The Marketplace
Meets The Church
SUMMIT
VENUE
Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest
1275 S. Huron St. |Ypsilanti, MI 48197
The Marketplace Meet the Church Summit is a dynamic, city-transforming gathering designed to bridge faith, business, and community empowerment. This innovative summit brings together entrepreneurs, authors, church leaders, inventors, youth visionaries, community organizations, and government leaders for a powerful weekend of training, collaboration, and celebration.
A MOVEMENT. A MARKETPLACE. A MINISTRY
Entrepreneurship & Leadership Training
Attendees will receive practical, results-driven mentorship in:
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Business startup and scaling strategies
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Church leadership and organizational development
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Youth entrepreneurship pathways
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Access to funding, lending institutions, and marketplace partnerships
Sessions are led by top industry experts, ministry leaders, and economic influencers to strengthen both the local church and the community marketplace.
Youth Entrepreneurship Experience
Young leaders will engage in hands-on entrepreneurial training, pitch opportunities, and workshops designed to ignite creativity, confidence, and business readiness.
Author's Pavilion
Authors, writers, and creatives will showcase their work through a vibrant Book Expo presented in partnership with Jabez Books Writers’ Agency. Additional marketplace vendors—including inventors, beauticians, barbers, and small business owners—will highlight their products, services, and innovations.
Highlights From Previous Book & Business Expos
Community Awards Celebration
The Summit will culminate with a Community Awards Show honoring outstanding leaders, visionaries, innovators, and organizations making a measurable impact across business, ministry, government, and social sectors.
2017 Mistress of Ceremony
Ocielia Gibson Sprowl
Former Miss Black USA
Transformational Social Impact: 30 Women Empowered
A special initiative of this year’s Summit is our Social Impact Homeownership & Wellness Program, where:
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30 women—15 from local homeless shelters and 15 U.S. military veterans—will be awarded a first-time homeownership opportunity
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Participants will also receive health, wellness, and financial education resources to support long-term stability and success
This initiative demonstrates the Summit’s commitment not only to economic empowerment but also to restoring dignity, opportunity, and hope to underserved women in our community.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
The Summit proudly partners with mission-driven organizations such as:
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JPAP
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Jabez Book Writers’ Agency
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Healthy Defense Now
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Glass Chiropractor
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Black Pride Beauty
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Cedi Fashion
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Every Black
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Local inventors and creative entrepreneurs
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Beauticians, barbers & marketplace professionals
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Lending institutions and financial advisors
These collaborations position the Summit as a catalyst for economic development and generational wealth creation.
Past Sponsors &
STRATEGIC PARTNERS
Register for free to attend the Summit until February 28, 2026.
If you are a business or entrepreneur, we would love to partner with you for our Summit. Interested parties, click here to check out our sponsorship packages. We are offering some incredible opportunities to increase your visibility and expand your brand.