On Friday, October 10, 2025, the Charlottesville business community gathered at the Doubletree Hotel for an unforgettable evening celebrating leadership, legacy, and the bright future of minority entrepreneurship. The Minority Business Alliance’s 2025 gala, themed The Year of the Sunset, honored three remarkable leaders whose dedication has transformed the local business landscape.
Celebrating a Powerful Transition
This year’s theme carried deep significance—marking the sunset on years of extraordinary leadership from Quinton Harrell, Kaye Monroe, and Alexander Urpí, while welcoming a new dawn of emerging minority business leaders in the Charlottesville region.
Against the elegant backdrop of all-black formal attire, guests witnessed a celebration that was equal parts gratitude, inspiration, and hope for the future.
Meet the 2025 Honorees
Quinton Harrell, Founder, Heritage United Builders
Quinton Harrell’s impact on Charlottesville extends far beyond the buildings he’s constructed. As founder of Heritage United Builders and co-founder of New Hill Development Corporation, Quinton has dedicated his career to Black wealth-building and economic empowerment…