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Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Miami Beach

The First Annual MBC Gala

A black-tie evening bringing Miami's business community together in support of Miami Waterkeeper and the waters that define our city. Seats from $250.

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The Evening

An evening built for
recognition & connection

Founded in 2020, Miami Business Club has grown into a network of entrepreneurs, executives, investors, creatives, and community leaders across Greater Miami. The MBC Gala extends that platform into an annual civic moment: one night that brings the city's business community together for a shared cause.

The night opens with a welcome reception, moves into a seated dinner and hosted program with the live auction, and closes with an after-party built around Miami-based DJs and mixologists.

Date
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time
5:00pm – 11:00pm
Venue
Sunset Vista Room
Miami Beach Convention Center
Attire
Black tie
Parking
Self and valet on site
Benefiting
Miami Waterkeeper

Tables are seated by host. If you're buying a table, you'll submit your guest list after checkout.

Our Charity Partner

Supporting cleaner,
healthier waters.

Since 2010, Miami Waterkeeper has worked to protect South Florida's waters through science, education, and advocacy, from Biscayne Bay to the Everglades. Their mission is a resilient South Florida with swimmable, drinkable, fishable water for everyone who lives here.

The MBC Gala is proud to name Miami Waterkeeper our 2026 Anchor Charity Partner. Gifts made through the link below go directly to Miami Waterkeeper, a registered 501(c)(3).

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Aerial view of the shoreline and shallows off Key Biscayne A Miami Waterkeeper volunteer collecting debris along the shoreline A volunteer wading through mangroves during a cleanup, Miami skyline behind Two kayakers on Biscayne Bay seen through sea grape leaves

Water Quality

Weekly water testing at key locations across Miami-Dade and Broward, with results published publicly.

Habitat Restoration

Reef, mangrove, and shoreline restoration work across Biscayne Bay and the surrounding watershed.

Advocacy

Policy work and legal advocacy to defend South Florida's water resources and coastal resilience.

100% of live auction proceeds from the MBC Gala benefit Miami Waterkeeper's conservation programs.

Miami Waterkeeper (Biscayne Bay Waterkeeper) is a Florida 501(c)(3), tax ID 27-3627697. Florida Solicitation of Contributions Registration #CH46021. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) within the state or visiting www.800HELPFLA.com. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.

Sponsorship

Every part of this evening is local.
So is everything it supports.

Sponsoring or attending the Gala directly supports the local businesses that make up Miami Business Club. Sponsors receive year-round promotion across MBC's email, Instagram, LinkedIn, and website, extending the evening's spotlight well beyond one night. The reception and after-party feature Miami-based caterers, mixologists, and entertainers, putting local talent center stage alongside our sponsors.

Meet Our Sponsors & Partners

Sponsors
Underwriting the evening
Sponsor logo or image

Presenting Sponsor

Sponsor name

A short introduction to the sponsor: what the business does, how long they have been part of the Miami Business Club community, and what their support makes possible on the night. Two or three sentences reads best here.

Add a second paragraph if there is a specific activation, table, or moment of the evening that carries their name.

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Sponsor logo or image

Gala Sponsor

Sponsor name

A short introduction to the sponsor: what the business does, how long they have been part of the Miami Business Club community, and what their support makes possible on the night. Two or three sentences reads best here.

Add a second paragraph if there is a specific activation, table, or moment of the evening that carries their name.

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Partners
Building the evening with us
City of Miami Beach

Civic Partner

City of Miami Beach

The Gala takes place in Miami Beach, and the city's support of cultural and community programming is part of what makes an evening like this possible. Through its Department of Tourism and Culture, the City has backed local arts and community events for more than two decades, helping the organizations that give the city its character reach the people who live here.

Hosting the Gala in Miami Beach also places it beside the water the evening is meant to protect.

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White floral arrangement with the Palm and Co. Event Design mark

Design Partner

Every detail, designed by Palm & Co.

The Gala's look and feel, from florals and centerpieces to the step-and-repeat and stage backdrop, is designed by Palm & Co. Event Design, South Florida's studio for luxury interiors and floral design.

