SBW 2026 Run of Show

SBW26 — Run of Show · Build Big Birmingham

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Build Big. Live Well: Reset, Recharge & Rise

1 Event · Railroad Park · 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Wellness Outdoor Activation

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Production: Brian · Design: Tricia · Partyology: Renee

12–3 PM

👕 Attire: Build Big. Live Well. T-Shirts

📍 Railroad Park · 1600 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233

Time	Activity	Point of Contact	Notes
9:00 AM	Setup Load-In Begins	Brian · Tricia · Renee (Partyology)	Stage, sound, volunteers, signage. Wellness Lounge, Registration, Children's Station, MedsPlus, Pulse Finders, LIV Hydration (6-ft tables each)
10:30 AM	Setup Stage + Sound Complete	Brian (Production Lead)	Full AV ready; headset mics tested
10:30–11:00 AM	Vendor Vendor Arrival & Setup	Partyology + Vendors	Inflatables, snow cones, tables, chairs
11:00–11:15 AM	Setup Final Setup + Styling + Sound Check	Tricia + CCG Team · Coca Tent & Hydration · Boot Camp	Florals, signage, step & repeat, activation zones. Sizes: Joel 2x, Eric XL, Tiffany-L, Kenyele-M, Sam-M
11:15–11:30 AM	Team Huddle	Nathalie	Review run of show, roles, transitions
11:30 AM–12:00 PM	Soft Opening / Guest Arrival	Registration Team	Check-in opens, DJ begins music, vendors ready
12:00–12:30 PM	Program Wellness Marketplace & Activation Zones	Vendor Leads	Open experience; Kids Zone + Recovery Lounge active
12:30–2:00 PM	Vendor Face Painting Activation	Partyology	Runs concurrently with programming
1:00–1:30 PM	Program Opening Welcome	Chaz Mitchell / Sam South	Mic live, podium setup, welcome remarks
1:30–1:45 PM	Program Signature Boot Camp	Joel Simmons (Lead) · Eric Guirdy (Male) · Tiffany Moore (Female)	Headset mics. Playlist: Glorilla, Future, Moneybagg Yo, Young Dolf — Clean Trap Music
1:45–2:00 PM	Program Recovery & Reset	Kenyele	SBW Rain instrumental & with Lyrics
2:00–3:00 PM	Program Entertainment & Enjoyment	DJ + Host	Music up, social capture, closing vibe
Every 15 min	Award Recognitions & Giveaways	Nathalie	Runs throughout afternoon programming
3:00–3:15 PM	Close Event Close + Announcements	Coreata / Monique	Final CTA, thank sponsors, direct to next events
3:15–4:00 PM	Close Breakdown Begins	Production + Vendors	Strike activations, pack equipment
4:00 PM	Vendor Load-Out	Partyology + Vendors	Pickup scheduled
6:00 PM	Park Access Closes	All Teams	Final exit complete

Monday, May 4, 2026

Grounds for Conversation + Economic Development Celebration

2 Events · Toasted Yolk + The Hardwick

BBA Networking Breakfast

7:30 AM – 9:00 AM

7:30–9 AM

👔 Attire: COB Polo Shirts

📍 Toasted Yolk · 231 20th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233

Time	Activity	Point of Contact	Notes
6:15–7:00 AM	Setup Event Setup + Styling	CCG + BBA	Florals, tabletop items, check-in area, directional signage
7:00–7:25 AM	Final Walkthrough	Nathalie + BBA Lead	Confirm layout, flow, and roles
7:30 AM	Guest Arrival + Soft Open	Registration Team	Check-in opens, coffee service begins, light networking
7:30–9:00 AM	Program Networking Breakfast	BBA Lead	Relationship building, small business connection, BBA-led programming
8:00–8:15 AM	Program Welcome + Framing	BBA Representative	Brief welcome, overview of BBA resources
8:15–9:00 AM	Program Open Networking	All	Informal engagement, connection building
9:00–9:30 AM	Close Breakdown + Load-Out	CCG Team	Strike registration, signage, materials

