Summer of Soul 2026,

About the event

The Summer of Soul Concert is EECI’s premier annual fundraising and community celebration, bringing together nationally recognized artists, regional talent, and a diverse, multigenerational audience for an evening of timeless soul, R&B, and live performance. The 2026 concert will feature Sheila E. and Jeffrey Osborne, two iconic artists whose careers have shaped American music and continue to resonate across generations.

Proceeds from the Summer of Soul Concert directly support EECI’s mission to expand entrepreneurship education, workforce development, and economic mobility opportunities for underserved youth, young adults, and aspiring entrepreneurs throughout Los Angeles County. Through programs focused on business education, career pathways, and community-based economic empowerment, EECI works to transform talent and ambition into sustainable opportunity.

Why should you sponsor?

• Direct community impact: Sponsorship supports Entrepreneur Educational Center Inc.’s (EECI) entrepreneurship education and workforce development programs serving underserved youth and adults across Los Angeles County and California’s 35th Senate District, translating brand support into measurable economic opportunity.

• High-value audience exposure: The event attracts a diverse, multigenerational audience aligned with culture, arts, and community engagement, offering sponsors meaningful visibility before, during, and after the concert.

• Strong brand alignment: Summer of Soul celebrates legacy, excellence, and cultural heritage through iconic artists, aligning sponsor brands with positive, values-driven storytelling and community enrichment.

• Credible nonprofit partnership: Sponsors associate with a respected 501(c)(3) organization with a proven track record of delivering education, workforce pathways, and community-based economic impact.

• Customizable engagement: Sponsorships can be tailored—financial or in-kind—to meet marketing, CSR, and community relations goals, including on-site recognition, digital promotion, and audience engagement opportunities.

Cheo Leslie

• My name is Cheo Leslie, and I serve as Vice President of Marketing for Entrepreneur Educational Center Inc. (EECI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to entrepreneurship education, workforce development, and economic mobility for underserved communities across Los Angeles County and California’s 35th Senate District. In this role, I am responsible for sponsorship development, strategic partnerships, brand stewardship, and the successful execution of EECI’s signature events, including the Summer of Soul Concert.

• You can trust this partnership because EECI operates with transparency, accountability, and a clear mission-driven focus. Every sponsorship is managed professionally, aligned with agreed-upon outcomes, and directly supports programs with measurable community impact. I bring executive-level experience in marketing, public-sector engagement, and nonprofit partnerships, and I am personally accountable for delivering sponsor recognition, community value, and a well-run, credible event that reflects positively on all partners involved.

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