Palm & Co. serves as MBC's official design partner for the evening, bringing the same care they bring to weddings and corporate events across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County.

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Haute Living

Media Partner

Haute Living

Founded in Miami and published across New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, Haute Living is a luxury lifestyle title covering the entrepreneurs, business leaders, and cultural figures shaping each of its markets. Its Miami edition reaches precisely the audience the Gala is built for.

As a media partner, Haute Living extends the evening's reach well beyond the room, carrying the work of our sponsors and our charity partner to readers across South Florida.

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Miami Vibes Magazine

Media Partner

Miami Vibes Magazine

Founded in 2018, Miami Vibes Magazine is a print and digital title devoted to the city itself, covering the events, food, design, wellness, and creative work that run from Little Havana to Wynwood to Miami Beach. It is a magazine written for people who actually live here.

As a media partner, Miami Vibes brings the Gala to a readership that cares about local business and the neighborhoods this evening is meant to support.

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Community Sponsors
Local businesses supporting the night
Wynwood Chamber of Commerce
Biohack Miami
Sunshine Kapital Miami

Sponsorship opportunities remain.

Tiers begin at $10,000 and include a branded table, logo placement across Gala materials, and year-round promotion across MBC's channels.

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Our Donors

The live auction,
given by our community.

During the hosted program, guests bid on a curated collection of items and experiences. Every one of them was donated outright by a member or partner of Miami Business Club, and 100% of what they raise supports Miami Waterkeeper's work to protect South Florida's waters. We are grateful to each of the donors below.

Polen Cerci in her Miami studio surrounded by her paintings

Original Artwork

Polen Cerci

Miami-based contemporary artist and architect Polen Cerci creates expressive works that explore texture, material, and the relationship between art and space. Her practice transforms raw material, including burlap, jute, hemp, and canvas, through layers of color, texture, and gesture, guided by her philosophy of “unlearning” and allowing material and intuition to lead the creative process.

We are honored to have Polen Cerci generously donate an original painting to our gala auction, offering one guest the opportunity to take home a distinctive piece of contemporary Miami art.

Discover Polen Cerci's work
Miami Life Imaging

Silent Auction · Valued at $10,000

Miami Life Imaging

Miami Life Imaging, represented by valued Miami Business Club member Alyssa Waldman, is a preventive imaging center dedicated to early detection and proactive wellness.

We are grateful to Miami Life Imaging for generously donating a Comprehensive Total Body Solution CT Scan, including a Brain Scan, valued at $10,000, to our Silent Auction. This exclusive experience offers one guest the opportunity to take a proactive approach to their health and well-being.

As an additional benefit for Gala attendees, Miami Life Imaging is offering a complimentary Heart Calcium Score certificate, as well as an exclusive Gala rate of $2,500 for a Full-Body CT Scan, valued at $3,695, a non-invasive screening that helps assess cardiovascular risk.

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Apco Luxury Rugs

Auction Contributor

Apco Luxury Rugs

Apco Luxury Rugs is a third-generation family house of hand-knotted carpets, weaving in Bhadohi, India, and handling every stage of production in house. Their work pairs traditional wool knotting with contemporary design, producing modern pieces that sit as comfortably in a new Miami residence as they do alongside antique interiors.

We are grateful to Apco Luxury Rugs for contributing a hand-knotted piece to the evening's auction, offering one guest a finished work of craftsmanship for their home.

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There is still time to contribute.

If you would like to offer an item, a service, or an experience for the auction, we will photograph it, prepare the write-up, and recognize you here and during the program.

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An Evening of Giving

The raffle.

Alongside the live auction, guests may enter to win a collection of stays, tables, and services offered by restaurants, hotels, and businesses across Miami. Tickets are available throughout the evening, and every entry supports Miami Waterkeeper.