Economic Development Celebration NEW

3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

3–7 PM

👔 Attire: Business Casual — Jeans & Blazer

📍 The Hardwick · 2308 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233

Time	Activity	Point of Contact	Notes
12:00–2:30 PM	Setup Load-In + Setup	Production + Styling	Stage, panel seating, signage, registration, step & repeat
2:00–2:30 PM	Final Walkthrough	All Leads	Mic check, seating, run of show review
2:30 PM	Doors Open	Registration Team
3:00–4:00 PM	Program Check-In & Networking Reception	All	Light refreshments, music, registration active
4:00–4:10 PM	Program Welcome Remarks	LaKeela Lowe + IEO Leadership (Coreata, Mo, Dot)	Podium mic; frame Economic Development Week + SBW
4:10–4:40 PM	Program Panel I: Placemaking in Action	Moderator + Panelists: Libby, Carver, Coreata	Panel seating (4–5), handheld mics
4:40–4:45 PM	Audience Q&A	Audience	1–2 questions max; mic runner +1 Cordless
4:45–4:50 PM	Photos with Panelists	Photographer	Photographer ready; stage access
4:50–5:00 PM	Award Recognition Moment	Honoring Irenio Johnson Jr. + Janice Douthard	Awards staged; brief remarks
5:00–5:05 PM	Photos with Honorees	Photographer	Transition setup
5:05–5:35 PM	Program Panel II: The Power of Place	Moderator: Abra · Panelists: Robert, Janice, Jason, Dr. Evans	Panel seating (4–5), handheld mics
5:35–5:40 PM	Audience Q&A	Audience	1–2 questions max
5:40–5:45 PM	Photos with Panelists	Photographer	Quick turnaround
5:45–5:50 PM	Close Closing Remarks	LaKeela Lowe	Final prompt to activate room before open networking
5:50–7:00 PM	Program Networking & Closing	All	Music up, bar/refreshments active
7:00–7:30 PM	Close Load-Out	Vendors + Production	Strike begins

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Nonprofit Day Setup + Intensive Open House

2 Events · The Forum + BBA Office

Nonprofit Day Setup

All-Day Setup

Setup Day

👕 Attire: Casual

📍 The Forum · 950 22nd St N, Birmingham, AL 35203

Time	Activity	Point of Contact	Notes
8:30–9:00 AM	Setup Load-In Begins	CCG Production Lead	Access building, confirm loading dock, begin base setup
9:00–10:00 AM	Setup Stage + Core Setup	Production Team	Podium, soft seating (5), pop-up tower display, step & repeat
9:00 AM	Vendor Marquee Delivery	Renee (Partyology)	"SBW 26" letters delivered and installed
TBD (ASAP)	Vendor Balloon Install	TBD	Gold + teal spheres — must confirm arrival time
10:00–11:30 AM	Setup Branding + Signage Setup	CCG Team	A-frames, indoor signage, lawn signs, easel signage
11:30 AM–12:30 PM	Setup Vendor + Table Setup	CCG + Vendors	Vendor tables, tablecloths, centerpieces
12:30–1:30 PM	Setup Breakout + Activation Setup	CCG Team	QR code signage, table tents, lamps, breakout rooms
1:30–2:00 PM	Setup Final Styling + Placement	Nathalie + Team	Florals, pedestals, stage polish
2:00–2:30 PM	Final Walkthrough	All Leads	Confirm AV, layout, signage, speaker materials
2:30 PM	Setup Complete	All Teams	Space locked for Wednesday

