SAGINAW, Mich. — After a five-year break, the HORIZONS Conference Center is reviving one of its most popular year-end traditions: the Ultimate Small Business Holiday Party, set for Thursday, Dec. 11, from 6 to 11 p.m.
The event is designed for small businesses, office teams, families and friend groups looking for a festive night out without having to plan a party of their own.
Groups that purchase tickets by Dec. 1 will be entered into a drawing for one of two exclusive prizes, available to groups of 30 or fewer:
- Assorted Half Sheet Grazing Table from Patisserie, including cookies, cupcakes, assorted mini desserts and half bars.
- Party To Go Package from Michigan Cream & Sugar Ice Cream Company, featuring 3-ounce pre-scooped servings of handcrafted ice cream with napkins and spoons.
Winners may choose their prize and schedule delivery in 2025 or receive a voucher valid through May 1, 2026.
Dinner, desserts and entertainment
Tickets are $45 per person and include a full dinner, desserts, two drink tickets and a full night of entertainment. The dinner menu features:
- Imported and domestic cheeses
- Tossed salad
- Creamy red bliss and herb potato salad (gluten-free, vegetarian)
- Roasted Brussels sprouts salad with maple balsamic glaze (gluten-free, vegetarian)
- Carved herb-crusted slow-roasted prime rib
- Ricotta and Parmesan stuffed shells (vegetarian)
- Classic chicken piccata with lemon caper cream
- Mashed potato bar with numerous toppings
- White and wild rice blend with toasted almonds and kale (vegetarian)
- Steamed seasonal vegetables (gluten-free, vegetarian)
Guests will also enjoy Crème Brûlée Ice Cream from Michigan Cream & Sugar Ice Cream Company and a grazing table of miniature desserts from Patisserie.
The evening includes a name-brand cash bar with beer, wine and liquor options, plus entertainment by Rusch Entertainment, a large dance floor and a digital photo booth.
Tickets and reservations
Those interested in securing a table can contact the HORIZONS Conference Center sales office at (989) 799-4122. Additional information is available online through the event page.
The Ultimate Small Business Holiday Party offers a turnkey celebration option for workplaces and groups looking to mark the holiday season together — without coordinating their own event — as the tradition returns to HORIZONS for the first time since 2019.
