BRING AN AFRICAN-AMERICAN TRADITION BACK HOME TO COLUMBUS
This impressive HBCU Classic was first launched in Columbus and could return pending the committee’s recommendation.
This Classic was launched in Columbus and can return in 2021 with your support.
The Classic in Columbus will be a weeklong celebration of business, educational, multicultural and entertainment festivities complementing a battle of the bands and football game showcasing Historically Black Colleges and Universities, often referred to as a HBCU Classic.
The Classic will be part of the Black Alumni Reunion when African American alumni from traditional universities and HBCUs come together for a week of presentations, panel discussions, business and social networking in downtown Columbus.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT. BRING A HBCU CLASSIC TO DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS IN 2021.
Programs and entertainment will appeal to a wide range of demographic groups, from recent graduates to seasoned professionals, as well as entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs throughout the week, leading to the classic.
CLASSIC EXPERIENCE
Good food, fun people and non-stop entertainment. Engage with in-demand business leaders and entrepreneurs. Take in advice from popular experts on personal growth topics. Exchange ideas with recognized innovators. Connect with like-minded alumni who share your experience. Experience business and social networking at its finest.
CLASSIC AT A GLANCE
Never before has an event been produced for us, by us that will leave you feeling so positive and energized.
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS
COMMISSION
Organizations can earn a $15 per ticket commission with a minimum purchase of 250 football game tickets . Organizations will have access to advance sales for the best seats in the stadium.
HOST-SANCTIONED EVENTS
The Classic can provide marketing and a venue where your organization can present a sanctioned event and keep 100% of the event revenue. Earn a $15 per ticket commission, with a minimum purchase of 500 football game tickets.
ABOUT THE CLASSIC FOR COLUMBUS COMMITTEE
The mission of this committee is to quantify the level of support that the African American community in Central Ohio will commit to a HBCU Classic and make a recommendation to state and city leaders about the feasibility of hosting a 2021 Classic in Columbus as part of the post COVID-19 economic recovery plan to jumpstart retail, restaurant and hotel business. The committee is comprised of leaders representing the swath of African American organizations.
HBCU Alumni Chapters
Fraternities
Sororities
Service Organizations
Social Clubs
Faith-Based Organizations
Professional and Trade Groups
Education
Communications
Community Representative(s)
Make a commitment today by signing the electronic support letter and making a ticket pledge for your organization.
questions?
EMAIL US FOR COMMENTS OR CONCERNS AT INFO@CLASSICFORCOLUMBUS.COM OR CALL US AT 614-285-5999.
Never before has an event been produced for us, by us that will leave you feeling so proud and positively energized.