Intensive Open House

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

5–8 PM

👔 Attire: Business Smart w/ CCG Lapel Pin

📍 BBA Office · 2117 2nd Ave N #100, Birmingham, AL 35203

Time	Activity	Point of Contact	Notes
3:30–4:00 PM	Setup Load-In Begins	CCG Team	Registration table, signage, materials arrive
4:00–4:30 PM	Setup Setup + Branding	CCG Team	Tablecloth, florals, signage (A-frames, indoor signs)
4:30–4:45 PM	Setup Final Setup + Styling	Nathalie + Team	Check-in flow, tabletop items, event signage finalized
4:45–5:00 PM	Team Brief + Soft Open	CCG + BBA	Confirm roles, guest flow, programming alignment
5:00–6:00 PM	Program Guest Arrival + Open Networking	BBA Lead	Check-in active, informal engagement
6:00–6:15 PM	Program Welcome Moment	BBA Representative	Brief overview of programs/resources
6:15–8:00 PM	Program Open House Experience	BBA + Partners	Networking, tours, conversations
8:00–8:30 PM	Close Breakdown + Load-Out	CCG Team	Strike signage, materials, reset space

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Advancing Nonprofit Success + Youth Pitch Competition

2 Events · The Forum

Build Big. Scale Impact: Nonprofit Conference

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Livestreamed

10 AM–3 PM

🧥 Attire: CCG Black Blazers

📍 The Forum · 2950 22nd St N, Birmingham, AL 35203

Time	Activity	Point of Contact	Notes
8:00 AM	Setup Crew Arrival + AV Test	Livestream + AV Crew	Livestream crew onsite; mics, slides, panel seating check
9:00 AM	Vendor Vendors Arrival	Vendors	Meal Room
9:30–10:00 AM	Doors Open + Guest Arrival	Registration Team	Registration open, light music, vendor tables active
10:00–10:15 AM	Program Welcome + Framing	Dorothy "Dot" George (OBDO)	Dot opens + Sarah intro's Kim. Panel responds to Keynote after. (NNP add to script)
10:15–10:40 AM	Program Keynote	Kimberly Jackson, Women's Foundation of Alabama	Slides + stage; keynote mic
10:40–11:20 AM	Program Panel: Funding Impact with Intention	Moderator: Sarah Wilson · Panelists: Minnie Freeman (Urban Impact), Valarie Thomas (Create Birmingham), LaNeal Kelly (Hope Credit Union)	Panel seating (5), handheld mics; moderated discussion
11:20–11:30 AM	Break Connection Break	All	Music up; direct guests to next session
11:30 AM–12:00 PM	Program Tech Talk	Brittni Tucker	Screen + presentation; AV support
12:05–1:00 PM	Program Lunch & Resource Networking	All	Vendor engagement; food service active
1:00–2:15 PM	Program Breakout Sessions	Hannah Mills (MAKEbhm) · Jahman Hill (Flourish AL) · Autumn Sanders (Quire Consulting) · BOLD by Monique	Makers (U-Shape 15) · Workforce (Theater 30) · Data Strategy (Auditorium 120 + Virtual) · BOLD (Small Aud 50)
2:15–2:45 PM	Vendor Resource Networking & Office Hours	IEO · Urban Impact (Minnie Freeman) · Momentum · Mogul Mission · Chase Bank	Tables staffed; 1:1 conversations
2:45–3:00 PM	Close Closing & Call to Action	Coreata R. Houser (IEO) & Monique Shorts (OBDO)	Final remarks, next steps, CTA
3:00–4:00 PM	Reset + Transition	Staff Only	Maintain setup; prep for Youth Pitch

