*State of Development Luncheon 2026

General Admission Tickets - find a table buddy to save you a seat:

Members: $40  |   Non-members: $45  

This is a plated/served meal (not boxed lunch, not buffet). 

All guest tickets include a Black Woods Gifts Pack for future visits which includes $10 to Black Woods, $10 to Tavern on the Hill and a coupon for a free Tavern Moonshine with food purchase.  Please take a moment to thank the Black Woods Team for helping us create a great event!

Sponsorships - Reserved Seating

Support the event + get recognition in the program and online. All sponsorships includes event tickets, we can help register your team, or you can gift some or all of them. Any gifted tickets will first be made available to the school districts, and then to our small business entrepreneurs (less than 5 employees).

• $1000 Event Sponsor - 6 tickets (reserved table, recognition & opportunity to say a few words as our event sponsor)
• $500 Builder Sponsor - 6 tickets (reserved table, recognition)
• $250 Foundation Sponsor - 3 tickets (1/2 table reserved, recognition)
• $125 Ground Work Sponsor - 2 tickets (open seating, recognition)

About the event:

• Your registration confirmation is your ticket; all registered guests will be on a guest list at check-in.
• No tickets at the door.
• All guests who register in advance and provide their email will receive a reminder 48 hours prior.  
• Tickets are non-refundable, but they are transferable to someone who can take your place.
• This event is being photographed and/or video recorded for archival and promotional purposes. You consent to be photographed and/or video recorded by attending or participating in this event.

Registration ends one week before the luncheon at noon.  Registration includes a custom name tag with a business logo for members. If space is available, registrations received afterward will receive a cute but very understated, "Hello, my name is" nametag.  Your advance registration helps our small staff and caterer plan efficiently for this event, and we really appreciate your help with that.