engaged communities of Black professionals and entrepreneurs.
Supporting Black Culture, Capital & Community
Every Salon Experience contributes to something much larger than a gathering.
Together with our members and partners, we are building stronger local economies, expanding professional networks, creating business opportunities, supporting entrepreneurs, and strengthening communities throughout our growing international ecosystem.
Because when relationships grow...
Businesses grow.
Communities grow.
Economic opportunity grows.
Let's Build Something Meaningful Together
Whether your organization is looking to expand business relationships, strengthen community engagement, increase brand visibility, or support Black economic growth, we'd welcome the opportunity to build a partnership that creates lasting value for both your organization and our community.