Youth Pitch Competition

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

6–8 PM

🧥 Attire: CCG Black Blazers

📍 The Forum · 2950 22nd St N, Birmingham, AL 35203

Time	Activity	Point of Contact	Notes
4:00–4:30 PM	Setup Arrival + Final Prep	Staff, Judges, Participants	Mic check, slides, judges seated, scoring sheets distributed, confirm stream
5:00–6:00 PM	Program Dinner & Networking	Participants & Families	Food service active, informal networking, vendors engaged
5:30–6:00 PM	Doors Open + Guest Arrival	Check-in Staff	Check-in active, music playing, seating open
6:15–6:25 PM	Program Welcome	Minnie, Isaiah & Dorothy	Opening remarks, purpose of competition, acknowledge partners
6:25–6:30 PM	Competition Instructions	Host	Explain pitch format, timing, judging criteria
6:30–7:30 PM	Program Youth Pitch Competition	Participants	Timed pitches (3–5 min each), mic rotation, next participant "on deck"
7:30–7:45 PM	Judge Deliberation	Judges	Move to scoring area; music filler, audience engagement
7:45–8:00 PM	Award Awards Presentation + Closing	Dorothy "Dot" George	Announce winners, photos, closing remarks and CTA
8:00–8:30 PM	Close Load-Out	Production + Staff	Strike begins, reset space

Thursday, May 7, 2026

BBA Luncheon + Leading, Lifting & Legacy

2 Events · The Florentine + The Forum

BBA Luncheon

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

11:30 AM–1 PM

👔 Attire: Business Smart w/ CCG Lapel Pin

📍 The Florentine · 2101 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203

Time	Activity	Point of Contact	Notes
10:00–10:30 AM	Setup Load-In Begins	CCG Team	Registration table, signage, materials setup
10:30–11:00 AM	Setup Setup + Styling	CCG + BBA	Tabletop items, florals, signage placement
11:00–11:30 AM	Doors Open + Guest Arrival + Check-In	Registration Team	Check-in opens, seating begins
11:30 AM–1:00 PM	Program Luncheon Program	BBA Lead	Mic, speaker flow, food service coordinated
12:55–1:00 PM	Close Closing Transition	BBA Lead	Final remarks, dismissal
1:00–1:30 PM	Close Breakdown + Load-Out	CCG Team	Immediate strike — transition to Forum event

Leading, Lifting + Legacy Evening Gala

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

5–8 PM

✨ Attire: Business Chic

📍 The Forum · 2950 22nd St N, Birmingham, AL 35203

Time	Activity	Point of Contact	Notes
7:00–9:00 AM	Setup Load-In + Initial Setup	Partyology	Furniture, stage elements, backdrop installation
9:00 AM	Setup Pause (BBA Luncheon)	Production	Hold space for daytime use
3:00–4:15 PM	Setup Setup Restart + Final Styling	Full Production Team	Lounge + theater setup, florals, signage, lighting
4:15–4:30 PM	AV + Stage Check	Production Lead	Mics, podium, panel seating, lighting
4:15–4:30 PM	Team Huddle	All Leads	Review run of show, confirm roles
4:30–4:45 PM	Sound Check	NNP + Mo	Final mic and sound confirmation
4:30–5:00 PM	Doors Open + Guest Arrival	Registration Team	DJ live, bar + food active, networking open
5:00–6:00 PM	Program Reception & Networking	All	Photo activation, lounge engagement
6:00–6:10 PM	Program Welcome	Mo Shorts + Dot George	Opening remarks. Volunteer: get panelists from Greenroom at 6:00
6:10–6:40 PM	Program Panel: Influence, Visibility & Impact	Moderator: Mrs. Kendra Woodfin · Panelists: Belle Collective	Panel seating (5), handheld mics
6:40–6:45 PM	Break Transition	Stage reset	Music up, prepare awards
6:45–6:50 PM	Award Pioneer Award	Bobbie Knight	Awards staged, presenter flow
6:50–6:55 PM	Sponsor Moment	Miles College Business Center	Logo on screen
6:55–7:00 PM	Award Innovator Award	Danielle Hines	Awards staged, presenter flow
7:00–7:05 PM	Award Phoenix Award	Kennedi Spurling	Awards staged, presenter flow
7:05–7:10 PM	Award Entrepreneur of the Year Award	TBD	Awards staged, presenter flow
7:10–7:30 PM	Program Keynote: Lead Without Losing Yourself	Magan Battle	Podium mic, spotlight
7:30–7:55 PM	Close Closing Celebration	DJ + All	DJ up, networking resumes, photos
7:55–8:00 PM	Remarks & Announcements	Emcee
8:00–8:30 PM	Close Load-Out	Production + Vendors	Vendor pickup + breakdown. ⚠ Innovation Depot load-in begins 8:30–10 PM

