Breakfast of Champions, Hosted by the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin, to Return to Fiserv Forum on Wednesday, Sept. 24

MILWAUKEE (Sept. 19, 2025) – The prestigious Breakfast of Champions, the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin’s (AACCWI) annual fundraising event, will return to Fiserv Forum on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 7:45 a.m.

Breakfast of Champions is a celebration of the people and partnerships shaping the future of Black-owned businesses in Wisconsin. This year’s honorees include:

• Business Champion: Seyoum Mengesha, a dedicated leader who has opened doors for countless entrepreneurs and strengthened the foundation for equitable economic development across Wisconsin.
• Young Pioneer: Jeff Cannady, a visionary entrepreneur creating space and opportunity through media.
• Rising Star: Melissa Blue Muhammad, celebrated for her bold innovation and influence as a creative leader in wellbeing and culture.

This year’s event co-chairs are Dr. Debbie Allen and Judge Derek Mosley, two longtime champions of community progress whose voices and values align deeply with the Chamber’s mission.

“The Breakfast of Champions is about more than recognition,” said Nikki Purvis, President and CEO of AACCWI. “It’s about making space to honor those who have quietly and consistently moved our community forward. The landscape of philanthropy and giving is changing before our eyes, which is why support for events like this is critical to sustaining our mission and keeping our business ecosystem thriving.”

For tickets and sponsorship information, visit www.aaccwi.org or contact info@aaccwi.org.

About the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin
The African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin is dedicated to championing the growth and sustainability of African American-owned businesses through education, advocacy, and strategic partnerships that create lasting economic impact.

About Fiserv Forum
Fiserv Forum is a preeminent sports and entertainment arena in downtown Milwaukee that opened on Aug. 26, 2018. Designed by Populous, Eppstein Uhen Architects and HNTB, the venue offers incomparable sightlines, customer service, technology and amenities. Fiserv Forum includes 17,341 seats for basketball, 15,178 for hockey and up to 18,000 for concerts, with 34 luxury suites and three clubs. The world-class arena is home to the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks and Marquette University’s men’s basketball team and was selected to host the 2020 Democratic National Convention and the 2024 Republican National Convention. Fiserv Forum hosts a diverse variety of year-round events, including major concerts, family shows and other sports and entertainment events. Fiserv Forum is the anchor of the surrounding 30-acre Deer District neighborhood, which is Milwaukee’s premier location for people to live, work and play. In 2025, Fiserv Forum was awarded LEED Platinum Certification for sustainability performance. Founding Partners for Fiserv Forum include Fiserv, BMO, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Johnson Controls, Motorola, Potawatomi Hotel and Casino and Beechwood Sales and Service / Anheuser-Busch. For more information, please visit www.fiservforum.com.

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