The American Arab Chamber of Commerce’s 32nd annual Building Economic Bridges Gala is Friday, Oct. 25, at the Soho Banquet & Event Center, 34615 Warren Rd., Westland.

The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and features a keynote address from Jose Fernandez, the U.S. Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment. The evening also includes a gourmet dinner featuring a fusion of traditional and contemporary cuisine, cultural performances celebrating the rich heritage of the Arab world, speeches from industry leaders and an awards ceremony recognizing trailblazers in the Arab American community.

Tickets to the Building Economic Bridges Gala are $250 and available on the Chamber’s website, www.americanarab.com. Sponsorship information is available online or by contacting Nadia Marinova at nadia@americanarab.com or 313-971-2947.