Wednesday, October 18th, 4pm to 7pm CST

Avalon Manor Banquet Center | Merrillville

4pm Boutique Opens | 5:30 Dinner & Program | Boutique Reopens After Program

Goodwill’s Little Black Dress Signature Event

Little Black Dress features dinner and a fashion show along with an upscale, brand-name pop-up boutique. All proceeds from the event will benefit Goodwill’s programs to strengthen our communities with education, training, and job placement. There’s no other event like this in Merrillville!

Why Sponsor?

Little Black Dress is an opportunity to gain positive recognition for your company and make a true difference throughout the region.

There are partnership and sponsorship opportunities available to join us and make a difference in the lives of individuals striving to reach their potential!

If you and your company want to make an impact in Northern Indiana, sponsoring and attending Little Black Dress is one of the best ways to do it. (And one of the most fun!)

For much more information on the available sponsorship levels, click here to learn more.

What can Attendees Expect?

The Little Black Dress event will feature a pop-up boutique, dinner, a fashion show, and a brief presentation describing Goodwill’s community programs. At the Boutique, top-of-the-line designer and premier brand items are hand-selected for this special fashion show and sale. Name-brand purses, shoes, apparel, and authenticated fine jewelry will be available at absolutely unbeatable prices.

Also – as a special note – this will be the first year that Little Black Dress will offer authenticated fine jewelry and bags at the boutique!

All proceeds from the event will benefit Goodwill, a non-profit organization that helps people in your community build the skills and confidence they need to find and keep good jobs.

Partnerships & Sponsorship

Premier Partnership

  • • Logo on Event Website and Social Media

    • Logo featured on Pre-Event Screen Presentation

    • 10 Tickets

    • Logo on All Signage

    • Stage Recognition

Corporate Partnership

  • • Logo on Event Website and Social Media

    • Logo featured on Pre-Event screen presentation

    • 10 tickets

    • Logo on All Signage

Platinum Sponsorship

  • • Logo featured on Pre-Event Screen Presentation

    • 5 Tickets

    • Logo on All Signage

Media Partners

FAQs

Avalon Manor Banquet Center
4pm Boutique Opens
5:30 Dinner & Program and Boutique Reopens After Program

What is Little Black Dress?

Little Black Dress is Goodwill of Michiana’s signature fundraising event of the year. Proceeds are raised to support Goodwill’s mission to strengthen our communities with education, training, and job placement.

What Happens at Little Black Dress?

The event features a boutique, food, drinks, a fashion show, and a brief program describing the impact of Goodwill’s programs that are supported by Little Black Dress. The boutique offers outstanding selections of premier items to purchase, like designer shoes, bags, apparel, and even jewelry. This will be the first year to feature authenticated jewelry at the Avalon Manor.

Can My Family Attend?

Absolutely all are welcome! It’ll be lots of fun for your family, friends, or guests.

What About My Clients?

Definitely invite your clients. This will be a great way to get to know them and build relationships during a fun and exciting event.

Where is the Avalon Manor Banquet Center Located?

The Avalon Manor Banquet Center is located at 3550 E Lincoln Hwy, Merrillville, IN 46410

What About Parking and What Entrance Do I Use?

Guests will need to come to the front main entrance. There is plenty of parking available at no cost.

Do I Have to Wear a Little Black Dress?

No, Business/Formal attire will be great!