Elevating Entrepreneurial Excellence
Celebrating vision. Inspiring success.
Join us for the inaugural FSU Entrepreneurial Impact Awards Gala, a premier evening dedicated to recognizing the entrepreneurs, innovators, business leaders, and changemakers who are driving economic growth and strengthening our community.
As the Fayetteville-Cumberland Regional Entrepreneur & Business HUB celebrates its fourth anniversary, we are proud to launch this signature event, held in partnership with the Fayetteville State University Broadwell College of Business and Economics (BCBE), honoring excellence in entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation, and community impact throughout the region.
Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, community leader, educator, student, or supporter of small businesses, this unforgettable evening will showcase the remarkable achievements of those who inspire the next generation of innovators.
Event Details
Date
September 10, 2026
Time
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Cocktail Hour
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location
Rudolph Jones Student Center
692 W.T. Brown Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Special Guest Speaker
Arun Gupta
NobleReach Foundation
Arun Gupta is a venture capitalist, co-author of the national best-sellers The Mission Generation and Venture Meets Mission, and the CEO of NobleReach Foundation.
Our Mission
The FSU Entrepreneurial Impact Awards Gala honors outstanding entrepreneurs and business leaders who demonstrate excellence, foster growth, and inspire the next generation of innovators within the FSU and broader business community.
Event Schedule
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Cocktail Hour & Networking
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Awards Program, Guest Speaker, and Recognition Ceremony
Tickets & Sponsorship
Individual Ticket
$100
- Admission for one guest
- Cocktail hour access
- Awards ceremony admission
Table
$700
- Reserved table for eight guests
- Cocktail hour access
- Awards ceremony admission for eight guests
Premier Sponsor
$1,000
- Reserved table for eight guests
- Company logo featured in the event program
- Company logo displayed during the event
Signature Sponsor
$1,250
- Reserved table for eight guests
- Company logo featured in the event program
- Company logo displayed during the event
- Exclusive cocktail reception with Arun Gupta
- Swag bag
Important Ticket Information
Tickets are on sale now through August 20 and can be purchased online from Etix or at the Seabrook Auditorium Box Office. Space is limited, and early registration is encouraged.
- All attendees over the age of 5 require a ticket.
- Finalists receive one complimentary ticket.
- Seating is limited and tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
All ticket purchases are subject to applicable processing fees in addition to the listed ticket prices. For assistance with ticket sales, please contact (910) 672-1036 or (910) 672-1720.
Why Attend?
Celebrate Excellence
Celebrate the region's top entrepreneurs and business leaders.
Build Connections
Network with business owners, community leaders, and industry professionals.
Support Entrepreneurship
Support entrepreneurship and economic development.
Recognize Impact
Recognize excellence across multiple industries and sectors.
Be Part of a New Tradition
Be part of a new tradition honoring entrepreneurial achievement.