The dining room at Lira House Wynwood
Lira House
$300 Gift Certificate
Lebanese cooking and warm hospitality in Wynwood.
The Delano Miami Beach Art Deco tower and pool deck
Delano
One Night Hotel Stay
An Art Deco landmark, newly reopened on South Beach.
The dining room at Pamplemousse
Pamplemousse
$300 Gift Certificate
Mediterranean seafood and prime cuts with bay views.
The dining room at Los Fuegos, Faena Miami Beach
Los Fuegos
$400 Gift Certificate
Francis Mallmann's open-fire cooking at Faena.
Three men in tailored Tom James suits
Tom James
$300 Tailored Clothing Certificate
Custom tailoring, fitted at home or at the office.
Plated dishes at Oliver's Bistro
Oliver's Bistro
$300 Gift Certificate
A South Beach neighborhood favorite since 2015.
The salon interior at Hair by Camila, Coral Gables
Hair By Camila
$350 Salon Gift Certificate
Personalized styling for men and women in Coral Gables.
The Savoy Hotel facade on Ocean Drive
Savoy Hotel
One Night Stay & $100 F&B
Oceanfront boutique hotel in the Art Deco district.

Full descriptions of every raffle item, including what each includes and who is behind it, are on the raffle page.

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Tickets

Reserve Your Seat

Individual seats and tables are available now. Every seat includes the welcome reception, seated dinner, live program, and after-party.

Individual
$250
per guest
  • Welcome reception & seated dinner
  • Live program and auction access
  • After-party entry
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Table of Ten
$2,500
seats ten guests
  • Reserved table, seated together
  • Priority placement near main stage
  • Host name on the table card
  • Everything included in an individual seat
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Sponsor Table
From $10k
Tier I – III
  • Branded table for ten guests
  • Logo placement across Gala materials
  • Year-round promotion on MBC channels
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Checkout opens on Luma. Your confirmation and guest-list link arrive by email.

Tickets are non-refundable but fully transferable until October 3.

Gala Ambassadors

Carrying the evening
across the city.

Alvaro Nunez
Alvaro Nunez
Influencer
Mary Timms
Mary Timms
Influencer
Anna Gandrabura
Anna Gandrabura
Influencer

Gala Committee

The committee behind the evening

Stefan Lingmerth
Stefan Lingmerth
Founder & President, MBC
Founder / CIO, Sunshine Kapital
Nataliia Onyskiv
Nataliia Onyskiv
Accounting Manager, Nopetro Energy
Polen Cerci
Polen Cerci
Artist and Architect
Mario Tricarico Rosano
Mario Tricarico Rosano
Founder / CEO, Dram Invest
Portfolio Management, Safe Harbor Capital
Mervat Berry
Mervat Berry
VP & Director of Commercial Leasing, Matthews
Leslie Sanchez
Leslie Sanchez
Global Real Estate Advisor, Vertical Developments
Dietmar Lang
Dietmar Lang
Director of Marketing, VS America
Monica Nguyen
Monica Nguyen
Digital Design Director, Boll & Branch
Founder, MN Creative

FAQ

Questions
& Details

Everything on tickets, dress code, tables, and how sponsorship differs from a donation.

Every seat includes the 5:00pm welcome reception, a seated three-course dinner with wine service, the hosted program and live auction, and entry to the after-party until 11:00pm. Parking is available on site, self and valet.

Black tie. Tuxedos and floor-length or cocktail formal attire. If you're between options, we suggest the more formal one.

Sponsorship is a marketing commitment to Miami Business Club: a branded table, logo placement across Gala materials, and year-round promotion across MBC's channels. A donation is a gift to Miami Waterkeeper and goes directly to them. A donor, in the Gala's language, is someone contributing an item or experience to the live auction.

Ticket and sponsorship purchases go to Miami Business Club and are not charitable contributions, because you receive goods and services in return. Gifts made through the Donate button go directly to Miami Waterkeeper, a registered 501(c)(3), and Miami Waterkeeper issues the receipt. Speak to your own tax advisor about your situation.

After checkout you'll receive an email with a guest-list link. Add names, emails, and any dietary restrictions there. Guest lists close October 3 so we can finalize seating and place cards.

Tickets are non-refundable but fully transferable until October 3. Email us the new guest's name and email and we'll reissue it.