Friday, May 8, 2026

Build Big Business in Birmingham & Beyond + Magic City Sips

2 Events · Innovation Depot + Mayawell Bar

Build Big Business in Birmingham & Beyond

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

10 AM–3 PM

👔 Attire: Corporate / Color Suits w/ CCG Lapel Pin

📍 Innovation Depot · 1500 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203

Time	Activity	Point of Contact	Notes
6:30–7:30 AM	Setup Load-In Begins	Production + Vendors	Stage, podium, seating, signage setup — 1. Registration Table · 2. IEO Vendor Table
7:30–9:00 AM	Setup Full Setup + AV Check	Production Team	Panels staged, breakout rooms prepped
9:00–9:30 AM	Final Setup + Walkthrough	All Leads	Cue cards, signage, vendor readiness
9:30–10:00 AM	Doors Open + Breakfast	Registration Team	Check-in active, light breakfast
10:00–10:05 AM	Program Welcome	Mo Shorts	Mo frames the day + intro's Director Houser, who will intro Council President
10:05–10:08 AM	Program Greetings	Council President Wardine Alexander	Brief remarks
10:08–10:10 AM	Panel Intro	Coreata Houser	Set context
10:10–10:50 AM	Program Panel 1: Business Ecosystem	Martina Winston (BBA) · Sandrieka Moore (SBA) · Brock · Allie Haines (EC) · Lisa (PNC)	Moderated discussion
10:50–10:55 AM	Break Transition	Production	Panel reset, mic handoff
10:55–11:35 AM	Program Panel 2: Doing Business with the City	Christina Argo (BDOT) · Andrea Ishaku (Tax & Lic PEP) · Tracey Hayes (Capital Projects) · Robbie Steele Martin (Procurement)	Moderated discussion
11:35 AM–12:10 PM	Program Keynote	Jay Bailey	Scaling + ecosystem insights
12:10–12:15 PM	Sponsor Moment	SARCOR + Lauren	Logo on screen
12:15–1:15 PM	Program Lunch	All	Networking lunch
1:15–2:00 PM	Program Breakout Sessions (5 Tracks)	Alan Walker · Darlene Wilson Gallien · AJ Brigati · Denise Moss · Samuel Lowry	Capital Projects (Training Rm 40) · Business Formation & Tax (Workshop 20) · Procurement Secrets–AJ Brigati (Streamed, Main 150) · PEO Scaling–Denise Moss (Virtual) · Business Lifecycle–Samuel Lowry (Virtual)
2:00–2:30 PM	Snacks + Surveys	Staff	Distribute surveys, collect responses
2:30–3:00 PM	Close Giveaways + Closing	Emcee / Host	Final CTA, prizes, announcements
3:00–3:30 PM	Close Load-Out	Production + Vendors	Vendor + production breakdown

Networking Night — Magic City Sips

6:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Setup 5 PM)

6–11 PM

🌆 Attire: Casual / Friday Night Outside

📍 Mayawell Bar · 2900 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233

Time	Activity	Point of Contact	Notes
5:00–5:30 PM	Setup Load-In + Setup	CCG Staff	Signage, check-in area (if needed)
5:30–6:00 PM	Staff Arrival + Soft Prep	CCG Staff	Confirm bar, sponsor presence
6:00–6:30 PM	Guest Arrival	Host Staff	Open networking begins; music, bar service active
6:30–7:30 PM	Program Peak Networking	All	Relationship building; Magic City Sips sponsor visibility
7:30–8:15 PM	Program Continued Networking	Host	Light hosting, introductions
8:15–8:30 PM	Close Wind Down	Host	Encourage final connections
8:30–9:00 PM	Close Load-Out	CCG Staff	Remove signage, exit venue

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