Central Coast Minority Enterprise Resource Affiliates (CCMERA) will host a Business & Leadership Awards Gala on Friday, December 1, 2017, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, 2000 Solar Drive, Oxnard. The event will recognize diverse leaders from small business, entrepreneurs, emerging business, Tier 1 corporations, government, and nonprofit service entities. The evening will include dinner, top level entertainment, and keynote speaker addressing the topic “Small Business, a Journey of Self-Determination”. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased online at www.ccmera.org. For sponsorship opportunities, email CCMERA at [email protected] or visit www.ccmera.org.