Black in Business 805 presents the second annual She Leads Ventura County, the Black Women's Awards Dinner. The 2026 dinner, Legacy in Motion, honors six leaders shaping Ventura County: LaRita J. Montgomery (Legacy Award), Dr. Kimberly McCowan (Trailblazer Award), Danielle Keys (Leadership Excellence Award), Sade Champagne (Impact and Service Award), Taylesse Deans-Davis (Rising Leader Award), and Global Empathy Training Academy, founded by Dr. Linda McKenzie (Organization of the Year). Red carpet, photo booth and the Legacy Marketplace of Black-owned and women-led businesses at 5 PM; plated dinner, awards, guest speaker, and live music and entertainment from 6 PM. Ages 18 and up, free parking. Tickets on Eventbrite. Sponsor and vendor applications open through Friday, October 30. Details at sheleadsventura.com.